Barefoot Manta Island Resort
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Barefoot Manta Island Resort

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#1 of 1 hostel in Drawaqa Island
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Barefoot Manta Island Resort is located on Drawaqa Island, part of the Yasawa archipelago chain of islands northwest of Nadi. The resort is situated on an island point with 3 beaches to choose from, surrounded by inviting clear warm waters. Lush coral gardens teaming with marine life are accessible from the beach and are diligently nurtured by the resort's in-house Marine Biologists. Barefoot Manta Island Resort is the only resort in Fiji with a dedicated Marine Conservation Centre with houseguests welcome to join daily conservation presentations. Yes, Manta Rays May to October in a channel adjacent to Barefoot Manta Island Resort Manta Rays regularly visit to feed in nutrient-rich waters. The resort offers must-do guided 'Snorkel with Manta Ray Tours' whenever these majestic sea creatures visit. Our bures (rooms) are all beachfront and well-shaded by dense coconut palm canopies.
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Drawaqa Island Fiji
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Zivo13713 wrote a review Sept 2024
+1
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Barefoot Manta is a lovingly run, simple Resort. We felt comfortable from the very beginning, thanks to the open and authentic atmosphere that prevails between the staff of the hotel operation, the employees of the dive center and the guests. Our “tent bure” was small but clean, functional and overlooking the sea. Shower and toilet are “outdoor”, which contributed to the great “camping atmosphere” in addition to walking barefoot. The food was delicious, but from our point of view the price/performance ratio was not quite right. Internet is basically available in the main area, but somewhat unstable.
The water activities are very well organized and are carried out extremely professionally. Care is taken to ensure that the implementation is consistent for animals and humans (which, according to our observations, cannot exactly be said of other providers). So our trips to swim with the Mata Rays were a unique experience! The fact that you can be the first Resort in the Manta Canal early in the morning is an additional highlight. Many thanks to Peter Farrell and his team, who made us feel in good hands!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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BHBernaise wrote a review Jan 2025
Brisbane, Australia
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Honeymoon paradise! From start to finish this staff are welcoming and friendly throughout the whole trip. We had the most amazing housekeeper Mila who did everything from cleaning our room to perfection to doing our laundry for us (7days on an island, you start to get a little stinky🤣) Food was fantastic, my husband was lucky enough to go full hog. I and Gluten free and anaphylactic to honey so my meals did get repetitive but made separately so there was no contamination. Tama , Dah at the bar and both Asa and Mojee at reception are always happy to help with a friendly smile, their customer service is phenomenal! And on the note of phenomenal final shout out to Happy and Phil! You have not experienced customer service till you have met these 2! Damn! The laughs, the moves, the knowledge, the excursions and of course the singing!!!
Only downside to the resort for us was the beds are a little uncomfortable, we are on the heavier side so it could just be an us thing though. Highly recommend going in the village visit, on the hike, and snorkelling. Just remember to check the weather and time of year you are going, we were well prepared for rain as we are here in the wet season, other weren’t and they whinged ( Don’t be that person, do your research) 10/10 island living has me hooked
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Date of stay: December 2024
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3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring mozzie spray and LOTS of sunscreen
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Corine G wrote a review Jan 2025
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 4 nights at Barefoot and wished we had more time there . The staff were so friendly - the manager Robin ensured he spoke to guests throughout the day and was both warm and personable to everyone , and Matthew at the dive shop was so friendly and informative . And we loved our fancy bure tent right on the beach - natural and private … this place really feels like the Fiji you imagine. The resort was also very clean and my husband and daughter being celiacs, also had their diet catered to with care once we reminded them … after the first day the cooking staff became masters ! We also appreciated how the resort takes such care with protecting and caring the corals and environment - having marine scientists and the leadership of Rob is also very impactful . Hopefully other resorts will take this learning forward !
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Michelle S wrote a review 9 Feb
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Barefoot Manta you are welcomed by Fijian hospitality: warm welcoming heartfelt, embracing generous and MUST be experienced to believe. Ineffable !!
Rooms well appointed , cool, clean, open plan with an authentic Fijian flair. Beach front rooms spill directly out into the beach and reef where you can snorkel or laze in a hammock just chilling in paradise.
Food is simple and plentiful. Fijian espresso COFFEE is a must> robust and delicious. Staff are so helpful attentive and enthusiastic to accomodate requests.
Drawaqa island is famous for its Mantas encounters , but even though we missed the season, the coral reef and fish diversity is exceptional. Beautiful clear pristine protected waters. Truely amazing. Biologist on island are also very informative. Do yourself a favour and do a guided night snorkel. It’s the whole package : put it on your bucket list.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring cool respectful cloths for dinner, and sunscreen and be ready to surrender to Fiji
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Claire wrote a review Sept 2024
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Our stay at Barefoot Manta was extremely disappointing. On our first day we arrived for lunch and the only options were four types of cold pasta with no other accompaniments. This theme continued at meal times throughout our stay. With very limited options, small portions, and rigid dining times. We often experienced long queues or stampedes for food with the other 140 guests. At breakfast, there often weren't any glasses or cups available for tea/coffee or juice. Other items would often run out and not be replaced without prompting from guests, which at times felt like it annoyed staff.

The staff at reception and the dive centre were extremely unhelpful, unfriendly, and looked unhappy for the most part. As an example, having cut my ankle I requested a plaster from reception, which they said they would give to me. Having sat and waited for 20 mins, this never arrived. Similarly, the main attraction with the island is the Mantas. Firstly, these are not as common or accessible as advertised. When mantas are present, a drum sounds, and around 80 guests rush to boats to begin snorkelling. There is definitely not beach access to the mantas, and you are informed of this multiple times on arrival. Dive centre staff seemed concerned for the welfare of the mantas, but could do little to control the situation. Similarly, the experience in the water with the mantas amounted to chaos. 80 guests almost fighting for position over such graceful creatures. Whilst we were glad we saw the mantas, this was far from other experiences we have had with marine life, and left us feeling somewhat sad and disappointed, which we felt was mirrored by our guide on the day.

One positive that is worth mentioning, the quality of the reef and sea life at sunrise beach was amongst the best we saw on the Yasawas. This is highlighted by literally walking 10m from our bure to the water. What was disappointing was the quality of the snorkels from the dive shop, with many broken and half-repaired. For the size of the resort and the price paid we expected better, and we had better on other islands in the Yasawas.

There are other examples which we could bring up from our stay, but these were the main experiences we thought were worth sharing. It was disappointing, and we would not recommend staying at Barefoot Manta. Friends of ours stayed at other neighbouring resorts, and had far more positive experiences of the Mantas and of their resorts which makes us feel that Barefoot Manta isn't the best choice to stay at.
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Date of stay: August 2024
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The Barefoot Collection, General Manager at Barefoot Manta Island Resort
Responded 25 Sept 2024
Bula and thank you for your feedback. We're saddened you didn't enjoy your stay at Barefoot Manta Island Resort. It's true we've been very busy over the past couple of months but our resort can't accommodate 140 people, we only have 27 rooms and some dorm accommodation for our University groups. I assure you we do have cups and glasses, our team would have happily directed you to them or sourced them for you. The Manta Ray season is May to Oct, we have no control over their visitation patterns, this why we recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. There are occasions when Manta Rays may visit 3+ times on one day and then no show the next day. We don't have the boat capacity to take 80 people snorkelling with Manta Rays, the maximum we could ever take is 40 and that's very rare. Barefoot Manta Island Resort is the leader in Fiji in supplying Manta Ray research data to the global conservation org Manta Trust. With our knowledge of Manta Ray behaviour, we continually engage with other resorts and advise best practice protocols when snorkelling with Manta Rays. I assure you we are happy, friendly and very grateful you and all our other houseguests chose to stay at Barefoot Manta Island Resort. Vinaka Kaveni
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Anna C wrote a review June 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a great stay here! Our burre was 5 ft from a beach facing the gorgeous sunset and 100 meters from a beach facing the sunrise. There were places to swim in the warm ocean 24/7. The snorkeling both off the beach and by guided boat was amazing.

The local village helps to preserve the reef and the marine biologist and team does reef conservation. The reef was in excellent shape and we saw tons of colorful and diverse fish, a sting ray, a shark, and many other types of amazing ocean life. They have a marine biologist, Rob, who offers interesting talks and guided snorkels. Also, everyday during manta season they check for manta rays and take you out to see them (5 minutes out). We got there the first day they saw a manta all season which was April 9th. We saw Manta Rays two days. They were amazing and majestic.

The food was very good. The only food you can get is from the resort. They have a buffet for breakfast that has amazing fruit (some of which was grown on the island), freshly made bread, cereal, oatmeal, and eggs made to order. For lunch and dinner they provide 3 options for what to eat all of which are delicious. They also have live music most nights.

A village owns and operates the resort and the people who work there are mostly from a local village. They are very friendly and helpful and make you feel welcome. The goodbye song was a little awkward but that was the only time. They also have cultural events like a language lesson, medicine walk and basket weaving. We also went on a sunrise hike and had a good time talking with our guide who was in the band that plays at dinner. Be prepared for bugs, especially around dusk. We found sitting in the ocean around this time limited bug bites and was a great way to watch the sunset. They do spray the island periodically to try to keep this problem down.

Overall our stay here was incredibly relaxing. You can walk barefoot from your room to the eating area to the gear hut to the beaches in under 2 minutes. We took the Awesome Adventures ferry that was easy and convenient from Port Denarau but it took 3 hours. This is the perfect place for you if you want relaxed natural beauty and amazing snorkeling with comfortable accommodations. If you are looking for high end luxury accommodations this might not be right for you.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from The Barefoot Collection, General Manager at Barefoot Manta Island Resort
Responded 27 Dec 2022
Bula Anna and thank you for your detailed and positive review. Vinaka from your Barefoot Manta Island Resort mataqali (family).
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Laura T wrote a review Dec 2022
Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had an amazing time at Barefoot Manta. It was our first time in Fiji and the resort definitely lived up to the reviews we had read about the place.

*Rooms*
We stayed in the Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure. It's similar to a glamping tent, but also has it's own attached outdoor bathroom and front porch. There's no A/C, but we did have a ceiling fan which was much needed during the humid nights.

We stayed during the wet season and it rained 3 of the 4 nights. The room can get pretty loud when it rains, along with the sound of the waves. It can also feel a bit damp and muggy.

*Activities*
Snorkelling was easily the highlight of the trip. With 3 beaches, calm waters and a huge expanse of coral reefs to explore, you could spend hours being mesmerised by the biodiversity of marine life out there. There are no mantas in December, but we did see stingrays and a reef shark.

The resort also has a 'Bulatin' board that is updated daily with group activities. There was a good mix of physical (e.g. hikes, volleyball etc.) and cultural/educational (e.g Fijian cooking, basket weaving) activities to partake in.

*Food*
We were extremely well fed during our stay. Each day was different. On some days you could choose what dish you wanted from a set menu, and on others, they'd do a buffet. We loved getting to try Fijian food.

*Staff*
The staff were super friendly and made an effort to interact and get to know every guest. They always shout out a friendly "Bula!" to you as you walked around the resort.

*Fees*
The overall cost was definitely worth it. But as others have mentioned, you should bear in mind the resort package fee, which you pay in addition to your room booking. The resort fee covers main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and most activities they have on offer. It is calculated based on the number of days you stay (Resort package fee x number of days x number of people).

*Summary*
If you're not afraid to leave the luxury and creature comforts of the big resorts, you'll definitely love it here. This place is a hidden gem. We'll definitely be back here during manta ray season!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bring mosquito repellent - you'll definitely need it!
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Response from The Barefoot Collection, General Manager at Barefoot Manta Island Resort
Responded 28 Dec 2022
Bula Laura and thank you for taking the time to write your comprehensive review. We're so pleased you enjoyed the Fiji experience we offer and look forward to your return. Vinaka from your Barefoot Manta Island Resort mataqali (family).
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Keith S wrote a review Sept 2024
Sacramento
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We (two couples) had booked a one week stay at Barefoot Manta. My wife and I had stayed here two years ago and were looking forward to our return. There were some issues with the booking and we ended up staying a few nights at Barefoot Kuata before transfering to Barefoot Manta. The Barefoot staff and managemenet went to great lengths to make up for the changes in our schedule. They not only personally met us in Nadi and took care of the necessary transfer changes but also inluded some bonus snorkelling trips. They did an exceptional job.

Barefoot Manta is still a small piece of South Pacific heaven. The accomodations are comfortable, the food is excellent and plentiful, and the snorkelling continues to be some of the best I have ever seen. The corals are just breatktaking. We will return again.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Try and get the Queen Adi bures 19, 20, or 21 as they are farthest away from the central somewhat...
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tessavb89 wrote a review Aug 2022
Sunnyvale, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I just returned from one of our absolute favorite vacations ever, thanks to Barefoot Manta. We spent 6 nights in a beachfront bure double, which was incredibly comfortable and had the most amazing view of Sunset beach. We particularly enjoyed the open air shower, where we even got visits from Cookie, the island parrot, sometimes!

The resort itself is incredibly beautiful, set in lush green gardens with 3 beaches always only a 2 minute walk away. The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful, any questions or requests were responded to immediately.

The snorkeling was absolutely incredible. We went at least daily from sunrise beach. The reef is extremely accessible and healthy, definitely some of the best snorkeling we've ever done. Just the coral itself was a beautiful sight, but we also saw giant clams, an octopus, squid, anemones, and SO many fish. We did a guided night snorkel as well which was wonderful and saw lobster, blue spotted rays, and a reef shark. Then there were the manta snorkels- not to be missed! There were options to go everyday while we were there, we went twice and saw 3 and 5 mantas with lots of chances for up close and extended views of them.

The food was absolutely delicious, from the Fijian buffet our first night to some of the best roast lamb I've ever had, we were always very well-fed. Evening entertainment included Fijian music and dancing, a chorus, and a band which were all wonderful. Drinks aren't included, but are not very pricey and were delicious as well.

For resort activities, I think we missed out a little because Mike, the main activity leader, went on his break our second day, so less was offered than when he is around, but we still got to do a hike, basket weaving, language lessons, and a village visit, all of which were fun and informative, and which I highly recommend. We also really enjoyed the manta ray talk and a few other marine talks by Rob and Bella where we got to learn about coral and sharks.

Overall, we loved the slow pace, relaxed vibes, and natural beauty of this place. We felt like we had all the time in the world to relax, take in the view, read a book while also getting to have so many adventures.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded 25 Dec 2022
Bula 'One of your favourite vacations ever', wow! We're so happy you enjoyed your say with us. Vinaka from your Barefoot Manta Island Resort mataqali (family).
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Emma G wrote a review Aug 2022
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I stayed at Barefoot Manta for 3 nights after a trip round Fiji based on recommendations from multiple travellers and it did not disappoint. When you arrive they say you are not a guest, you are family, and every single member of the team makes that true.

The team also went above and beyond when there was a technical glitch with my booking. They did absolutely everything they could to ensure my stay was the best possible and feel welcomed. Every staff member will stop to say Bula or have a chat. Shout out to Una who made me laugh every day, Ane for the best cocktails, Mike for welcoming us, Joji for the daily coconuts, Billy for his diving stories, Mirko for his hospitality, Rob for his dedication to sustainable Manta protection and the rest of the staff for a wonderful stay.

I stayed firstly in the 8 bed dorm, which is in a canvas room next to Manta beach. It was perfect, there were plug sockets available and a ceiling fan, although we never needed it. It was so peaceful, right by the stunning beach and the shared bathroom block was just behind and always immaculate. The final night I stayed in a 4 bed dorm on Sunrise beach, so you could watch the sunrise through the shutters!

The food was delicious, you get three amazing meals a day with a buffet breakfast then choices for lunch and a three course dinner. The cocktails by Ane were also sublime!

Each day there are activities to take part in, such as a Kokonda cooking lesson, Fijian culture, village tour, manta and reef talks, volleyball, bonfire nights, choir nights, Fijian Lovo and Kava nights, and daily sunrise and sunset hikes up to the view top. I recommend doing them all! The reefs are beautiful for snorkelling, I saw hundreds of different fish species, a stingray, open clam, starfish and loads more just in the shallow reef. The staff check for feeding manta rays every day at high tide and bang the drums when they are spotted, so that they can take a small number of guests out to snorkel and observe them from above. They also do additional tasks like coral planting to protect the reef.

The Manta Researcg team are doing an amazing job, they do Reef and Manta talks most days and offer training to the locals to educate everyone about how to sustainably manage the reef and ensure people can observe the manta rays without causing them any stress or disturbance. Unfortunately there are some other resorts and charter boats that don’t always adhere to the advice and can often scare the mantas away. Barefoot Manta has conservation and sustainability at their heart so I would recommend wholly.

Vinaka Barefoot Manta!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 25 Dec 2022
Bula Emma we're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for your positive review. Vinaka from your Barefoot Manta Island Resort mataqali (family).
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Answer from FijiBaby99
Gold Coast, Australia129 contributions6 helpful votes
Hi there. We stayed at Barefoot Manta in June in one of the newer beachfront bures, bure no 10, on the sunrise side. It was perfect for us, really quiet, right at the end of the resort so it was like we had our own sandy beach. We stayed 4 days, 3 nights, which we felt was a perfect length of stay, and we were then ready to move to our next destination. We did a few scuba dives, manta ray swims and of course snorkelled. We were lucky enough to have private table for two for dinners overlooking the beach. Breakfast and lunch in the restaurant has a lot of larger shared tables, so generally we were sitting with others, unless we had seats at the bar-type table facing outside (which was fine for us). There were a lot of backpacker's there in the tents, which kept things lively. There were hammocks on the sunrise side of the island but we felt it was lacking sun loungers that you could sit at on the beach, we ended up laying on towels. Maybe we just missed the loungers, but we couldn't find them when looking. For the dinners, you need to select your meal choices by around lunchtime (one of the staff will find you, show you the nights menu and you pre select entrees, main, dessert). The transfer from Denarau to Barefoot is currently FJ$398 return I believe. We booked all of ours direct online, ie Barefoot Manta and South Sea Cruises. We found Barefoot Manta to be a fun, but very simple place to stay, and loved our few days there. The dive team were amazing and all staff were friendly and welcoming. Enjoy!
Answer from Beachesmum14
Sydney, Australia2 contributions14 helpful votes
There was no requirement to be vaccinated
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Sydney, Australia2 contributions14 helpful votes
I went to both - snorkeling is definitely better at Manta. But on Kuata you can do the dive with bull sharks and visit the out reef to snorkle with reef sharks.
Michelle S wrote a tip 9 Feb
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"Bring cool respectful cloths for dinner, and sunscreen and be ready to surrender to Fiji"
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Corine G wrote a tip Jan 2025
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you like to snack throughout the day, be sure to bring extra food to munch on ."
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BHBernaise wrote a tip Jan 2025
Brisbane, Australia34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bring mozzie spray and LOTS of sunscreen "
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Noah d wrote a tip Nov 2024
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"Engage in the daily activities on the chalkboard"
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tonibovis wrote a tip Sept 2024
Steyning, United Kingdom40 contributions7 helpful votes
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"Not a lot for young children to do there. No shop so bring everything you need with you."
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PRICE RANGE
AU$320 - AU$372 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
barefoot lodge - sailing safari hotel naviti island
LOCATION
FijiYasawa IslandsDrawaqa Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a free welcome drink during their stay.
Is Barefoot Manta Island Resort located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Drawaqa Island.
Does Barefoot Manta Island Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.