Mantaray Island Resort

Description

Mantaray Island Resort is nestled between two gorgeous white sandy beaches. The dining room and bar are set atop a hill with glorious views out over the surrounding islands and there are communal tables or tables for two. Down on the beach is a lounge, bar, and pizza bure. Bures are set along the shore and in the trees – fall asleep to the gentle rhythm of the waves. Just off the beach is one of the best snorkelling areas in the Yasawa Islands. Manta ray cruise the nearby channels (between May and October), there are more than 40 dive sites in range and excellent fishing to be had.  Mantaray Island Resort is a perfect mix of relaxation, culture, and enjoyment.

Resort Features:

  • Generator power
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Towels and toiletries provided
  • Free drinking water
 
BONUS! Stay a minimum of 4 nights and receive a free sunset tube cruise

Room Details

  • Paradise Dorm – 32 beds (16x bunk beds in cubicles of 2x bunk beds) shared bathroom, air conditioning. Affordable, clean, and tidy.
 
  • Treehouse Bure – 1x double or 2x single beds, shared bathroom, fan, bedside tables, and private balcony with outdoor furniture and louvered windows to let the cool sea air in. 
 
  • Seaside Bure – 1x king bed, ensuite (composting toilet), fan, louvered windows, tea/coffee making facilities, and sliding door to a private balcony and the beach
 
  • Reef Bure -1x queen bed (only), outdoor ensuite, air con, louvered windows, tea/coffee making facilities, and mini-fridge. Beachfront away from the main bure and dorm. Private balcony with outdoor furniture leading onto the beach
 
  • Family Reef Bure – 1x king bed and 1x roll away bed (max occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child), ensuite, air conditioning, louvered windows. Tea/coffee making facilities, sliding door opening to the private balcony and beach
 
  • Beachfront Villa – 1x queen bed and 2x singles (max occupancy 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children). Ensuite, air-conditioning, louvered windows, tea/coffee making facilities, outdoor shower, mini-fridge, sitting room, and private patio only metres from the beach
 

Activities

  • Snorkelling and guided snorkelling trips
  • Diving
  • Traditional Fijian crafts
  • Swim with manta ray (May-Oct)
  • Island walks
  • Beach volleyball
  • Sunset tube cruise
  • Reef fishing trips
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking and guided kayaking trips
  • Village visits
  • Island massage
 

* For more information on a range of activities check out Activities in the main toolbar above

Location: Nanuya Balavu Island

Mantaray Island Resort, Manta Ray Region, Nanuya Balavu Island
Yasawa Flyer Vessel Timings (Route 7)

Additional information

Vessel departure time from Port Denarau:

8.45pm

Vessel arrival northbound at resort:

11:35am

Vessel departure southbound from resort:

2:55pm

Vessel arrival at Port Denarau:

6.00pm

 * The travel times shown above are indicative only, times may vary according to sea conditions and loadings.

Pricing for:

Mantaray Island Resort

Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Paradise Dorm (32 Bed unisex, shared, aircon)$226$29$64
Treehouse Bure (shared facilities, fan)$255$312$58$115$64$33
Seaside Bure (private ensuite, fan)$317$437$288$120$240$92$64$33
Family Reef Bure (private ensuite, aircon)$335$473$301$138$276$104$64$33
Reef Bure-Queen only (private ensuite, aircon)$340$483$143$286$64$33
Beachfront Villa (private ensuite, fan)$347$496$309$150$299$112$64$33
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Paradise Dorm (32 Bed Unisex, shared, aircon)$240$34$74
Treehouse Bure (shared facilities, fan)$270$333$64$127$74$33
Seaside Bure (private ensuite, fan)$338$469$305$132$263$99$74$33
Family Reef Bure (private ensuite, aircon)$357$508$318$151$302$112$74$33
Reef Bure-Queen only (private ensuite, aircon)$364$522$158$316$74$33
Beachfront Villa (private ensuite, fan)$371$535$328$165$329$121$74$33
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips. 

South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb. 

The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who can not travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj

Weather Advisory

POTENTIAL FOR DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be moderate – rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands will continue to operate today as scheduled but are subject to delays and/or a suspension of services without prior notice should our Operations and/or Vessel Crews decide to do so in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

Should customers need to alter their travel arrangements with South Sea Cruises, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who cannot travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj