Manta Resort

The Manta Resort is a stylish, 20 bedroom property located on the northern tip of Pemba Island. The lodge is centred around a large pool and pretty gardens, boasting sweeping views of the Pemba Channel.

The rooms are split into three categories; there are six Seafront Villas, four Garden Villas and ten Garden Rooms. The luxurious Seafront Villas comprise a spacious room with king-sized bed, en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and a sun terrace which is designed to make the most of the sunset. The Garden Villas are set further back from the sea but still have partial sea views through the garden vegetation. They are in blocks of two rooms, so are not self-contained, and one set of rooms is interconnecting, making it ideal for families. The rooms themselves are air-conditioned with a king-sized four-poster bed, en suite bathroom, and private thatched terrace.

Finally, the Garden Rooms make up the more simple accommodation option here. These cottages are set among pretty gardens and each has a king-sized bed, makuti thatched roof, en suite bathroom and all have sea views. The main lodge features a spa, lovely pool area and beach bar where you can sip a cocktail as the sun sets over the water.

OUR RATING: First Class