Located on the largely untouched shores of Hawar Island, Hawar Resort by Mantis which opened earlier this year, strikes the perfect balance between luxurious refuge and indulgent rejuvenation.
Think Maldives in closer proximity for Saudi and Gulf travellers seeking a wellness-driven escape rooted in ancient Bahraini customs. The backdrop is the shimmering Gulf waters and protected nature in a resort that delivers both immersion and refinement without excess flamboyance.
The Location & Getting There
Hawar Island is accessed via a one-hour drive from Bahrain International Airport followed by a 30-minute boat transfer from the mainland to the island’s private pavilion. The island is 20km south of Bahrain and geographically closer to Qatar. The journey reinforces the sense of separation from everyday life and the resort, tastefully designed with elements of Bahrain’s heritage, offers luxury with sustainability in mind.
The Rooms
104 accommodation options range from guest rooms in the main hotel to beach villas and over-water villas, many with private pools. Architecture draws on local materials of limestone, lime-render and traditional cross-ventilation, lending the spaces a clean, calm feel rather than a resort-showpiece gloss. For wellness-minded guests, the over-water villas floating above pristine waters offer both isolation and light, airy spaces to unwind. Each villa has a host who is available for lifts in a buggy to and from dining, bars and activities. Bicycles are also provided.
The Ambiance & Guests
The clientele includes affluent families and couples who appreciate quiet luxury and nature-centric experiences. With its kids’ and teens’ club, Bear Grylls Adventure Zone, pool, adventure activities, and spa, the resort accommodates multi-generational wellbeing travel. The villas, both overwater and beach and available with up to three bedrooms, offer compete privacy.
The Dining
Hawar Resort by Mantis offers guests a selection of different dining options. The resort has five venues that range from an all-day buffet-style restaurant serving regional seafood and Gulf-fresh ingredients, to the signature concept venue “C-Salt”, which hosts chef pop-ups and more adventurous menus with local and Peruvian influences.The clean design of the dining spaces and emphasis on local produce speak to the resort’s wellness orientation.
Spa & Wellness
Central to the resort’s appeal for wellness seekers is the dedicated spa zone. The spa covers 1,500 m², with male and female sections and thermal experiences, relaxation lounges, indoor and outdoor studios for mind-body practices, and ocean-view treatment suites. It also offers an al-fresco yoga terrace, eucalyptus steam rooms and an excellent Balinese massage. It is well suited to travellers who view wellness as a 360-degree experience of sleep, movement, spa, and nutrition.
Why Book?
Hawar resort is not merely another luxury beach resort, it’s a curated destination offering respite, nature and wellness. If your idea of luxury includes calm, isolation, and an environmentally conscious framework, then this is a compelling option. Add to that the sense of place, the island’s protected ecosystem, the quiet beach and the architectural nods to tradition.
Hawar Resort by Mantis, Bahrain
Prices start from SAR1600 per night
