BAREFOOT MANTA RESORT
Our Resort Report
OUR Thoughts on Barefoot Manta Resort, Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Located on Drawaqa Island, in the central group of the Yasawa Islands, 3 hour ferry from Port Denarau. Barefoot Manta is an enviromentally conscious resort, beachfront with stunning white sand and island views. The resort is famous for snorkelling with Fiji manta rays and has some of the best snorkelling accesible straight from the beach.
There are a range of activities and experiences for the guests, snorkelling, watersports, Fijian village visits, cooking lessons and presentations at the Marine Conservation Centre.
Barefoot Manta is perfect for those people who are looking for a Fiji experience in a beautiful tropical setting, the resort caters for all travellers and has accommodation to suit everyone. The restaurant has a great selection of local and international inspired food, ingredients are sourced from around the Yasawa Islands.
There is a compulsory meal plan which consists of buffet breakfast, one course a la carte lunch and three course a la carte dinner daily.
All accommodation at Barefoot Manta are beachfront, there are bures to fit couples, friends and families and also a dorm for those travellers on a budget, including a girls only dorm.
Compulsory Meal Plan
A compulsory daily meal plan will be charged and included in our package arrangements.
Room Categories
(In ascending order of tariff)
Vai Beach Dorm:
Ideal for independent travellers or friends travelling together and are on a budget. Fan cooled and close to the beach. Shared bathroom facilities with hot showers and linen is provided. Girls only dorms are also available. Lockers with a padlock are available to store valuables for an additional fee.
Maximum Occupancy: 7 guests per dorm.
Existing Bedding: 7 Single Beds.
Beachfront Cakau (Reef) Bure:
Bures are close to Sunrise Beach, with views of the ocean from the bed, fan cooled and have shared bathroom facilities with hot showers and linen is provided.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults.
Existing Bedding: 1 x Queen Bed or 2 x Single Beds.
Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure:
Largest bure, ideal for families, couples and friends. Bures lead onto the beach and has private deck area. Fan cooled and has ensuite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: Up to 2 adults & 3 children.
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed.
Additional Bedding: Single Sofa Bed, Cot or Bunk Beds.
Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure:
Stunning beachfront location with private garden setting with hammock and beach access. Outdoor shower, fan cooled and ensuite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: Up to 2 adults.
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed.
Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure:
These Beachfront Bures are ideal for couples or families with up to 2 children. Bures are located on the Sunrise and Sunset beaches, ocean views from the Queen bed. Outdoor shower, fan cooled and en suite bathroom.
Maximum Occupancy: Up to 2 adults & 2 children.
Existing Bedding: 1 Queen Bed.
Additional Bedding: Single Sofa Bed, Cot or Bunk Bed.
Getting to and from Barefoot Manta
Scheduled High-Speed Catamaran Ferry:
The transit is on the “Yasawa Flyer”, a modern, air-conditioned high-speed catamaran ferry with a café on board which operates a daily schedule between Port Denarau and Barefoot Manta.
Compulsory Kids Meal Plan
Children rates apply for the compulsory meal plan apply to children aged between 5 and 12 years.
Adult meal plan rates apply once children are aged 13 years.
Check-in/Check Out
The hotel’s official check-in and check-out times are as follows:
Check In Time: 1:00pm
Check Out Time: 10:00am
Travel Insurance is recommended
OUR Travel Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance
The information on this page is correct as at 13 October 2023 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2025. All information shown is subject to change without notice.