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.
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.
Verified traveler, May 2024
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.
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.
Amazing
Verified traveler, Nov 2023
Staff are amazing and swimming with manta rays unforgettable. Great gluten free food options. Beautiful snorkelling right off beach.