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Barefoot Manta Island

3.0 star property
Relax with a cocktail at the beach bar or get active on our white sand shores. Unwind with local cuisine that celebrates island flavors.

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, scuba diving
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, scuba diving
Front of property
Bed sheets
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, ocean views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
The price is P10,896
P12,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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VAI (Manta Ray) Beach Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

VAI (Manta Ray) Beach Dorm Girls Only

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure

Highlights

Yard
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Drawaqa Island, Drawaqa Island, Yasawa Islands, 0000

Getting around

  • Nadi Intl. Airport (NAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Rock
  • The Sandbar
  • Mantaray Resort Restaurant
  • Boat Bar

About this property

Barefoot Manta Island

Property highlights
At Barefoot Manta Island, you can look forward to a beach bar, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Main Bure, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and beach volleyball. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and beach towels
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a paddleboard on site
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • Main Bure
  • Sunset Deck

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: FJD 40.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: FJD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Barefoot Island
Barefoot Island Lodge
Barefoot Lodge - Sailing Safari Hotel Naviti Island
Barefoot Manta Island Hotel Drawaqa Island
Barefoot Manta Island Hotel
Barefoot Manta Island Drawaqa Island
Barefoot Manta Island
Barefoot Manta Drawaqa
Barefoot Manta Island CFC Certified
Barefoot Manta Island Drawaqa Island
Barefoot Manta Island Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Manta Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barefoot Manta Island?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barefoot Manta Island on Jan 26, 2025 start from P 10,896.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Barefoot Manta Island?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Manta Island?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Manta Island?

Check-out is at 9 AM. Late check-out is available for FJD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Does Barefoot Manta Island provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Barefoot Manta Island Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
However very hard to get to, we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days on the island. It was quiet and safe and we felt very much at peace in our bure, thus the added bonus of its inaccessibility to the noisy public. The Fijian staff are amazingly friendly and welcoming. If there was a negative it would be the food/cooking quality. The breakfasts were outstanding but the buffet-style dinners and lunches were too bland and overcooked and became repetitive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pavan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a lovely experience here, and will definitely be back. Their staff and customer service were great, and the facilities were wonderful. The large oceanfront burres were fantastic, and we would urge everyone to spend the extra money on them. The coral reef here is truly exceptional and is the biggest draw for us. Absolutely stellar destination for snorkeling. We really appreciated that the manager of the facility was always around, and interacted personally with the guests. While we will definitely visit again, there are a few things I hope they will change. First, they were not great about dealing with allergy information - we had to remind them of my wife's allergy at every meal. We would suggest labeling the dishes in the buffet with allergen information, which would make things much easier. Second, while the burres are terrific, they are difficult to live in when the weather is bad. For example, in a downpour, you will get wet trying to use the outdoor bathroom and toilet! At night, you have to find your way to the toilet in the dark, since the switch for the outdoor toilet is in the toilet! In the smaller burre (which were in the first night), in bad weather, you will get wet while using the outdoor toilet, since it is not covered or protected from the rain! Another minor issue we encountered was that we never got hot water in our burre (despite telling them multiple times about this). Just be aware of these issues, and you will have an amazing time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family atmosphere. Great beaches and accommodations. Lots to do or not as you please would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barefoot Manta exceeded expectations in every way! The staff were friendly, kind and attentive. The food was quite good, drink options did the job, but you're really going here for the activities. The reefs that surround the resort are nothing short of spectacular. Teeming with marine life and outrageously beautiful coral. We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qirui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island resort. Make sure you are ready to get your feet wet..barefoot is literally in the name...lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Book with caution.....
After wanting to visit here for a year we finally found last minute availability. Unfortunately our visit left us disappointed on some fronts. The arrival and instant demand for full and total liability waiver to be signed ( including resort negligence ) prior to allowing check in, a room move disguised as an " upgrade" that wasnt, and late night noise by the bars and backacker set were problematic. Im yet to check the if liability waiver may violate our travel insurance. Waivers of this type should be sent in advance of arrival. The location is epic. Manta and great marine life. Spectacular snorkling. Clean rooms. Beautiful beaches. Food was overall pretty good but did become repetitive. I wanted to love this place. I did love Vee the manta.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful trip
Barefoot Manta is a wonderful, small resort on beautiful Drawaqa Island. The staff are wonderful, friendly, and make you feel at home. The bures (and from what I heard, the dorms too) are clean and comfortable - being able to walk out straight to the beach is a joy! The food is great with lots of veggie options, and the bar makes some tasty cocktails. The reason I chose Barefoot Manta was both for swimming with the Manta rays, and for the Marine Science centre. Swimming with the rays is amazing! And I really enjoyed the talks at the science centre. Also, the reef at Barefoot Manta is probably the healthiest one I've ever seen in my life - the snorkelling is amazing and the diversity in coral and other sea life is really wonderful. I cannot recommend this gem of a place enough, it exceeded my expectations by a lot, and I would very happily return (and for longer) to this amazing spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The snorkeling was amazing. The property was clean. Overall had the feel of a hostel. Community. Lots of buffets. No AC in the rooms. Outdoor showers were kinda neat. Bring your bug spray. Really frustrating experience for us. As soon as we got there they didn’t have our booking. This was rectified professionally and quickly. But over the next two days we went back and forth about how they said I hadn’t paid and I had already paid Expedia. At the end we got it figured out and things were handled professionally enough. The entire process was frustrating and time consuming. Then, we closed out our tab the morning of our checkout and it wasn’t till we were on the Yasawa flyer hours later that we got a call. They made a mistake and forgot to change us for other things we purchased. Can I read off my credit card information to them while I stand in a room of other travelers to settle my bill? Needless to say, I had been relieved to leave and was even more so after that phone call. Additionally, I know the resort has no control of Mantas entering the channel allowing us to snorkel with them. But multiple times we went to the drive shop and had to ask so many questions to get somewhat conflicting and confusing information on how the process worked. For a resort known for Manta excursions, it was all very unclear. Overall no one was terribly rude and the resort had events and was clean. If we go back to this area we will find another place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Valery

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing snorkeling and lovely scenery. The staff were so friendly and kind. The food was good quality. The experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diemle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barefoot Manta was a paradise with amazing crystal clear water. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Many delicious food options for different tastes. Great entertainment every night. This is my second time visiting Barefoot Manta. Will definitely be staying at this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly staff, plus location was out of this world amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarka

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome for snorkeling right off the beaches. Easy access to sunrise and sunset beaches. The Bures' on the sunrise side are breezy but great for dry cleaning clothes and sleeping cooler. The food was great although I was expecting more fish dishes. Lamb, beef and chicken are the staples, the rice is cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Staff are great and will show you culture and happiness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of our 2 weeks in Fiji, this was our favourite place to stay of the trip! We absolutely loved it there! We are a family of 3 with a 9yr old and we booked a Beachfront Bure, it was perfect! We faced the Sunrise beach side which tends to be a little windy at times. But it was great to hear the waves crashing not far away as you go to sleep. They added a single bed for our child to sleep in and we still had enough space. The outdoor bathroom was kind of neat! We hadn’t experienced that before. The beds were way more comfortable than I was expecting, we had a nice little lounging area outside to relax and were steps from the beach! This resort is on a fixed meal plan, there is no other option. We paid $129 FJD/ adult and $65 FJD/ child. We were quite happy with the meals that were provided. Meals are set up with in a time frame. Breakfast and lunch buffets were set up. Go early for the best selection! At lunch they show you the dinner menu for that evening and you make your selection so they know what to cook in advance. There were usually 3-4 options, 1-2 being vegetarian. Kids had their own repeat menu to choose from for dinner and ate at the same buffet for breakfast and lunch. The resort itself is excellent. We really enjoyed the size because it wasn’t too big. There is no pool here but you have 3 beaches to swim and snorkel from. Sunset beach always seemed to be the calmest but snorkeling is best during high tide. We absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good snorkeling right off the beach on the sunrise side and the sunset side was sheltered from the wind. Manta swim was great. Food was good and plentiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barefoot Manta is a delightfully tranquil small island resort. Everything is within 1minute walking at island pace. There is enough to do to keep one occupied for a couple of days, without overwhelming one with choice. For someone who lives in a city, being able to walk to the beach with a cup of coffee in hand was a very relaxing experience. Watching the sunset with a drink in hand from the Sunset bar was a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023