The Manta Resort
Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Rediscover Your Sense of Wonder and Serenity
Nestled within a turquoise ocean floor anomaly dubbed "the blue hole," Manta Resort's celebrated Underwater Room affords an unparalleled opportunity to observe and form an intimate connection with Pemba Island's unique sea life. But that's not all this charming 13-room boutique has to offer.
From locally-designed and traditional Pemban decor, to all-inclusive spa treatments, to time-stopping white sand beaches, Manta Resort provides no shortage of restorative amenities designed to help you relinquish your worries to the boundless tranquility of the sea.
More than just an idyllic getaway, Manta Resort is also a primary sponsor for the Kwanini Foundation, a local nonprofit which directs funds toward social and environmental initiatives such as the Kwanini Marine Protected Area and Mnarani Water Pipeline. With its outstanding commitment to community-based tourism, guests can rest assured that a stay at Manta Resort is an investment toward the collective flourishing of all residents of Pemba Island.
What Awaits You
The Underwater Room
Sleep four metres below the Indian Ocean in a glass-walled underwater bedroom, surrounded by coral reef and vibrant marine life — an experience found nowhere else on Earth.
Pristine White Sand Beaches
Unwind on untouched white sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters, with nothing but the sound of the ocean and the breeze through the palms.
All-Inclusive Spa & Wellness
Rejuvenate with all-inclusive spa treatments inspired by local traditions, designed to help you relinquish your worries to the boundless tranquility of the sea.
Pemban Cultural Heritage
Experience locally-designed and traditional Pemban decor throughout the 13-room boutique, celebrating the island's rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship.
Regenerative ImpactThe Kwanini — Their Why
Manta Resort keeps their Kwanini — their why — at the heart of everything they do. From protecting marine life to investing in local infrastructure, Manta Resort's community-grounded mission helps it foster strong social and environmental initiatives, and the collective flourishing for all of Pemba's inhabitants.
Kwanini Marine Protected Area
As a primary sponsor of the Kwanini Foundation, Manta Resort funds and manages the Kwanini Marine Protected Area — safeguarding Pemba's coral reefs and the extraordinary marine biodiversity that calls them home.
Mnarani Water Pipeline
Through the Kwanini Foundation, Manta Resort has funded the Mnarani Water Pipeline, providing clean water access to local communities — a fundamental investment in the health and prosperity of Pemba's residents.
Community-Based Tourism
With its outstanding commitment to community-based tourism, guests can rest assured that a stay at Manta Resort is an investment toward the collective flourishing of all residents of Pemba Island.
Environmental Stewardship
The Kwanini Foundation directs funds toward a growing portfolio of social and environmental initiatives, ensuring that tourism on Pemba Island creates lasting positive change for both people and planet.
A Glimpse of Manta
The Manta Resort
Perched atop the northern leftmost tip of the remote island of Pemba, with a population of fewer than 500,000, Manta Resort offers the perfect peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of mainland Tanzania and neighboring Unguja. Unplug from noise, pressure and pollution and find home in the simple comforts of nature at Manta Resort — home to the Kwanini Foundation-run Marine Protected Area and all the unspoilt coral reefs, pristine white sand beaches and crystal clear ocean waters that comes with it.
- Hotel AddressPemba Island, Zanzibar
- Closest AirportPemba Airport (PMA)
- Travel Time From Airport1.5 hours
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