1. Cap Karoso
Location: Sumba, Indonesia
Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, but Sumba has captured the hearts of first-time hoteliers Fabrice and Evguenia Ivara, who are opening Cap Karoso there later this year. The French couple embarked on the project in 2018, moving to Singapore to oversee the build of the 47-room hotel and 20 villas in southwest Sumba.
“When we arrived, the wild feeling of the place was such a refreshing contrast to the world of globalisation— with buffaloes on the roads, indigenous tribal traditions and pristine beaches,” says Evguenia—and this is exactly the experience she wants to share with guests. But that does not mean sacrificing modern technology or creature comforts. The Ivaras are crafting a space that’s sophisticated rather than spartan: rooms are decorated in a minimalist style, the hotel’s greenhouse will grow produce to be eaten on site, and the couple have also built a solar park that provides 50 per cent of the property’s energy needs.
Discover more at capkaroso.com
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2. Kisawa Sanctuary
