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Mantaray Island Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront resort with restaurant

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Yasawa Island, Naviti Group, Nanuya Balavu Island
  • Manta Ray Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sunrise Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (Paradise) | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Paradise)

  • Ocean view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Reef Bure | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reef Bure

  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Tree House | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Basic Tree House

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Villa | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Beachfront Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 559 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Seaside Bure | View from room

Seaside Bure

  • Sea view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Reef Bure | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Reef Bure

  • Beach view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nanuya Balavu Island

On the beach.At this Nanuya Balavu Island resort, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Blue Lagoon Beach and 20 miles (32 km) of Tokoriki Island Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Manta Ray Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunrise Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Lagoon Beach - 22 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Devil's Beach - 24 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Rock
  • The Sandbar
  • Mantaray Resort Restaurant
  • Boat Bar

About this property

Mantaray Island Resort

3-star beachfront resort with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Mantaray Island Resort also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nanuya Balavu Island resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mantaray Island Resort offers 18 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Boat transfers depart from Port Denarau daily at 8:30 AM and are operated by South Sea Cruises.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mantaray Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for FJD 75.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fees: FJD 139 per person, per night for adults and FJD 69.50 per person, per night for children (from 3 years old to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers a meal plan fee per guest.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: FJD 75.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mantaray Island Resort Nanuya Balavu Island
Mantaray Island Resort
Mantaray Resort
Mantaray Island Nanuya Balavu Island
Mantaray Nanuya Balavu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mantaray Island Resort to the airport?

Mantaray Island Resort is 24.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mantaray Island Resort?

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mantaray Island Resort on Apr 23, 2025 start from $84.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mantaray Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mantaray Island Resort.

How close is Mantaray Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mantaray Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Mantaray Island Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mantaray Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Mantaray Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mantaray Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Mantaray Island Resort have a pool?

Mantaray Island Resort does not have a pool.

Does Mantaray Island Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mantaray Island Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Mantaray Island Resort to downtown Nanuya Balavu Island?

Mantaray Island Resort is 0.9 mi away from Nanuya Balavu Island.

Mantaray Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 219 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zara

Traveled with partner
Meal times are very chaotic. Waited over am hour for my breakfast (I was the very last person served food despite getting to breakfast at a reasonable time) and almost missed the boat for my morning tour as a result. Very few amenities/ activities. Glad we only stayed one night as not a lot to do at the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about my time at this resort. It definitely exceeded all of my expectations. The location is beautiful, the meals were good, the room (beachfront villa) was amazing and the staff were wonderful. The ONLY word of advice I have is to make sure you bring a few between meal snacks with you. There are no options to grab a little something to snack on after hours of snorkeling…. IF you are actually willing to get out of the water. I had tears when it came time to leave. There is no question about going back. All ready planning my next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well maintained. The staff were excellent and very eager to please. We hired snorkelling gear from the dive hut and found it to be below standard. The purge valve was clogged with sand and the clasp in my mask was absent. Otherwise, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely relaxed but well presented resort. The coral reef snorkling is fanrastic from the beach. The staff were lovely the food was Its a perfect 3 star resort, would highly reccomend for a low key relaxed holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit rustic but a charming island resort retreat. Food was great; reef Bure was right there a few steps from the ocean. Very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Absolutely brilliant. The view from the reef bure down to the ocean is amazing and you are just a few steps away from being in the water from your bed. The staff are lovely and prompt to answer your requests. The activities are varied and all done to a very high standard - all in all a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Absolutely brilliant. The view from the reef bure down to the ocean is amazing and you are just a few steps away from being in the water from your bed. The staff are lovely and prompt to answer your requests. The activities are varied and all done to a very high standard - all in all a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you've done your homework and you know what to expect when you arrive, this place is excellent for a few days away. The staff are so friendly and helpful - they get to know you by name almost immediately. For a place with dozens of people coming and going every week, that's a really nice touch, so thank you Rosa, Mika, Ropate, Taveki, Save, and so many more. We stayed in the beachfront villa so I can't speak to the quality of other accommodations, but we were happy with the room. The shower was open to the sky but we didn't have problems with bugs in the room or anything. Just keep the door closed most of the time. Being able to sit in a beach hammock and watch the sunrise was fantastic. The main guest lounge near the beach has drinks and snacks, along with easy access to the dive shop, activity bure, and plenty of places to relax. The quality of the meals was one of our favourite things of all, and we always left the dining area feeling satisfied. Some things to note (not bad things, just good to know): - not all drinks are included with the meal plan. Water is drinkable around the resort and morning coffee/juice up in the dining area is free, but everything else ranges from $6.50-$25 depending on what you get. - the resort is built onto a hillside, so you'll be climbing up and down some paths and stairs a few times every day. - you can get cell data on site with a Fiji e-SIM. Overall we loved it. Go to disconnect, relax, eat well, and enjoy the sea around you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing week at Manta Ray Island Resort. The best thing about my experience was the Fijian people and Sunny. The Fijians who work there are some of the kindest, happy and most genuine humans I’ve met. My room was very comfortable. There was so many things to do there. If I wasn’t snorkeling I was walking on the beach, paddling on a stand up, fishing from the beach or offshore. The waters off the beach were incredible with sea life. I got dive certified there, and I highly recommend all the individuals as instructors and or dive buddies, especially Wise. I am looking forward to returning soon. My only constructive criticism is that I think the proteins tended to be overcooked…fish, chicken and beef. Otherwise, the food was good. Also, I think the resort should make all visitors aware before their trip that the resort doesn’t take any currency other than Fiji dollars. The paddleboards need some fins. I highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing and swimming with manta rays unforgettable. Great gluten free food options. Beautiful snorkelling right off beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcome home- this resort was the highlight of my summer! Offers beautiful ocean-front stays, a lovely walkable beach, and easy access to snorkeling and diving. Food is delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. Wish I could visit every month!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed right on the beach. They didn’t have water the day before we arrived so they were working hard on it while there and got it going. Owner was easy to talk with. Snorkeling was amazing, rained lots but had lots of fun!

8/10 Good

Neil, Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coral and fish were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Miquel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I liked that we had a direct view of the beach/ocean from our room. Pictures on the website needs to be updated. The food was not that great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mantra Ray Island resort was everything we could have asked for. There were always activities on offer, but you could also just lay in a hammock for hours. The snorkelling just steps from our bure was amazing, the best I’ve ever experienced. The staff were so friendly and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Hartland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mantaray Island Resort is unlike any commercial resort we’ve ever been to, but was very special in that way. This is a resort for social adventurers, and the staff are the key. They are social, kind, compassionate, funny, and full of life! Everything is organized around meals which are carefully planned & rotated with fresh ingredients & flavors! There is not a wide selection because of the remoteness, but they do their best to accommodate everyone’s special needs. We thought every meal was fabulous, but we are not picky. The resort is fronted with a beach on a shallow marine reserve, best snorkeled at high tide, but they offer paddle boards & kayaks to explore the bay and easily get out to deeper water or other nearby beaches. The opposite beach in the rear of the resort is a softer quiet beach with bigger waves, but is also shallow water & is not great for a swim. We took advantage of all the snorkeling in front of the resort as well as on guided morning tours, to about 5 different locations. The reefs & marine life are absolutely in abundance! We would have tried a dive if able. There are lots of other activities offered, and the staff are great fun in leading all! However, again, this is a remote island. Not all rooms have AC or a bathroom. Be careful in choosing, as there are limited availabilities of rooms. There is a central bath w/ shower stalls & sinks, and no-flush toilets - all community. We saw a lot of grumpy guests who had not read those details. Very clean tho.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The snorkeling directly in front of this resorts beach front is great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beach front Jungle Burre. The outlook was superb. Staff were so good and friendly. Activities were great. Manta Ray and reef snorkelling were out of this world.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Setting was lovely and staff were great. Such a relaxing and friendly environment. We hope to return again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You will never regret visiting this place.

every one is nice and the service is 200%. A nice place to stay and play in the water. When I say play in the water, that means its not only swimming in a clear water.Its full of full of life.under. I wish I have speargun. Thank you so much everyone specially to the owners. See you again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mantaray Island - Fiji

We stayed in a 2 person private bure about 30 steps from the beach, it was very nice. the food in this hotel was EXCELLENT! Drinks seem overpriced at times. Overall a good experience. One tip: If booking this hotel to swim with Mantarays call the week before and see if they had any activity. Highly recommend the snorkel trip they offer. Make sure you have an underwater camera.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019