Manta Ray is a guest house on Fulidhoo, an inhabited local island in Vaavu Atoll. It is on Fulidhoo itself, among the island’s own community rather than on a private resort island.
Best for
Manta Ray suits travellers who would rather stay on a local island than at a resort, spending their days on Fulidhoo’s beaches, on the water and on boat excursions run from the island.
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 Lovely Garden Manta Ray, 10010 Fulidhoo, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Fulidhoo, which is why we list it under Fulidhoo in our Central Atolls section. It is about 58.2 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 56.0 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Manta Ray
Manta Ray is a guest house. 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.
Facilities at Manta Ray
Listed facilities at Manta Ray include free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, family rooms and a private beach area. A private beach area is listed, which matters on a local island where swimwear rules differ between beaches, so confirm where it is and how guests use it.
Trade-offs and what to know
On Fulidhoo, 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 Fulidhoo involves a domestic flight, a seaplane or a long boat transfer depending on the route, so confirm the arrangement your booking uses. Once there, the island is small enough to explore on foot.
Explore the area
- Fulidhoo: our destination guide
- Central Atolls: our regional guide
- Where to stay in Central Atolls
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Manta Ray, 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 Ray, 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.