A dive-focused resort on Pemba Island, Zanzibar's less-visited sister island, home to an underwater room.
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Overview
Pemba's Untouched Reefs
Pemba's steep coral drop-offs and clear water have made it one of East Africa's most respected dive destinations.
The Manta Resort sits on Pemba Island, north of Zanzibar and considerably less developed, known primarily among divers for its steep coral walls and consistently clear visibility rather than as a mainstream beach destination. The resort is also home to a floating underwater room, a three-level structure moored offshore with a submerged bedroom facing the reef through glass walls — one of only a handful of such rooms in the world. Days centre on diving Pemba's channel walls and exploring the island's quieter, less commercial character.
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Beachfront & Garden Rooms
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Floating Underwater Room
30m+
Dive Visibility
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Quieter Sister Island
Suites
Beachfront Rooms
Garden and beachfront rooms, alongside the resort's unique underwater room.
Underwater Room — The Manta Resort
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Floating Underwater RoomA submerged bedroom facing the reef, one of only a few worldwide.
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World-Class DivingSteep coral walls and exceptional visibility along Pemba's channel.
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Quieter Island SettingA noticeably less developed alternative to Zanzibar proper.
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Beachfront RoomsSimple, comfortable rooms set directly on the beach.
Experiences
Pemba's Dive Walls
Steep drop-offs and clear water make Pemba a serious diving destination.
Diving
Pemba Channel Dive Sites
Steep coral walls and pelagic species along Pemba's renowned dive channel.
Experience
Underwater Room Stay
A night in the resort's unique submerged bedroom, facing the reef.
Culture
Pemba Island Life
A quieter, more traditional side of the Zanzibar archipelago.
Dining
Island Dining
Fresh seafood and simple, well-prepared meals reflect the island's relaxed pace.
01The main beachfront restaurant
02A bar overlooking the ocean
03Dining delivered to the underwater room
04In-room dining on request
Beachfront Dining — The Manta Resort
Location
Pemba Island
Zanzibar's quieter, less-developed sister island, known for its reefs.
Located on Pemba Island, north of Zanzibar.
Known among divers for steep coral walls and excellent visibility.
Home to one of the world's few floating underwater hotel rooms.
Reached via a short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Fly
A short domestic flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to Pemba.
Drive
A short transfer from Pemba Airport to the resort.
Arrive
Check-in from 14:00, with dive excursions arranged for the following day.
Pemba's Dive Frontier
Zanzibar's Quieter Sister
A dive-focused island escape with one of the world's few underwater rooms.