Hawar Resort by Mantis
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The only resort on Bahrain's Hawar Islands, reached by boat from Durrat Al Bahrain, with beach and overwater villas on a protected island.
About Hawar Resort by Mantis
Hawar Resort by Mantis opened in January 2025 on the Hawar Islands, a group of low desert islands off Bahrain's south-east coast that is a protected nature area and an important breeding ground for the Socotra cormorant. The resort is operated by Mantis, an eco-focused brand within Accor.
It has 104 keys, from rooms and suites to tented suites, beach villas and overwater villas, many with private pools. The resort fronts a beach of around 1.8 km and has a main pool, a spa offering massages and facials, and kids and teens clubs with nanny services available.
There are five restaurants and bars serving Bahraini, regional and international food. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling on the house reef, jet skiing, horse and camel riding, birdwatching and a Bear Grylls Adventure Zone, together with a kids water park and adventure park.
The journey is part of the experience. Guests check in at the Durrat Al Bahrain Welcome Pavilion at the southern tip of the main island and take a boat across, which the resort puts at around 30 minutes. Day passes with boat transfers have been offered in some seasons.
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Highlights
- 104 rooms, suites, beach villas and overwater villas
- Around 1.8 km of beach
- Five restaurants and bars
- Spa, kids club and teens club
- Bear Grylls Adventure Zone and water sports
- Birdwatching on a protected island
Good to know
- All arrivals are by boat from the Durrat Al Bahrain Welcome Pavilion; the resort asks guests to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure.
- Boats run on a fixed schedule set by the resort, so check times when you book.
- Hawar is a protected area; stay on marked routes and follow guidance around wildlife.
- Pack for sun and wind, as there are no shops on the island beyond the resort.
Getting there
Drive to Durrat Al Bahrain in the Southern Governorate and follow signs to the Welcome Pavilion, then take the resort boat across to Hawar.
Questions people ask
How do you get to Hawar Resort?
Guests check in at the Durrat Al Bahrain Welcome Pavilion and take the resort's boat to Hawar Island. The resort describes the crossing as about 30 minutes.
When did Hawar Resort by Mantis open?
It opened in January 2025.
How many rooms does Hawar Resort have?
It has 104 keys, including rooms, suites, tented suites, beach villas and overwater villas.
Can you visit Hawar Resort for the day?
Day passes that include the boat transfer have been offered in some seasons. Check the resort's website for current availability.
