The Manta Resort

Located on the northern tip of Pemba Island, far from the busier shores of Zanzibar. The Manta Resort is a secluded Indian Ocean escape defined by simplicity, sustainability, and one of the most unique accommodation experiences in Africa. Pemba remains largely untouched by mass tourism, known for its lush vegetation, coral reefs, and quiet fishing villages. The atmosphere here is slower, softer, and intentionally removed from crowds.

The resort offers a small collection of villas and garden rooms positioned along a pristine stretch of beach, each designed with natural materials and understated coastal elegance. Interiors are airy and unfussy, with whitewashed walls, wooden accents, and large windows that invite ocean breezes inside. Some villas feature private plunge pools and expansive terraces overlooking the sea. However, the property’s most iconic feature is its famous Underwater Room, a three-level floating structure anchored offshore, with a submerged bedroom surrounded by glass walls that offer 360-degree views into the surrounding reef ecosystem.