Barefoot Manta Island Resort - Drawaqa Island

Eco-friendly beachfront resort on Drawaqa Island with dedicated Marine Conservation Centre

Accommodations

Beachfront Levu (Large) Bures place guests directly on the sand with outdoor showers and private gardens. The Yanuyanu (Island) Bure offers a queen bed and extra single, plus an attached outdoor ensuite. Budget travelers at Barefoot Manta Resort book the Vai (Manta Ray) Dorm or the 'Girl Only' dorm, both with personal lockers.

Dining

Meals come from the on-site kitchen, which serves Pacific Island-style dishes using locally sourced produce and resort garden ingredients. A compulsory resort package covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus the bar offers wine and champagne. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available on request at Barefoot Manta Island Resort.

Marine Conservation and Activities

The resort houses a dedicated Marine Conservation Centre with a qualified marine biologist who conducts daily talks on corals and manta rays. Guests join guided manta ray snorkeling trips to the Drawaqa channel from April to October (FJD 99 per trip). Free activities at Manta Island Resort include kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking to the island's highest point, and Fijian cultural workshops.

Location and Access

Barefoot Manta Island Resort sits on secluded Drawaqa Island in the Yasawa group, with direct access to Manta Ray feeding sites. Access is by a 30-minute seaplane from Nadi or the daily Yasawa Flyer ferry from Denarau Marina (3-hour ride). The resort is 15 minutes by boat from Mua-ira Village, with which it partners for community visits.

Family and Group Amenities

The resort offers family rooms with beachfront bures and a dedicated kids' menu. Babysitting and child services are available, and board games and puzzles are provided. Mixed dorms and 'Girl Only' dorms allow groups and solo travelers to share accommodation at a lower cost at Barefoot Manta.

• Location: Secluded Drawaqa Island, 30-min seaplane from Nadi
• Rooms: Beachfront bures and dorm options including 'Girl Only'
• Conservation: Dedicated Marine Conservation Centre with daily marine biology talks
• Dining: Pacific Island-style dishes from local and garden produce
• Activities: Guided manta ray snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, cultural workshops
• Family: Kids' menu, babysitting, family bures