The Manta Resort

THREE LEVELS The landing deck, which is at sea level, has a lounge area and bathroom facility. From there, steps lead up to the roof which also has a lounging area perfect for sun worshipping by day and stargazing by night. Sleep under the stars to the soft murmuring of the sea. Downstairs – the magical feeling of lying on a soft double bed surrounded by panes of glass affording almost 360 degrees viewing – watching the shoals of reef fish visiting your windows. Some have taken up residence around the room, which affords them some protection from predation. For example, three bat fish and a trumpet fish, called Nick, is always swimming around and seemingly looking in! UNDERWATER SPOTLIGHTS By night, the underwater spotlights beneath each window around the room attract the shyer and more unusual species, for instance squid. Coral is already establishing itself on the anchoring lines and around the underwater structure. Octopus and even spanish dancers have been seen attaching themselves to the glass panes. HOW IT WORKS Your journey will start by boarding a traditionally crafted wooden boat to take you out to the underwater room. The room lies approximately 250m from the shore, about a 2min boat ride over the crystal clear waters of the Manta house reef. On arrival at the room, along with your service fundi and boat captain, you will get shown the ins and outs of your private floating island. We will then leave you alone to enjoy your new surroundings. Once settled in, a light tropical lunch with cold drinks will be ready for you to enjoy at your leisure. A kayak, snorkel and fins will be provided. The underwater room lies in what we call the blue hole, which has some fantastic coral heads and an abundance of marine life. After having sundowners on your preferred deck, dinner will be served at a pre-arranged time decided by you and your fundi. After dinner you will be left to yourselves. Breakfast will be served at a pre-arranged time. When arranging your meal times your dietary requirements and meal options can be discussed too. Check out time from the room is at 11:00. FACILITIES A mobile phone will be provided with the contact numbers required should you need assistance with anything. The bathroom facilities include an open-air fresh water shower, a fully-functioning advanced marine toilet system that is eco-friendly, and a small hand-wash basin. We will provide all necessary environmentally friendly, biodegradable shower products. A fully-stocked bar fridge is there for your convenience.

The Seafront Villas boast a spacious and private open-plan design, with a centered king size bed and large en-suite bathroom. The villas feature a perfect blend of traditional Pemban decor with contemporary comfort. In addition, our newly installed state of the art EveningBreeze cooling system provides comfort without noise or drafts. After selecting your preferred sleeping climate, cool clean air will gently circulate over the surface of your bed—carrying with it the promise of a good night’s sleep.

The Superior Garden Rooms boast a spacious and private open-plan design, with a four-posted king size bed, a large en-suite bathroom and a private garden with outdoor shower. Created from local materials and traditional Pemban decor with contemporary comfort. In addition a large Swahili baraza lounge provides the perfect place to relax in the peacefulness of the garden.

The Standard Garden Rooms have a private open-plan design, with a four-posted king size bed, en-suite bathroom and private garden with outdoor shower. Created from local materials and traditional Pemban decor with contemporary comfort. In addition a small balcony allows our guests a shady spot to relax in the garden.

The perfect hideaway for families and friends Our newest addition to the Manta collection are our Oceanview Villas. These new villas are perfect for family and small groups. Each villa has a spectacular view over the Pemba Channel and of our Marine Protected Area. It has two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, joined by a private bar and dining area which lead onto a spacious deck and pool. A private walkway leads down to the beach ending at a beach banda, a small lounge area, shower and bar fridge.

The Seafront Family Villa boast two spacious and private open-plan rooms, each centered with a king sized bed and large en-suite bathroom. The two rooms are joint together by a patio with a plunge pool, overlooking the turquoise water of our Marine Protected Area. In addition, each room has its own outdoor shower situated in a small private garden.

Our dishes provide culinary delights of Pemban cuisine with a modern twist. Meals can be enjoyed at our Seafront terrace, main area, the beach lounge, or a private dinner on the beach can be arranged. Our a la carte menu looks as follows: * Breakfast (fruit, English breakfast, granola, yogurt, pastries, Eggs Benedict, etc.) * Lunch (choice of two appetisers, choice of three main courses, desert) * Dinner (choice of two appetisers, choice of three main courses, desert) All courses include a vegetarian, seafood or meat option. We cater for guests with any specific dietary needs.

"One of the most chilled places to enjoy a cold beer on the planet!"? See the ebb and flow come and go (it rhymes!) while sipping away at a “Lemongrass Ginger Sling”, your feet buried in the cool sand, and a soft breeze cooling your skin. In our opinion, the sound of the breaking waves and a breathtaking sunset over the Pemba Channel makes this one of the most chilled places on the planet. Our bartenders specialize in a variety of sundowners and cocktails and will spoil you with fruit drinks and cocktails from the freshest handpicked island mango, lime, lemon, pineapple, and coconuts blended with a touch of rum to create uniquely smooth and refreshing drinks.