Barefoot Manta Island Resort
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Barefoot Manta Island Resort
Drawaqa Naviti Island, Drawaqa Island, Yasawa Islands, Fiji
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Located in Drawaqa Island, Barefoot Manta Island is by the ocean and convenient to Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach.Show More
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Amenities
Private beach area
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
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Property Description
Located in Drawaqa Island, Barefoot Manta Island is by the ocean and convenient to Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach.
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4.5/5
GreatWe had a great time, nice location, warm and friendly staff
To be recommended
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Drawaqa Island
(610m)
Landmarks: Nanuya Balavu Island
(2.7 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure
1 Queen bed and 1 Bunk bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
Private toilet
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5
Beachfront Double Bure
1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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4
Vai (Manta Ray) Beach Dorm Girls Only
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Towels
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4
Vai (Manta Ray) Beach Dorm
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Daily housekeeping
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Towels
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4
Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
76 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Drawaqa Island
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The staff is praised for being exceptionally friendly and attentive, creating a homely atmosphere. Guests enjoyed comfortable rooms and a great location for snorkeling and viewing mantarays, offering breathtaking views.
Anonymous User
June 3, 2024
Very good place, snorkeling, beach are great, the meal is also very rich, the only drawback is the cold water shower.
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Guest User
March 1, 2024
Such a cool place with amazing facilities- they have a marine biology research centre which does great talks every day. Food is good and service is so friendly
Guest User
August 24, 2023
We had a great time, nice location, warm and friendly staff
To be recommended
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Guest User
August 8, 2023
Good value for money. The food is great!
Guest User
August 28, 2022
Barefoot Manta was amazing! We spent 5 nights and had the best time. The staff were incredible, especially the resident marine biologist Rob who was a mine of information and enthusiasm. There are 3 different beaches to snorkel from and the snorkelling was the best we have ever seen, it is a protected marine reserve and we participated in coral planting which was great. The Manta Ray trips happened on 3 of our 5 days, it is a bit of an uncontrolled bun fight with various resorts sending their boats to see the mantas but the Barefoot Manta crew were educated and respectful. The resort is beautiful and has a lovely vibe, the staff were so friendly and helpful. We stayed in a double Bure on the sunset side, it was a permanent tent and it was all that we could have wished for, right on the beach. The meal plan is really expensive by our standards, I would have preferred an al a carte option as I have food restrictions and I found that eating salad and rice for almost every meal was boring and repetitive. The staff did try though, however $40 Fijian for salad and rice was a bit on the nose. Bring snacks! It would have been good if they could have made the tea/coffee available all day and maybe had something available for afternoon tea as it is 6 hrs between lunch and dinner. We do recommend this place.
Guest User
January 27, 2025
We spent 4 nights at Barefoot and wished we had more time there . The staff were so friendly - the manager Robin ensured he spoke to guests throughout the day and was both warm and personable to everyone , and Matthew at the dive shop was so friendly and informative . And we loved our fancy bure tent right on the beach - natural and private … this place really feels like the Fiji you imagine. The resort was also very clean and my husband and daughter being celiacs, also had their diet catered to with care once we reminded them … after the first day the cooking staff became masters ! We also appreciated how the resort takes such care with protecting and caring the corals and environment - having marine scientists and the leadership of Rob is also very impactful . Hopefully other resorts will take this learning forward !
John
December 16, 2024
Family atmosphere. Great beaches and accommodations. Lots to do or not as you please would highly recommend it.
Pamela
January 6, 2025
However very hard to get to, we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days on the island. It was quiet and safe and we felt very much at peace in our bure, thus the added bonus of its inaccessibility to the noisy public. The Fijian staff are amazingly friendly and welcoming. If there was a negative it would be the food/cooking quality. The breakfasts were outstanding but the buffet-style dinners and lunches were too bland and overcooked and became repetitive!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Private beach area
Diving
Snorkeling
Hiking
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Station pick-up service
Currency exchange
Childcare service
Additional charge
Wake-up call
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Private beach area
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Station pick-up service
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Wake-up call
Front desk (limited hours)
Lockers available
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby bar
Snack bar
Health & Wellness
Diving
Hiking
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Activities
Private beach area
Public beach
Planting and picking fruit and vegetables
Eco tours
Public Areas
Elevator
Smoking area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Childcare service
Additional charge
Children's meals available
Business Services
Postal service
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Wedding service
Safety & Security
First aid room
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 13:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:30–07:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
StyleBuffet
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:00-09:00 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2009
- Number of Rooms: 51
Located in Drawaqa Island, Barefoot Manta Island is by the ocean and convenient to Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Main Bure, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are provided for an additional charge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans and in-room child care (surcharge), and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Main Bure, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are provided for an additional charge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans and in-room child care (surcharge), and housekeeping is provided daily.