Mantaray Island Resort

This is one of the best resorts on the Yasawas for solo travelers; the dorm accommodation is large, clean and allows you to meet new people. There are also lots of activities and the food provided is great.

The resort was in a lovely location but is a little tired, understandable after covid. Even after a few emails requesting a double bed close to the beach they did not have one arraigned for us, they had put us in a Bure up the hill. I have tendinitis in my knees so that was never going to work. In the end they put my husband and I in a Bure with twin beds closer to the beach - not at all romantic! The meal plan was really expensive but the food was plentiful, unfortunately the restaurant was up the hill so it was a painful effort on my behalf for each meal. Unlike other resorts that we stayed in this resort required a daily fuel surcharge and we also had to pay a hire fee for fins. They did not put on Manta ray trips on either of the 2 days that we stayed there although there were Manta rays in the channel both of those days. Unimpressed. Luckily we had also booked nights at Barefoot Manta Ray Resort so ended up swimming with the mantas which was our sole reason for going. To be fair other people staying at MRIR said that they had been taken on Manta trips earlier in the week so I have no idea why they told us that there were no mantas on the 2 days that we were there - Barefoot Manta Resort said that on one of the days there had in fact been 7. This resort is much more of a backpacker resort although the high cost of the meal plan would give most backpackers a second thought.

Amazing staff everyone is so friendly! Bartender was amazing made the trip by greeting us everyday and making his special drinks he’s great at what he does! And such a nice person! They made us a handbag out of leaves and a hat from the new guy joshua. Could not recommend this place enough will definitely be back!! From Harrison & Hayley

Beautiful place to stay, with the nicest people! Everyone who works here is so friendly and made us feel comfortable. Eliki at the bar is so funny and felt like a friend during the entire stay, and was so fun to chat with. Enny and Hefe are amazing, huge smile every time I see them. Would go back again because of the staff alone. Stayed in the family room bure which had a cool outdoor shower, comfy beds, and right next to the beach. AC works like a charm too!

We visited in March 2025 and this is technically the off season for this resort as it isn't Mantaray season. As we don't scuba dive, this wasn't a problem for us. We spent our days availing of the free kayak and stand up paddle boards. The evening activities in the new pool deck / lounge area is one way this resort creates such a welcoming and friendly environment for all the guests. Enny, Nico, Louisa & Luke were incredible staff members who went above and beyond to make our stay so special. We stayed in the tree house room with shared bathrooms, bathrooms were cleaned multiple times a day and house keeping offered every day. We loved being amongst the trees.

Wonderful experience from start to finish. The people are the nicest I have ever met. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Food was wonderful and the activities were amazing. From snorkelling to scuba diving, beautiful beach & pool, dancing, cava and so much more. All the staff went above and beyond and were so genuine, in particular Eliki, the bartender who was went so out of his way to make our stay more enjoyable. He made wonderful drinks and shared many local stories and knowledge about the island! Thank you Eliki :)