Barefoot Manta Island Resort

Description

Barefoot Manta Island Resort lies in a superb location between three beaches. Sunrise Beach is for the early birds and great for a morning paddle board, Sunset Beach is perfect for afternoon cocktails, and Manta Ray Beach overlooking the channel which is visited every year between May and October by a population of manta ray. The in-house marine biology team carries out their research on the manta rays as well as clams, coral, and fish species present in the Marine Protected Area surrounding the island. Barefoot Manta Island Resort is well known for its friendly hospitality, superb location, and a great variety of activities all combine to provide a fantastic holiday experience.

Resort Features:

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Towels and toiletries provided for those in Bures
  • Free drinking water
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Currency Exchange
  • Laundry service
 
BONUS! Free Wi-Fi, use of non-motorised watersports equipment, and intro to scuba diving session

Room Details

  • Vai Dorm – 7-bed dorm, either unisex or girls only, 3x single beds and 2x bunks, shared bathroom, fan. The dorm is beachfront and great value for those staying a few nights
 
  • Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure – 1x queen bed (max occupancy 2 adults – double only) en suite, fan. Beachfront on Sunset Beach with a balcony and a charming semi-covered private bathroom.
 
  • Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure – 1x queen bed (max occupancy 2 adults and 3 children), en suite, fan, beachfront location with private garden area and hammock.
 
  • Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure – 1x queen bed and additional single or bunks available on request for children (max occupancy 2 adults and 2 children), beachfront location, en suite, fan cooled, outdoor shower
 

Activities

  • Swim with manta rays (May to October)
  • Guided snorkelling trips
  • Diving
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Crafting
  • Island walks
  • Volleyball
  • Marine Education
  • Cultural history lessons
  • Jewellery making lessons
  • Coral Planting
  • Marine Biology Tour with guided snorkelling safari
  • Medicine walks and more

* For more information on a range of activities check out Activities in the main toolbar above

Location: Manta Ray Region - Drawaqa Island

Barefoot Manta Island Resort, Manta Ray Region, Drawaqa Island
Yasawa Flyer Vessel Timings (Route 7)

Additional information

Vessel departure time from Port Denarau:

8.45am

Vessel arrival northbound at resort:

10:30am

Vessel departure southbound from resort:

4.05pm

Vessel arrival at Port Denarau:

6.00pm

 * The travel times shown above are indicative only, times may vary according to sea conditions and loadings.

Pricing for:

Barefoot Manta Island Resort

Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Vai (Mantaray) Dorm (7 bed Unisex, shared, fan)$241$35$64
Vai (Mantaray) Dorm (7 bed Girls, shared, fan)$241$35$64
Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure (ensuite, fan)$333$460$127$253$64$33
Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure (ensuite, fan)$339$471$309$133$265$103$64$33
Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure (ensuite, fan)$351$494$316$144$288$110$64$33
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.
Pricing effective from 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2027
2 Days / 1 NightExtra NightsMeal Cost Per Day
Room TypeDormTwinSingleTripleDormTwinSingleTripleAdultChild
Vai (Mantaray) Dorm (7 bed Unisex, shared, fan)$251$35$74
Vai (Mantaray) Dorm (7 bed Girls, shared, fan)$251$35$74
Beachfront Adi (Queen) Bure (ensuite, fan)$355$492$322$138$276$106$74$37
Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure (ensuite, fan)$355$492$322$138$276$106$74$37
Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure (ensuite, fan)$366$516$330$150$299$114$74$37
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips. 

South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb. 

The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who can not travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj

Weather Advisory #2

DISRUPTION TO YASAWA DAY TRIPS

Awesome Adventures Fiji – South Sea Cruises Group
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 7.00am

Bula,

The Fiji Met continue to have a Strong Wind Alert in place for the Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands due to Tropical Disturbance TD07F however we are not forecasting this system to directly affect Fiji.

Yasawa Day Trips have been suspended across Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of January 2026. All other South Sea Cruises products and services remain scheduled to operate, however please note:

  • All resorts and passengers alike should be aware that if localised weather conditions are deemed not safe to operate then South Sea Cruises Operations or the respective vessel Master may alter or suspend vessel services.
  • South Sea Cruises forecast that the small boat tendering process from vessel to shore (or vice versa) may be challenging later today and will only be undertaken in locations where vessel Masters deem it safe to do so. In some cases, the tendering process could be suspended or abandoned with little or no notice in the interest of customer and crew safety.
  • Some localized activities such as outer reef snorkelling or non-motorized watersports may be restricted subject to sea conditions.

South Sea Cruises will continue to monitor weather and sea conditions and issue a further memo only if required.

Customers travelling on an impacted Yasawa Day Trip who need to amend, change or cancel their booking with South Sea Cruises should email: reservations@ssc.com.fj or call +679 9995512. 

We encourage these customers to switch to any number of our other Day Trip products which remain scheduled to operate.

Vinaka.

South Sea Cruises Group