Inside the $18,000 a night Indonesian resort where Jennifer Lawrence spent her honeymoon

Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney made worldwide headlines when they wed in a lavish ceremony in October, so it only makes sense that in order to get away from it all they went as far from Los Angeles as possible. Enter, Nihi Sumba, the luxury Indonesian resort promising total privacy. 

Located on a remote Indonesian island a short flight from Jakarta, the resort is a favourite of the rich and famous thanks to its secluded grounds — all 530 private acres of it — and intimate 33 villas. Complete with a private beach and total serenity, the resort is just over the water from Australia and just a stone’s throw from neighbouring tourist islands including Lombok and Bali. 

According to , Lawrence and Cooke stayed in the even more exclusive private residence usually occupied by the owner of the resort, Chris Burch. The property, named Mendaka, is said to cost AU$18,000 per night. 

Previous guests of the resort have included Christian Bale, as well as Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter who celebrated their wedding on the island in 2018. 

The resort is the ultimate island retreat. Proving there’s merit in laid-back beach living with interiors to match, Nihi Sumba does understated luxury in spades. The private villas are nestled among trees, peeking out at the pristine coastline. Most have their own plunge pool and all are decorated in fresh and modern versions of traditional Indonesian design. 

Almost treehouse-like in their style, each villa is custom-fitted in bespoke finishings and completed with a locally-thatched roof. The result is total island living — but more five-star chic than beachside shack. 

Activities available to guests include horse riding (apparently done by the newlyweds), snorkelling and even swimming with turtles in the resort’s shallow beachfront. 

Happy honeymoon, Jennifer and Cooke — next time, can we come?