Title: Nanuya Balavu Island Travel Guide: Best of Nanuya Balavu Island, Western Division Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nanuya Balavu Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Nanuya-Balavu-Island-Hotels.d6159978.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Nanuya Balavu Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Nanuya-Balavu-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6159978.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Nanuya Balavu Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nanuya-Balavu-Island.d6159978.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nanuya Balavu Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nanuya-Balavu-Island.d6159978.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nanuya Balavu Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Yasawa Islands which includes colourful reefs and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159978/9fb49b00-e568-4a81-8693-80d5a3b7a622.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yasawa Islands which includes colourful reefs and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159978/9fb49b00-e568-4a81-8693-80d5a3b7a622.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Canoe to another island near Paradise Cove ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633935324710/eb3f8815-8a65-4e72-a15f-d7595ab4a4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nanuya Balavu Island #### Secluded bays, superb snorkeling, 40 dive sites, excellent fishing and gigantic manta rays make this tiny island the jewel in the Yasawa crown. Nanuya Balavu is one of the smallest islands in the Yasawa chain. The island features only one resort, the Mantaray Island Resort, leaving the rest of the land deserted and free to explore. Stay at the resort or, for a great day trip, take a charter boat here from any of the nearby islands. The biggest attractions on the island are the manta rays that rest in the island’s lagoons between May and October. The channel between Nanuya Balavu and Drawaqa island is rich in nutrients and plankton, which provides a banquet for the rays. These sea creatures can stretch up to 22-feet (seven-meters) wide, but they are gentle and harmless to humans. Take a chance to swim freely with these graceful creatures as they glide through the water. Diving is not allowed around the rays, however snorkeling is accepted and encouraged. If you don’t get a chance to visit when the rays are around, Nanuya Balavu still offers plenty of other attractions. Snorkeling and diving trips leave regularly from the resort and take you to local hot spots. Kayak around the island or across the channel and relax on the many deserted beaches. The waters surrounding the island are protected by reefs and are perfect for a casual paddle. Jump on a charter and head out beyond the reefs to cast a rod. You might haul in marlin, tuna or giant trevally. Your resort will cook up your catch — there’s no better feeling than being presented with a barbecued fish that you reeled in only hours ago. For those keen to explore deeper below the surface, Mantaray Island Resort has a team of qualified instructors ready to share their secret spots with first timers and experienced divers. The Mantaray Island Resort has dorm-style accommodation and a small number of private, single-room villas. Other accommodation can be found throughout the Yasawa Islands. Nanuya Balavu is about a three-hour boat ride away from Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6159978) - Top hotels in Nanuya Balavu Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Nanuya Balavu Island ![Mantaray Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4920000/4917200/4917197/0f560772_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantaray Island Resort Yasawa Island Nanuya Balavu Island £182 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Nanuya Balavu Island. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Manta Ray Beach and Sunrise Beach ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews) Yes, but they could use more hooks inside and out for hanging items up. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4917197&PinnedHotelID=4917197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6159978) ![Barefoot Manta Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8060000/8053100/8053070/dbdafb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barefoot Manta Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary Drawaqa Island Drawaqa Island Yasawa Islands £183 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Enjoy a beach locale, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Sunrise ... 9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews) The oceanfront bure was absolutely amazing! One of the best places I stayed on my trip for sure. The staff was great and the diving was awesome. The food could use a little love, but I really enjoyed my stay here. 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