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Cap Karoso

Indonesia/Sumba Island
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
KORE - Cap Karoso
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About The Hotel

Sitting on the shores of a coral reef and surrounded by turquoise lagoons and traditional villages, Cap Karoso is a luxe launchpad for exploring the Indonesian island of Sumba. Located in the unexplored Ate Dalo region in West Sumba, the hotel is surrounded by miles and miles of a wild beach and a few sparse traditional villages.

Cap Karoso’s modernist villas boast private swimming pools, a dash of Brutalism, and a serene sense of seclusion, making them perfect for a family or a romantic escape. Step outside to enjoy the awe-inspiring waters that surround the resort, with swimming, surfing, fishing, and snorkeling at one’s doorstep. A spa set in a traditional Sumbanese house and a yoga pavilion align body and mind.
INTERNET
  • Public areas: free
    In room: free
CHILDREN POLICY
  • Children are welcome
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
  • Check-in: 1 pm
    Check-out: 11 am
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS
  • Subject to supplement
ROOMS
  • 67 rooms and villas
PARKING
  • Complimentary private parking is available on site
PETS
  • Pets are not allowed
SPA AND LEISURE
  • surf
  • snorkeling
  • horseback riding
ENTERTAINMENT&FAMILY SERVICES
  • outdoor play area
  • babysitting
  • family rooms
FOOD&DRINK
  • restaurant
  • bar
GENERAL
  • room service
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • air conditioning

Sustainable Initiatives

Community Empowerment

The heart of Cap Karoso is its biological farm. Covering three hectares of rehabilitated land, the farm produces nearly all the fruits and vegetables used in restaurant and bar. Cabbages, tomatoes, and mangos are just a small taste of what’s ripening within steps of your room. The farm is also a hub for sharing methods of sustainable cultivation. Giving back to the local community, hotel's farm hosts a training program in landscaping and farming–skills that often lack in Sumba and most parts of Indonesia. Any interested locals can learn about plant propagation, nursery skills, plant care, garden maintenance, organic farming and permaculture, plus basic health and safety in and around the garden. Guests can take part, too, with agricultural experiences around composting and natural fertilizer production. The aim of this school is to teach local farmers techniques they can then bring to their own land, as well as offer younger generations valuable skills in hospitality landscaping. Additionally, the farm is home to hotel's artist residencies, craft ateliers, and kids’ club.

Environmental Responsibility

Every detail of Cap Karoso has been meticulously considered to preserve this fragile environment and rehabilitate damaged areas. Initiatives already in practice include removal of non-indigenous weed species, careful and water-conscious selection of landscape plants, and use of an eco-friendly water treatment system. Additionally, the hotel draws half of its energy from an onsite solar panel park, avoid any plastic packaging and reduce food waste with the help of farm animals.

Culture and Conservation

Hotel's multi-disciplinary artist residency program introduces the possibility for creative collaboration between international artists and Sumba artisans. Cap Karoso was conceived as a place for creators and explorers to meet and connect. Chefs, artists, musicians, agricultural experts and more are joining the hotel for short residencies, sharing their talent with guests and constantly reinventing the Cap Karoso experience.

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Sustainable Initiatives

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Travel Sustainable Measures

  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
  • Option to reuse towels
  • Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
  • Water cooler/dispenser
  • Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
  • Single-use plastic stirrers not used
  • Single-use plastic straws not used
  • Single-use plastic water bottles not used
  • Single-use plastic cups not used
  • Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
  • The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
  • Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
  • Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
  • Most food provided is organic
  • Bicycle rental
  • Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
  • Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
  • All windows are double-glazed
  • Key card or motion-controlled electricity
  • Vegetarian and vegan menu options available
  • 100% renewable electricity used throughout
  • Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
  • Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
  • Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
  • Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects