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Manta Ray Bay Resort

3.5 of 5
P.O. Box MR | Fsm, Colonia, Yap 96943, Federated States of Micronesia
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Manta Ray Bay Resort
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UK
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Stayed here while passing through, and a really nice hotel. Staff are really friendly and will help you with anything you need doing. Had a lovely view from hotel room. My room had a manta ray theme, maybe the other did too. Large comfortable bed. Food was served on a boat tied up to the hotel, and the service was... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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30 reviews 30 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We spent a week at MRBR, with 5 days of diving. There is almost nothing that could have been any better! The staff is the most genuinely friendly we've ever encountered; their default answer to any question is "yes" or "however you want"; frequently checking to make sure everything was just the way we wanted. Rooms are spacious and airy,... More

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Mountain View, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This was the best trip of my life and I will be coming back. Select one of the room on the first floor 101 or 102 which have private cabana. The diving is wonderful. The dive boat will take you anytime you want to go. Even if there is just one person that want to go. The dive spots are... More

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Nuuk, Greenland
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15 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Best place in Colonia, stayed on Yap for a month. And had a blast at Manta Ray, the staff is really service minded, they remember your name always takes the time to talk to you and help out with any problem their might be. Attached to the resort they have a spa, diveshop, restaurant and a bar. The restaurant and... More

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Cairns, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Fantastic boutique hotel and restaurant-bar. Very comfortable, well appointed and serviced rooms. Floating restaurant and bar is an experience on its own. Pool is a delight. The staff are all wonderful, friendly and helpful. You feel like its a stay with family, yet definitely not intrusive. Colonia, Yap is a beautiful quiet little town and the Yapese people are traditional... More

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Rye, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We went to Palau first then over to Yap to Manta Ray Bay. We were in room 301 with the jacuzzi on the roof. Everything about Manta went so....smooth. I was nervous at first when we were scheduled to dive at 8:30 am after flying from Palau and getting to our room at 5 am. We went to the dive... More

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Seattle, Washington
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Wonderful experience .....diving with Manta Rays was awesome....staff is super friendly and helpful Rooms and food were outstanding..... Bill recommended we book when the 45th Yap Festival was going on so we had the local festival as a wrap up to a perfect dive vacation

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

December 2012 & Janurary 2103 was one of many scuba trips weve done in our lives & the 1st with our then 16 month old son Kai. After spending time in Pohnpei & Chuuk, Manta Ray Bay was another level of service, luxury & friendship. The water front room was awesome with our own private fresh water pool & the... More

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San Jose, California
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4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

If you are a scuba diver and you want one of the best diving experiences of your life, I highly recommend Manta Ray Bay Resort on the island of Yap in Micronesia. I flew there from California (enduring twenty-plus hours of air travel each way) and would do it again in a heartbeat. The owner, Bill Acker, his wife Patricia,... More

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Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Highly recommend the warm Pacific waters with lots of friendly Mantas to see. And the best dive resort I've ever had a pleasure to stay. Everything works with a professional but friendly and personal touch. Great all-round quality starting from rooms, dive masters, boats, food, beer ending to island beauty and stunning dives, and all in-between. Don't miss (I am... More

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Additional Information about Manta Ray Bay Resort

Also Known As:
Manta Ray Bay Colonia
Manta Ray Bay Resort Yap, South Pacific
Address: P.O. Box MR | Fsm, Colonia, Yap 96943, Federated States of Micronesia
Region: Federated States of Micronesia > Yap > Colonia
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Colonia
Price range (per night): $117 - $171
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)

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