Manta Reserve

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The property is very cosy, reserved and well organized. Rooms are spacious and the bed is very comfortable. Also the bathroom is spacious and with an open window with Mosquito net. Naim and the staff were very caring and organized and very thing for our stay including diving and showing us around to local restaurants. Thank you Naim and Manta reserve we hope to be back soon!

This place is lovely! It seems to be very new as the rooms were super modern and lovely! Also huge! The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was great too! Breakfast everyday was great too! The staff were super friendly and helpful! We really enjoyed our stay here! Really close to the beach, and like 5 min walk to the bikini beach

It was amazing. Me and my friend got very sick while staying there and they helped us with everything. They drove us to the hospital, called an ambulance og served lunch and dinner for us every day. The rooms are very spacious and nice. The bed is big and soft. We don’t have any complaints at all.

Все было абсолютно потрясающе. Нас встретили с дараванду на лодке, мы доехали за 10 мин, до отеля доехали на электрокаре. Отель новый, номера очень чистые и персонал очень хорошо убирал. Спать было тихо и спокойно, хорошо работал кондиционер. На завтрак подавали тунец и лепешки, воду, джем и нутеллу, яйца, было сытно. Всегда можно было попить чай и кофе. Хочется отметить работу Juhid, он приносил нам воду каждый день, был очень внимателен и заботлив. Это сделало наш отпуск незабываемым. Риф очень красивый, видели много рыб. На острове вкусные рестораны и вообще все хорошо. Спасибо!

Very nice and clean place. Friendly staff

Las instalaciones están geniales, nuevas, limpias y muy cómodas. El personal está pendiente en todo momento y son super amables

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Localização, quarto amplo, cadeiras na praia

Água do chuveiro fraca, pouca pressão

Bardzo klimatyczne apartamenty w niewielkiej odległości od plaży. Przemiły właściciel, zorganizował nam wycieczkę snurkowanie z żółwiami, śniadania smaczne. Pobyt bardzo udany.

Спасибо, все понравилось. Очень долго искали подходящий вариант и этот оправдал все ожидания. Приятный гостевой дом, отзывчивый персонал, пляж очень близко расположен. Еда была вкусная. Рекомендую

Un vrai coup de cœur ! Ambiance calme et reposante, lieux très propres, nourriture excellente et accès direct à la plage et à la mer. Les masques, tubas et palmes sont mis gratuitement à disposition, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus agréable. Le personnel est très gentil et discret. Mention spéciale à Naeem, toujours disponible, même via WhatsApp.

Il n’y a rien que nous n’ayons pas aimé.

La struttura è accogliente, Mr. Naeem viene a prenderti direttamente al molo con la sua lapa e si occuperà della organizzazione in loco. La comunicazione pre-soggiorno con Toriq è stata eccellente! Nella bikini beach ci sono delle sdraio disponibili per gli ospiti della struttura, insieme ad attrezzatura per snorkeling.

I letti sono davvero troppo morbidi e scomodi. Colazione molto minimale e sempre uguale. Non eseguono pulizia giornaliera e non cambiano gli asciugamani (ho soggiornato per 3 notti, non so se per soggiorni più lunghi possa essere diverso). L’organizzazione per le escursioni va sollecitata e si programma giorno per giorno; in ogni caso siamo riusciti a vedere quello che desideravamo (anche se a volte con 10 minuti di preavviso)

Хозяева гестхауса ответственно подходят к делу и всегда идут навстречу гостям: предупредили об отмене парома, раньше времени заселили в номер, дают необходимую информацию по острову. В связи с отсутствием свободных номеров нашей категории предоставили лучший без дополнительной оплаты. Также бесплатно предоставили поздний выезд. В гестхаусе имеются ласты и маски, которыми можно пользоваться бесплатно. Можно заказать ужины на территории гестхауса за дополнительную плату. В номере чисто, имеется все необходимое, в том числе и пляжные полотенца.

Tout était incroyable! Nous avons mangé comme des rois (un énorme merci à Abinesh qui nous a régalé et était toujours soucieux de savoir si nous avions assez) et surtout… merci à Thoriq pour les activités, les conseils, les discussions nous avons pu nous immergé dans la culture et avons été chouchouté! Naeem qui était toujours présent, aux petits soins avec son humour discret et bienveillant. L’endroit va beaucoup nous manquer et nous avons rencontré des hommes avec le cœur sur la main! Nous vous conseillons vraiment d’y aller, durant nos 11 jours nous ne nous sommes pas ennuyés un instant! Nous n’avons pas les mots pour dire à quel point nous sommes reconnaissants d’avoir séjourné chez vous!

Guesthouse was nice and the manager was great

No welcome tour or explanation of the island. Only three restaurants on the island. Excursions were very expensive

It was really peaceful, lovely place and all the staff were very helpful. They helped to arrange our speedboat transfer from Male. We booked a room with patio for a family of 4. There was a connecting room that was available and not occupied. We decided to take the room as we could have more space. The guesthouse was so generous and allowed us to have the room complimentry for our stay. Very thankful for the generous gesture.

Wish there was more hot water available for shower as there are days that are slightly colder. Otherwise all was excellent

Die gesamte Anlage ist schön gestaltet, sauber und gut ausgestattet. Für ein großes Angebot an Aktivitäten wird gesorgt - sofern gewünscht. Die Abholung vom Hafen war sehr gut, weil die Straßen nicht ausgebaut sind.

Die Einstellung der Klimaanlage hat nicht so richtig funktioniert- es war sehr kalt. Eine dritte Alternative beim Frühstück wäre toll. Das ist jedoch Meckern auf hohem Niveau.

Nahe lage zum strand, familiäres gefühl

Teilweise keine Terrasse verfügbar

Pokoje były czyste i schludne, nowoczesny design. Miły, pomocny gospodarz.

Bardzo ubogie śniadania i kolacje.

Guesthouse très mignonne. Chambre spacieuse et jolie. Personnel très gentil.

Juste, j’avais lu d’excellents commentaires concernant les repas et le chef, à priori il n’est plus là (où du moins pas durant notre séjour). Et le seul repas qu’on a pris était vraiment cher pour ce que c’était (comparativement aux prix des restaurants locaux).

Camere spaziose , ambiente silenzioso in un bel giardino

Materasso troppo morbido

near beach, beach towels and beach chairs provided, friendly staff.

Had the most amazing stay among the three islands we stayed during my trip. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in the perfect location just steps from the beach. The staff were like family and helpful, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Excursions were unforgettable, especially snorkeling with manta rays and turtle point snorkeling. Truly a hidden gem – will definitely be back!

Camere pulite, staff cordiale e disponibile, letto grande e comodo

La colazione potrebbe migliorare

Sehr gutes Frühstück und schöne Zimmer.

Die Matratzen der Betten waren sehr weich.

Accoglienza perfetta, un grazie speciale a Naeem e Thoriq che sono stati molto attenti e premurosi per non farci mancare nulla. La stanza è molto curata nei dettagli , ottima la colazione.

We stayed at Manta Reserve for 5 nights for a family get away with the intention to visit Hanifaru Bay and swim with the whale sharks and manta rays. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable and the showers were always hot. Unfortunately the chef had to leave the island unexpectedly, however they did their best to find someone to provide us with breakfast each morning. The location of the hotel was also close to the bikini beach and other restaurants and perfect for drifting along the house reef to go snorkelling each morning. Thoriq was lovely, easy to communicate with and always available to answer our endless questions. He and Naeem both ensured we were able to get around by boat to snorkel, visit other islands and most importantly swim with the manta rays and turtles which was our absolute highlight. After visiting a nearby resort, we all agreed the local island of Maalhos and our accommodation at Manta Reserve was the ideal choice and a great way to experience Maldivian life.

Sehr schönes Boutique Hotel auf sehr schöner Insel. Der Staff ist äussert freundlich & hilfreich. Wir waren mehrfach schnorcheln mit Manta Reserve und haben Schildkröten, Mantas etc. gesichtet. Maalhos ist nur wenig touristisch und sehr authentisch.

A wonderfull guest house if you look for an autentic local island experience. Its perfectly located away from the islands more touristly part, but you can walk there in 4min. The staff is wonderful, they made us feel very welcomed and tended to our every wish, but also gave us a lot of space. We traveled with two small children and were received with warmth and patiente. The best thing about this hotel is the cook Crispin - we felt like having a private chef during our stay, he made amazing local and indian dishes, always asked for feedback and tailored the menu to our likeings. Just amazing. Thank you all so much!

We would recommend labeling the shampoo and the gel in the shower (didnt figure out which is which) Some hand soupe would be nice The bed matress is very, very soft (not good for back pain)

The guest house talked for itself. It’s close to the bikini beach but inland. It’s quiet. My room had some problems and they were quick and willing to give me another room, bigger one, that was very nice of them.

I didn’t like breakfast or any food there. Though breakfasts there generally r of no variety but there chef does not know what he is doing though he is Indian. I was shocked. That was also the reason why I shorten my stay there. The management should think of changing him.

Perfect island with a nice house reef and a beautiful beach. The hotel is a minute away from the tourist beach

We felt very welcome and comfortable in Manta Reserve! The cook, Crispin cooked excellent dishes, very tasty and he is friendly and open minded. Manta Reserve has a very good style, the restaurant has also an open area in the garden and it's wonderful to eat there! The waiter uses incense sticks and it's helpful against the mosquitos and they smell also very nice and create an excellent environment in the garden area while you eat. All the staff was very friendly and professional! We were picked up and left in the port, which was a huge plus for us! And the manager was very professional at all times and friendly as well! Unfortunately we couldn't do a trip as we had a diving course going on and a bit of bad weather but anyway we enjoyed our stay at Manta Reserve.

We liked everything.

Dinner is the best, you can tell what would you like to eat including fresh coconut juice Breakfast quite good Amazing home reef without currents Friendly stuff

Mattress to soft Smell in a room Soap is super cheap No fridge No welcome explanation about the island Cleaning once in 2 days

A friendly staff.

Clean, good bed, nice bathroom, close to beach , nice staff

Breakfast : very simple instant coffee, hot dog weiner, bread, tortilla, jam, eggs Dinner was pretty good Wished there was lots of fresh fruit But only watermelon or pineapple or non at all

We were a family of 4, with two teenagers, and we had two beautiful connected large rooms. Wifi was great and rooms were very clean. Everything was beautiful arranged with palms, trees, flowers everywhere. The guesthouse is located almost on the beach and just a short walk to bikini beach and the most beautiful house coral reef. We would recommend going on coral garden and turtles snorkeling trip.

Perfect spot to experience a relaxing holiday. The island was rural , untouched, beach was as big and beautiful it can be and local people were amazing. The hotel was located in the most silent part of the island and few minutes from the bikini beach. Mr. Naeem who is originally from the island was the perfect host and took us snorkeling and fishing.

availability of drinking water, a skilled and helpful chef, spacious room, near the beach

instead of a terrace we had a tree - little space, no privacy, soft bed, breakfast was the same for 5 nights - only the fruit changed, we bought a trip to see the turtles - 2 points - at 10pm the owner told us that there would only be 1 point and that the second one would be the next day.. which was not the case! No one apologized and acted as if nothing had happened! We really didn't like this approach. :((

The hotel has plenty of potential to be great with better management. The rooms are beautiful, and the garden area is lovely and kept tidy. Easy and short access to the beach. They borrowed snorkelling gear and organised us boat trips to and back from the airport. The kitchen staff are wonderful, and they take care of the cat in the property. They offer water in reusable bottles by Soneva water, like the entire island, to avoid plastic waste.

There is no housekeeping throughout the stay, meaning you don't get new towels (maybe if you ask). No emptying trash bins or sweeping the floors. There was no hand towel or hand soap. Breakfast was quite plain and simple. Some changes could have been nice. Our host was Naeem, who was nice enough, but it was difficult to get information from him. He didn't tell us anything about the island or activities unless we directly asked him specific questions. Even then, replies were vague. He organised us a boat trip, which was lovely, where we had 2 stops to snorkle, but tried to charge us price for 2 separate excursions, even if it was only one boat trip. Managed to negotiate a lower combo price, but would have appreciated it if he could have informed us about the pricing beforehand. The bed was extremely soft, so not comfortably for everyone. We read the dinner is delicious, but the price was 15$, which was quite high compared to the other local restaurants, so we opted to eat outside.

We always like to stay in a place where they give you their all. Manta Reserve gave us their best. We were on Maalhos for one night to visit friends. The speedboat pickup was seamless, the reception was easy. Our bed was very good. Our weather was rainy but the staff was sunny. The food was good and very kindly, the manager offered us a late breakfast (even though our public ferry arrived at 12:30p). We really appreciated that! Thank you, Manta Reserve!

It's such a small thing but there was no instruction about "serve yourself" to breakfast, coffee, tea. We didn't quite know what to do and sat there for quite a while (early birds!) before anyone was around to notice.

The breakfast, the Chef and the staff guys, and their cat:)

The toilet drain blocked for a whole night and we stayed until the morning with faeces and urine floating inside the toilet. In addition, once the problem was resolved, a strong smell appeared from the drain which accompanied us throughout our stay and could not be removed. As if that were not enough, we were also told from the moment we checked in that we could not throw the toilet paper in the toilet and that we would have to throw it in the bin. Too bad that with 32 degrees and without anyone regularly emptying and cleaning the bin the smell in the room had become really unpleasant. Impossible to sleep due to the fan being too loud and noisy (this is the first hotel we've found where you can't regulate it!). It was like sleeping in a room with a Boing 747 on. The mattress was also really too soft (it sinks at least 10 cm) and consists of two single mattresses (too bad they are slightly small for the bed and besides being too soft they create an annoying hole in the middle of the bed). The sunbeds are the most neglected on the entire island. There is not one that is undamaged or clean and on each of them are bird droppings that no one has ever taken the trouble to clean. Check-in was also almost non-existent (apart from the information related to the bikini beach and room issues, no useful information was given about either the hotel or its services). As if this was not enough, we asked to speak to the owner urgently and were assured that we would be contacted again. Unfortunately nobody has contacted us yet, so we will proceed by lodging an official complaint with the authority about this hotel

We stayed at Manta Reserve almost two months ago. Our communication with the venue prior arrival was fantastic. The team was responsive and helpful, ensuring a smooth pre-arrival experience with all the information requested. Although we were hosted in the old part, we really loved the simple boho style of the rooms, the comfort of the beds, the rooms size. I was clean and tidy. The property has such a charming atmosphere. We loved the green plants in the inner yard. We even enjoyed walking barefoot on the grounds, which added to the natural feel of the place. And more zen mood to our experience. The breakfast was great. My only suggestion is to add some variety. We dined at the property almost every day, and I must say, Chrispin is an amazing chef. In addition, he was making us dishes from India, where he is originally from and that gave us opportunity to explore and taste traditional Indian dishes too. We not only appreciated his culinary skills but also his warmth and kindness. He truly made us feel like we had a personal chef. Each day Chrispin took time to ask us about our food preferences and even adjusted the meals to suit our diets. His approach, care, and willingness to ensure we enjoyed every meal made the experience even more special. We really felt like we were being treated to something personalized and unique. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about the on-site manager Naeem. When I asked Naeem for information about the island, I didn’t receive any helpful answers. In fact, I ended up learning more from other tourists and locals than from the manager himself. This lack of support left us feeling less than welcome. We were left with the feeling that he knows nothing about the island and the area.

Another issue we encountered was with booking tours. We discovered that tours were only available through Naeem, which limited our options. Unfortunately, we didn’t find the trips offered appealing, nor satisfying with the pricing. In addition, on our arrival Naeem asked us to sign a form, called Waiver of Liability Disclaimer. Which, to be honest, was quite disturbing for us. Having traveled extensively around the world, I was surprised by the nature of the form. It felt excessive and made me uncomfortable. /I shared the form with other guests staying at the property – they were not told to fill the same form/ witch I found weird. On our last day at the property, we were supposed to take a speedboat arranged by Naeem. However, just as we were on our way to the port /about 7 in the morning/, Naeem informed us that the boat was no longer available. He told us it would arrive in the afternoon, with about 6-7-hour delay from our scheduled time. We were heading to another island, so thankfully, it wasn't our flight back home. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, we had to book airplane tickets to reach our destination on the same day. This led to unexpected expenses, and we ended up arriving almost 10 hours later than planned, losing a whole day of our trip. Given the situation, I kindly reached out the venue the next days to request compensation for one night, as we felt it was only fair. The venue agreed and promised to reimburse us. However, despite multiple follow-ups, the constant communication and empty explanations about “issues with the bank transfer,” it's now been over a month and 20 days, and we still haven’t received any reimbursement. This entire situation has left us with a bitter taste, and it's hard to feel satisfied with a venue that doesn’t follow through on their promises.

Our stay at this place was wonderful! The staff were polite and welcoming. The location is excellent. Our room was clean and with very comfortable bed.A special shout-out to the responsive owner, who went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. This is truly a great place to stay, and the island itself is stunning, offering a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!

Can be bit noisy from 7-30 to 8-30 if you’re room near kitchen

we liked absolutely everything, very warm welcome, wonderful cook, wonderful Naeem, I apologize in advance if I wrote the name incorrectly. they helped with any issue. we remember our vacation with great joy. now, what does not apply to the hotel, the island is beautiful, the locals are very friendly, there are several restaurants, the ocean is amazing. on the last day dolphins swam, a lot of them. in general, delight!

Thank you so much for our stay. We were made to feel so welcome and looked after. They even booked our local flights and boat ride. Rooms were clean, good choice for breakfast, lovely guesthouse. Would highly recommend

Really taking care. Friendly, clean rooms very good breakfast. We can definitely recommend it

Everything was fine

Everything was perfect. Bed and food, house reef, trips to see manta, sandbank, clean beach and quiet island.

Exceptional cook. Great organisation of arrival/departure

Easily the nicest place we’ve stayed in the Maldives! it’s the perfect location, clean well maintained facilities, and the most comfortable bed. the showers are hot and the AC is amazing but the best part about it is the Michelin level chef that prepares incredibly thoughtful fresh, healthy meals every single breakfast, lunch and dinner. we felt truly spoiled almost like we had a private chef. we’ve never been ones to eat solely at one location but we never wanted to leave because of his incredible cooking. each meal we’d look forward to the next. we’d highly recommend staying here solely for the food vacation lol the island is very very quiet with not a ton to do but with these meals and this location that is all you need for a relaxing vacation. the staff all around is just excellent. we miss it already !!

Amazing local food by the chef. We absolutely loved it, thank you!

This guesthouse is a 12 out of 10! Great location, beautiful guesthouse and very well thought out, the host Thoriq is more than helpful and all of the staff is friendly. The food tastes great and all in all we recommend this guesthouse for a stay on Maalhos!

Everything was perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay at Manta Reserve and we highly recommend it. The team is incredibly helpful and they supported us from the beginning of our trip to the end, including sharing tips on how to get there. The chef deserves a Michelin star. This is a small property and a small island and you definitely get to rest and relax fully. The team was involving us in excursions almost daily and we had an incredible time on all of them. I also loved that Manta Reserve is a fairly new infrastructure and it definitely shows. Everything was cleaned and in mint conditions inside the bedroom.

Beautifully designed boutique guesthouse on a very nice and peaceful island. Out of 5 guesthouses on 5 local islands Manta Reserve was one of the best. Rooms: big room with comfy bed, light, very nicely and tasteful decorated, small fridge, huge bathroom. Rooms were cleaned every day. Food: best food we had on Maldive islands. Several choices for breakfast (fruits, yoghurt, cerials, ommelette). Fresh, well prepared fish for dinner, also great curries. Kristin Raja is a fantastic cook and will discuss with you how you like the food prepared. Staff: All people at Manta reserve are very very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Affan, the owner or Mr Nair is always around to help you and answer questions. They will do anything to make your stay comfortable. Reef / snorkling: good snorkeling with lots of fish near bikini reef. We also did a nice snorkeling excursion by boat to nearby reefs. Besides all nice coloured fish We saw turtles, reefsharks, rays. Maalhos: nice, quiet island, friendly people. In a way Maalhos felt better kept, and there was less construction going on as on the other islands we visited. Highly recommended, both Manta Reserve and Maalhos!

I loved everything, the staff was really caring and kind. Everything was clean, food delicious and the atmosphere was really relaxing. Thank you Mr Farhan and Mr Naeem for hospitality and kindness and Shariq for the snorkeling trip. I will definitely come back

The property is beautifully designed, both inside the rooms and outside in the luscious courtyard. The location is perfect, just a short walk away from everything (beach, supermarkets, restaurants). Maahlos is a beautiful island with fantastic snorkelling, we saw turtles and eagle rays on the house reef several times during our stay. Breakfast was perfect, and very filling each morning. The owner and his team went above and beyond to make sure that we had a perfect stay for our honeymoon. Affan arranged several transfers, excursions and activities for us, including getting to snorkel with manta rays in Hanifaru bay which was a dream come true. He was always available and super responsive before and throughout our stay. His local knowledge is excellent and he has the best recommendations! We truly felt spoilt on our stay at Manta Reserve. Our whole experience there was so perfect thanks to the beautiful space and the thoughtful and attentiveness of Affan and his team.

Absolutely nothing!

The hotel was brand new, the rooms and the place was easy on the eye, we stopped by here to visit hanifaru bay and just see the Mantas and we did it & It was magical swimming with them! we should have stayed longer, the island it self is a quite and relaxing place with wonderful nature, we should have booked the place to spend our entire holiday in the Maldives and we are definitely coming back for a future holiday.

It's a perfect guesthouse villa on a local island to help slow down and enjoy the true beauty of Maldives. The villa offers scuba diving and a variety of excursions. On one excursion we saw turtles, manta rays and sharks. We also spent half day on a sand bank surrounded by crystal clear waters only. The island has a great cozy bikini beach and an amazing public beach. Don't miss out on snorkelling around the house reef every day. The villa also booked our domestic transfers and local flight. They gave us clear directions from the day we first made the booking. We wish them all the best. They helped make this the most memorable holiday we’ve ever had.

loved the place. a gem on the island. Its a brand new place with nicely decorated interiors and very near the beach. Villa hosts ensured my holiday on the island was perfect by attending to every request and going the extra mile. They organised turtle snorkeling , stand up paddle bording and dolphin cruise. The island is quite and relaxing ... pefect to spend 7 days, though my stay was short and brief. Will defienitly be back for the perfect doze soon.

Amazing place. Manta Reserve is a new, clean and well-maintained facility. Close to the beach. Best place to stay on Malhoos. The care was premium, beyond our expectations. Affan, the owner is very kind, respectful, friendly and helpful. I contacted him before our stay. He responded fast and was ready to answer all my questions. He communicated all the prices before our stay and was ready to cook according to our vegetarian diet. We were coming to Maldives for the first time and did not know how to arrange the transport from the airport to the island. Affan offered to arrange a speed boat for us. He personally welcame us at the airport and took the speedboat ride from the airport to the island with us. He helped us with everything we needed. His cooking is great, he is using much of local organic items like fresh coconut water and pulp, papaya, star fruit, mango, island grown fruits and veggies. On two nights we dined directly on the beach. Even the blue fluorscent plankton appeared which was an unforgetable experience. Affan, the owner, arranged our trips - snorkling with turtles, local cuisine cooking class, coconut oil making class and dolphin watch. We saw coral reef and swam with big turtles, tropical fish, sting rayas, mantas and watched dozens of dolphins. The island, Maalhos, is beautiful with turquoise water and white coral sand beaches which are not at all crowded. You’ll find beautiful sea shells on the beach. There is a forest on the island, full of palms and tropical trees. It has pathways with smooth white sand and you can roam there freely. Weather is great 28-32 degrees Celsius. Local people are very friendly. You can walk on the beach around the island, it takes around 45 minutes to go around the island. This holiday was a dream and I will recommended it to my friends. It’s totally worth the money, we enjoyed our stay very much.