Well, the experience of having stayed here (5 nights) certainly was ‘excellent’. True, it’s not next to the beach, but there are bicycles for hire, and if they have driver... read more available, there’s a lift to a lovely sandy beach in less than 10 minutes and either of the two nearby hotels, where you’re welcome to use their facilities, and be collected afterwards. It’s about double the time to get into town and the hotel will ably assist with anything else a concierge reasonably might be asked to provide.
The offering is high quality: lovely well-appointed bamboo pavilions (modelled in the traditional style) each with an open-air bathroom, a comfortable large double bed, mosquito netting (unexpectedly needed during our stay towards the end of the dry season), air con and an outside seating area facing the hotel. The food is very good albeit from a limited menu and (with reference to some earlier reviews), the bar serves cocktails in addition to beer and non-alcoholic drinks. The spa is outstanding - my treatment, provided entirely by one of the students, was the equal of one I had seven days later at a very highly-regarded spa on Bali for a fraction of the price.
But the main reasons for staying are the sustainability credentials of the hotel, it’s wonderfully happy students, amazing staff and what it so successfully sets out to achieve by tacking disadvantage head-on. Against a background of student demonstrations (and deaths) in Jakarta (seemingly so far, far away in distance and time) and the uncontrolled fires and smog elsewhere across Indonesia, this project provided an incredibly more positive reality and the basis for a more hopeful future and as such commanded our deepest respect and an admiration for everyone involved.
Win, win; it’s rare to have had such an excellent stay and know that you’re also supporting something so outstandingly worthwhile.

  I stayed at the Maringi Eco Resort in January 2020 along with my wife and our 3 year old son.

It was a wonderful experience in every... read more respect. High quality service, meals, rooms and excellent staff and students.

I strongly recommend it to all visitors to Sumba. Edward Rees More

  It was a great experience staying in the resort.
We were serviced by the students of Sumba School and everyone was friendly and helpful.
They were nervous but... read more it was fine and it's just great to be able to take part in supporting them in learning the hospitality service.

The room was great. It has outdoor shower. And the room was clean.

It's just lovely to stay at Maringi Eco Resort.
Will definitely come back when i am back to Sumba.

  Staying at Maringi Eco Resort was without any doubt the best part of our summer holidays in Indonesia. The amazing project aiming at a sustainable and eco development of tourism... read more on the island, the kindness of the staff and the outstanding resort made our stay just perfect. However what we most enjoyed and valued was the wonderful group of students that were not only adorable to us, but a real example of hard work, professionalism, companionship and humanity that we will not forget. You stole our hearts! We hope to see you again very soon.

  We stayed for three nights and it was a unique experience. Following is extraordinary:
- Highly motivated students
- Unique architecture of campus - we recommend the pavilions
- Large... read more vegetable garden and elaborated sustainability concept
- Delicious cuisine

  Smiles all along, from our arrival to the delicious dinner to the visit of the brand new Maringi Eco Resort! We immediately felt at home and fully enjoyed the wonderful... read more premises, pampered as we were by the young staff who are learning how to take care of guests in the best global hotels that they will join upon graduation - always with smile! “Attitude is everything”, as Maringi’s Founder likes to stress!

  We stayed for three nights and it was a unique experience. Following is extraordinary:
- Highly motivated students
- Unique architecture of campus - we recommend the pavilions
- Large... read more vegetable garden and elaborated sustainability concept
- Delicious cuisine More

  Six of us stayed at the bamboo pavilions and it was amazing stay! During the check-in, we were explained by the trainee about Sumba Hospitality Foundation! I was amazed how... read more they have brought positive impacts for local Sumbanese community and changed their future! For those who are involved and in-charge, thank you for your investment on Sumba .. I can tell all the students are happy and blessed to join the program!

My pavillion was super clean and comfy. They provided mosquito repeller so we feel safe when going to outdoor bathroom at night. The location is in the middle of nowhere, so we chose to have on-site dinner. They provided option if we want to go 3-course menu or ala carte and they were good and beautifully presented. I would prefer Indonesian menu, but they had fusion entrees on that day. My favorite meal was breakfast (the rate is breakfast inclusive btw). They provided either Indonesian or Western Breakfast.. Either choice was excellent!

Unfortunately we had to leave early in the morning .. I wished our stay is longer so we can look around the facility but it was overall great stay and highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit West Sumba!

  Staying a few days at SHF is an unforgettable experience. The food is delicious, the rooms are nice and clean, and the staff is very helpful. We enjoyed a... read more traditional Balinese massage in the SPA and some very nice time in the bar. The students are wonderful. Their enthousiasm creates a positive spirit which any visitor there can feel and share.

  Simply a must-visit if you come to Western Sumba. A truly inspirational project with truly inspirational people. And of course, an excellent place to stay. Food is out of this... read more world. How they are able to conjure up such delicious and sophisticated cuisine in such a location - it borders on a miracle!
You will experience so much positive energy here - you will want to come back again and again.

  I had the opportunity to stay at the Maringi Eco Resort when the hotel had just opened its doors and was the beginning of Sumba Hospitality Foundation.
My previous... read more experience was amazing and I couldn't wait to go back.
I just spent six days in the new area of the hotel and came back home with my heart filled with joy and pride.
The rooms are beautiful and super confortable, the new pool is fantastic, the SPA service is high class, the food exquisite, the whole place has turned into a green paradise and the best part was witnessing the third generation of student's graduation and confirming how this project is changing the life of the people of the Island.
If you are planning on going to Indonesia and can make a detour to Sumba, don't hesitate and visit the Maringi Eco Resort, you will be pleased with the wonderful accommodations and service and definitely inspired by the fantastic project of Sumba Hospitality Foundation.

  Six of us stayed at the bamboo pavilions and it was amazing stay! During the check-in, we were explained by the trainee about Sumba Hospitality Foundation! I was amazed how... read more they have brought positive impacts for local Sumbanese community and changed their future! For those who are involved and in-charge, thank you for your investment on Sumba .. I can tell all the students are happy and blessed to join the program!

My pavillion was super clean and comfy. They provided mosquito repeller so we feel safe when going to outdoor bathroom at night. The location is in the middle of nowhere, so we chose to have on-site dinner. They provided option if we want to go 3-course menu or ala carte and they were good and beautifully presented. I would prefer Indonesian menu, but they had fusion entrees on that day. My favorite meal was breakfast (the rate is breakfast inclusive btw). They provided either Indonesian or Western Breakfast.. Either choice was excellent!

Unfortunately we had to leave early in the morning .. I wished our stay is longer so we can look around the facility but it was overall great stay and highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit West Sumba!