Hawar Resort by Mantis, ManamaHawar Resort by Mantis in Manama, Bahrain has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 89 hotels we score in Manama. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $683 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hawar Resort by Mantis is a five-star resort situated on Hawar Island within a protected wildlife sanctuary in Bahrain. The property provides 104 rooms, suites, and overwater villas. It serves families and travellers seeking outdoor activities, offering two outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, and five restaurants. Guests can access a spa with a sauna, hot tub, and massage services, alongside a gym and various water-based sports. The resort includes a garden and a business centre. While the facilities are extensive, the swimming pools are relatively small and shallow.What stands out

Overwater villa options

Private beach access

Multiple dining venues

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Small shallow swimming pools

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