Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji is surrounded by a Marine Sanctuary established in partnership with indigenous Fijian landowners. This relationship is the heart of Barefoot Manta Island Resort and the foundation of the resort's ongoing conservation programme.
Barefoot Manta Island Resort attracts a wide cross-section of guests from different countries of varying ages, they’re couples, friends, families or solo. They’re on holiday, looking for an adventure, a place to chill or even getting married.
Who stays at Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji?
'New' Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bures
During Fiji's 2-year border closure Barefoot Manta Island Resort spent months building new Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bures.
Our new Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bures incorporate traditional Fijian design elements, building materials and lead directly onto the beach. Ideal for couples additional bedding can be provided to accommodate a family.
The Yasawa Islands is a stunning archipelago in northwest Fiji and shoot location of the 1949 film & 1980 remake Blue Lagoon. There is minimal tourism development in the Yasawa Islands, its breathtaking land & seascape remain in pristine condition and it's unique Fijian cultural heritage remains intact. The people of the Yasawa Islands even have their own Fijian dialect.
The Yasawa Islands
Beachfront rooms (bures) are a few steps from the sand and warm crystal clear waters. Shrouded in lush coconut
palms the resort is renowned for it's snorkelling with Fiji Manta Rays experience and features 3 white sand beaches offering high & low tide swimming plus the best snorkelling in Fiji accessible from the beach.
What do they all have in common?
They seek a less commercial travel environment, they value the authentic Fiji picture postcard experience, a
The Yasawa Islands are easily accessible from Port Denarau, Nadi using transport operator Awesome Adventures Fiji/South Sea Cruises ferry service. It's a stunning scenic transfer to Barefoot Manta Island Resort, leaving in the morning you'll arrive before lunch.
sense of isolation, crystal clear waters, lush coral gardens, tropical fish, coconut palms and indigenous culture. Barefoot Kuata Island Resort delivers all of the above and more with warm from the heart Fijian hospitality.
The best snorkelling in Fiji? Here's what our guests said on
Lai lai (small) is Good
Being a small resort allows Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji to provide a high level of personal service. In less than a day our staff will magically remember your name.
Having a special event, Fiji island honeymoon, Fiji island wedding, anniversary, birthday and want that private beachfront dinner for two? Done. No set-up fee or 5-star resort surcharge, it's what we do and more.
Fiji Manta Rays
Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji is named after it's friendly local inhabitants, Manta Rays, who frequent a channel of water at the resort's northern tip. Their visits are seasonal April - Oct with the resort operating guided 'Snorkelling with Manta Ray Tours'.
From it's inception Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji commenced an ongoing marine conservation programme incorporating Fiji Manta Rays, coral farming and other environmental initiatives. Barefoot Manta Island Resort Fiji features it's own qualified marine biologist and a dedicated Marine Conservations Centre which is accessible to houseguests.