Mantaray Island Resort

This is one of the best resorts on the Yasawas for solo travelers; the dorm accommodation is large, clean and allows you to meet new people. There are also lots of activities and the food provided is great.

Great stay, the treetop house was super cute and less than 30sec walk to the beach. Make sure you do the Village Walk, 100% worth it!

The resort was in a lovely location but is a little tired, understandable after covid. Even after a few emails requesting a double bed close to the beach they did not have one arraigned for us, they had put us in a Bure up the hill. I have tendinitis in my knees so that was never going to work. In the end they put my husband and I in a Bure with twin beds closer to the beach - not at all romantic! The meal plan was really expensive but the food was plentiful, unfortunately the restaurant was up the hill so it was a painful effort on my behalf for each meal. Unlike other resorts that we stayed in this resort required a daily fuel surcharge and we also had to pay a hire fee for fins. They did not put on Manta ray trips on either of the 2 days that we stayed there although there were Manta rays in the channel both of those days. Unimpressed. Luckily we had also booked nights at Barefoot Manta Ray Resort so ended up swimming with the mantas which was our sole reason for going. To be fair other people staying at MRIR said that they had been taken on Manta trips earlier in the week so I have no idea why they told us that there were no mantas on the 2 days that we were there - Barefoot Manta Resort said that on one of the days there had in fact been 7. This resort is much more of a backpacker resort although the high cost of the meal plan would give most backpackers a second thought.

Well… to say this was an experience, was one of the best islands we've been to. Great activities, nice food and fabulous people, big shout out to Sak Gerry and Enny we love you’s, would highly recommend this place.

Our favourite island! The staff are THE BEST in Fiji! Sak, Jerry and Enny we will miss you! The staff made our stay so special. We had the best time! There was so many activities. The Mantaray snorkelling is Amazing! The staff ensure the mantrays are respected and it is a very ethical experience. The village tour was such a special experience. The 32 bed dorm is clean and comfortable. It is divided up into rooms of 4 which makes it more private. The toilet is a little walk from the room which was not an issue for us. The food is tasty and there is plenty of options to choose from. Luke, the lamb shank was 10/10. Definitely recommend staying here.

Great for snorkeling, laid back vibe Great coral and fish in front of the hotel, mantas are close by and amazing, resort is nice- more on the rustic side vs fancy, but we liked that. Overall a nice experience!