Hawar Resort by Mantis

A Unique Eco-Luxury Island Escape

Nestled on Bahrain’s pristine Hawar Island, just 20 km off Bahrain’s mainland and reachable via a short 25–30-minute boat ride, Hawar Resort by Mantis offers an eco-conscious luxury retreat like no other in the GCC. Surrounded by a rich wildlife sanctuary, this 104-room resort sets a new benchmark for sustainability, heritage, and immersive experiences.

Whether in a Superior or Deluxe Room overlooking dunes or the sea, or in one of the striking overwater villas and beachfront villas with plunge pools, every space is designed to blend comfort with the island’s natural beauty. Guests can also enjoy family suites and accessible options, all thoughtfully appointed and sustainably built.

The resort boasts five distinctive dining venues and rotating celebrity chefs where guests enjoy CSalt’s Peruvian and Mexican fusion with Bahraini touches, alongside beach lounges and pool bars. Culinary offerings span Bahraini, regional, and global flavours, emphasising fresh, eco-aware sourcing. The spa delivers restorative treatments, from holistic massages to facials, while wellness extends to yoga sessions, fitness classes, sauna, and state-of-the-art spa facilities set in serene surroundings.

Guests of all ages will appreciate the diverse activities, including snack kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, mountain or quad bike tours, fishing, tennis, and the thrilling Bear Grylls Adventure Zone hosted by BGSA. Children and teens can benefit from dedicated clubs, water play zones, movie nights, as well as sports classes. For extra water fun moments, the resort also offers an adventure park and a water park.

Hawar Resort by Mantis prides itself on being among the most environmentally progressive resorts in the Middle East. It operates without single-use plastics, has an on-site water bottling plant, rigorous recycling, and is on track to run entirely off-grid using a soon-to-be-completed solar farm. All guest transfers, materials, and experiences are shaped by conservation-led principles, designed to preserve the island’s ecosystem.