The Manta Resort

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Lodge · Zanzibar

The Manta Resort

Manta Resort nestles in the far north area of the tropical Pemba Island and is approximately 72 nautical miles north of Zanzibar. Set on a pristine white beach only meters away from the warm crystal blue waters, you can enjoy walks on the beach or dive amongst unspoilt coral reefs that teem with marine life.

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From $350 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

LocationZanzibar
From, per person · night$350

About the lodge

An overview of The Manta Resort.

Manta Resort nestles in the far north area of the tropical Pemba Island and is approximately 72 nautical miles north of Zanzibar. Set on a pristine white beach only meters away from the warm crystal blue waters, you can enjoy walks on the beach or dive amongst unspoilt coral reefs that teem with marine life.

Highlights

  • Located in Pemba Island, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania
  • Underwater room, diving, sandbank trip, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, kayak safari

The Details

Why not try our favorite tour, which includes The Underwater Room: the 8-Day Serengeti Safari & Pemba's Underwater Room.

The Standard Rooms are open-plan and feature a king-size bed covered by a mosquito net, an open-plan ensuite bathroom, an overhead fan, and a comfortable veranda that overlooks the gardens.

The four Superior Garden Rooms are paired to create inter-leading rooms, which are ideal for families or larger groups. Each room features a four-poster king-size bed draped with mosquito netting, an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, a writing desk, and a private thatched terrace with views of the sea through the foliage.

The Sea Front Villas are spacious and private, featuring a four-poster king-size bed draped with mosquito netting, an opulent ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower, a lounge area, and a sun terrace that faces a spectacular ocean sunset.

The highlight of Manta Resort is the unique ‘Underwater Room’, a three-story glass-fronted suite where your bedroom is four meters below water. Surrounded by glass, this room provides unrivaled views of the underwater world. At night, spotlights illuminate the reef and passing fish, offering an ever-changing but peaceful scene to drift off to.

The facilities at The Manta Resort include a lounge, restaurant, beach lounge, two-tiered swimming pool, and a spa.

The scuba diving off Pemba is truly spectacular, with visibility of 30 to 40 meters on most days and an average water temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. Scorpions Secret and Shimba Wall are some of the famous dive sites and are well-known for larger fish species such as eagle rays, Napoleon fish, GTs, and barracuda.

You can dive and snorkel on pristine reefs in total seclusion, explore this magical island with its rich history of the spice trade and the rise and fall of the Arab empire, embark on a sandbank trip at low tide, enjoy a Ngalawa sunset cruise, and wander lush tropical forests in search of monkeys and the endemic flying fox.

The Manta Resort offers numerous romantic activities for newlyweds and honeymooners while also catering to the needs of families and solo travelers.

Additionally, we recommend combining this incredible diving and snorkeling experience with a Serengeti or Masai Mara safari.

Price Includes

Accommodation in a Standard Garden Room, all meals, beverages (soft drinks, juices, mineral water, coffee/tea, cocktails, wines, beers, and all alcoholic beverages), spa treatments (one treatment per person, per day at the Kipepeo Spa), kayaks and snorkel equipment from the beach, WiFi internet in the main lounge area, and laundry.

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

All Inclusive — All meals, all drinks, guided snorkelling once daily, one sunset Ngalawa sail and lighthouse walk per stay and one wellness treatment per person per day

Special offer

$440

per person · night · normally $550

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

All Inclusive — All meals, all drinks, guided snorkelling once daily, one sunset Ngalawa sail and lighthouse walk per stay and one wellness treatment per person per day

Special offer

$350

per person · night · normally $440

Festive

1 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

All Inclusive — All meals, all drinks, guided snorkelling once daily, one sunset Ngalawa sail and lighthouse walk per stay and one wellness treatment per person per day

Special offer

$440

per person · night · normally $550

Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.

Stay & Pay

Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4. Valid year round excluding peak season - 20 December to 10 January.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to The Manta Resort, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 7+ · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
Child rates
Children under 16 are exempt from the USD 45 per person per night Impact Contribution. Airport transfers (USD 45 per person per way) are free for children under 12.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme
Exceptions

Manta Resort is a beach and dive resort on Pemba Island, Zanzibar — game drives and walking safaris are not applicable; activities centre on diving, snorkelling and island excursions. The lodge welcomes children aged 7 and older. No children under 12 are permitted in the Underwater Room. Families are accommodated in the Seafront Family Villa (two separate 300m² open-plan buildings sharing a private plunge pool and garden, sleeping up to four), and one pair of Superior Garden Rooms has an interconnecting door suitable for families or larger groups.

Your specialist for this lodge

Cearl Marney

Cearl Marney

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows The Manta Resort backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Jolene WelshAnja Meyer

With Jolene and Anja across the team.

"Nerine was lovely and she kept adjusting the trip to my needs. She was patient and kind. The trip was a bit over budget but I know it will be worth it!"
July 2026 · United Kingdom · with Nerine Du Plessis · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at The Manta Resort: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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