About
Barefoot Manta Island Resort is located on Drawaqa Island, part of the Yasawa archipelago chain of islands northwest of Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu. The resort is situated on an island point with 3 beaches to choose from, surrounded by inviting clear warm waters. On one beach you can watch the sunrise whereas on another you can watch the sunset, it's a couple of minutes to walk from one beach to the other. Lush coral gardens teaming with marine life are accessible from the beach and are diligently nurtured by the resort's in-house Marine Biologist. Barefoot Manta Island Resort is the only resort in Fiji with a dedicated Marine Conservation Centre with houseguests welcome to join daily conservation presentations. Yes, Manta Rays! April to October in a channel adjacent to Barefoot Manta Island Resort Manta Rays regularly visit to feed in nutrient-rich waters. The research data secured by our Marine Conservation Centre is fed back to Manta Trust, a global conservation organization. The resort offers must-do guided 'Snorkel with Manta Ray Tours' whenever these majestic sea creatures visit.
Our bures (rooms) are all beachfront and well-shaded by dense coconut palm canopies. Bures showcase stunning locations and incorporate elements of traditional Fiji design and building materials. Our resort description is not complete without praising our Barefoot Manta Island Resort mataqali (family) many from Mua-ira Village, the traditional owners of Drawaqa Island, they create the magic, read our reviews. Barefoot Manta Island Resort, our home, your home.
Barefoot Manta Island Resort
Barefoot Manta Island Resort is located on Drawaqa Island in the Yasawa Islands, northwest of Nadi on Fiji's main island, Viti Levu.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in: 1:00 PM (1300 hrs)
Check-out: 10:00 AM (1000 hrs)
Late check-out: Available upon request and subject to availability. Guaranteed late check-out is charged at the full rack rate of one additional night's accommodation.
Early arrivals or late departures: An extra lunch charge of FJ$48 per person applies.
Payment Information
All rates are quoted in Fijian Dollars (FJD).
A 3.5% surcharge applies to payments made by credit or debit card.
Mandatory Resort Package
A mandatory resort package must be paid directly to the resort upon check-in. The package includes:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wi-Fi access
Guided snorkeling tour
Use of snorkeling equipment
Kayaks
Stand-up paddleboards
Daily scheduled activities
Resort Package Rates
Adults: FJ$167 per person, per night
Children (4-11 years): FJ$84 per child, per night
Children Policy
0-3 years: Accommodation and resort package are free of charge
4-11 years: Accommodation is free of charge; resort package is charged at FJ$84 per child, per night
Transfers
Complimentary shore transfers are included for guests arriving or departing via the Yasawa Flyer or seaplane.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
- Internet access
- Book Exchange