Manta Beach Retreat is a hotel on Addu, an inhabited local island in Addu Atoll. It is on Addu itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Manta Beach Retreat suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Addu’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island. The listed airport shuttle also helps arrivals who would rather not arrange their own boat transfer. A pool on site gives you somewhere to swim when the sea is choppy.
It suits less well anyone who wants a bar or a drink with dinner, because alcohol is available only on resort islands, or anyone who wants the privacy and service of a resort.
Location
The listed address is Majudhudheen Magu Manta Beach Retreat, 19010 Hikahera, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Addu, which is why we list it under Addu City in our Southern Atolls section. It is about 531.9 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 529.9 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Manta Beach Retreat
Manta Beach Retreat is a hotel. On a local island, expect a smaller and simpler set-up than at a resort. Compare the room categories for bed set-up, bathroom, air conditioning and outlook before you choose. Every room is listed with a tea and coffee maker.
Facilities at Manta Beach Retreat
Listed facilities at Manta Beach Retreat include an outdoor swimming pool, an airport shuttle, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, room service and family rooms. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Addu, local-island rules apply: shoulders and knees should be covered in the village and at any beach that is not a designated tourist beach. Friday is the weekly day of rest, when shops close for prayers and public ferry services are reduced. Boat transfers depend on sea conditions, so leave some slack before an international flight.
Getting there and getting around
Reaching Addu involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses. An airport shuttle is listed; check what it is, when it runs and whether it costs extra.
Explore the area
- Addu City: our destination guide
- Southern Atolls: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Southern Atolls
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Manta Beach Retreat, confirm the room type and outlook, whether breakfast or other meals are included, how and when the airport transfer runs and what it costs, and the cancellation terms. If you arrive late in the day, ask whether a boat can still run after dark.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Manta Beach Retreat, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.