Words from Our Guests
A diver’s paradise with world-class hospitality.
My husband and I just spent an amazing week at Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers, and I can't say enough good things about the entire experience. The diving itself was spectacular. The health and diversity of the coral collection is just beautiful, and we saw a bit of everything: nudibranchs, rock movers, octopuses, barracudas, stingrays, sharks, and of course, the mantas. Doing the twilight mandarin fish dive was...
Marybeth Kochis, MantaFest 2025
I will put a wonderful review on Tripadvisor. This place is heaven-home away from home-Please never change!
Dee & Kris Burton, MantaFest 2025
The entire staff was incredible! You all go above and beyond to make this experience truly unforgettable! A hug thank you for an amazing week! We felt like a part of the family! Looking forward to writing an outstanding review & experience on social media!!
Ann Donahue, MantaFest 2025
Once again, a great 2 weeks at MantaFest! You guys are the best at making me feel at home on Yap. Improvement I really appreciated this year! Lunch box system Nitrox analyzing system The new chef is amazing This place keeps on getting better all the time!
Ed & Jana Canada, MantaFest 2025
All of the staff are wonderful. Shout out to Flo and Clo as they are fun to be around. Can't say enough about the dive staff either! This is the 3rd time at Manta Bay Resort. Each time has been special and unique. Can't say enough about the people, staff and presenters. We will be back!
Robert S. & Ella Marie Shew, MantaFest 2025
Every single person/employee was exceptional-always friendly & wanting to please. One food choice was varied and everything we had, we enjoyed.
A great place to stay and go diving in Yap
The Manta Ray Bay Resort is my place to stay when I visit Yap. The staff are professional, friendly and will help you have a wonderful stay. The rooms are spacious, clean and include a mini-refrigerator. Meals are served on a wooden 3-deck Indonesian cargo ship over 100 years old that gives you a great views of the harbor. The food is delicious (especially their homemade banana bread); and they...
An excellent place to stay, and great snorkeling services.
An excellent place to stay, and great snorkeling services. Loved the meals. Room was tidy and well maintained. Pool was perfect.
Unforgetable experience – could not be better
Hotel offers everything needed, staff is super-friendly, diving crew is well organized and helpful. We were there at Yap day - a unique possibility to get to know some of the old culture, very relaxing.
Wonderful surprise
A beautiful resort made wonderful by the staff. This is a small island and this resort is unique with a great dive staff and facility. Weather unfortunately wasn’t the best our week we were there, but we would definitely go back and are planning to do so. The diving was amazing irregardless of the weather.
BEST PLACE TO STAY
What a WONDERFUL PLACE TO STAY!! THE ENTIRE STAFF KNOWS YOUR NAME! It is so heartwarming. Everyone does their best to make sure you have the best stay. The rooms were comfortable and the food was very good, tasty bacon for breakfast, fresh fish choices and they also have brown bread. .The staff acknowledges that we have come far and I felt appreciation for my journey by the locals. Everyone...