The Environmentally Conscious Resort Celebrates Inauguration with a Royal Ceremony
The highly anticipated Hawar Resort by Mantis has officially been inaugurated following a ribbon cutting ceremony led by His Royal Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for the Environment.
Nestled on the UNESCO-recognised Hawar Island, just 20 kilometres from Bahrain’s mainland, the resort sets a new benchmark for eco-luxury travel in the region, combining sustainability, cultural heritage, and modern sophistication.
This unique eco-luxury destination is now accepting bookings for stays from 29th January 2025 onwards, inviting guests to connect with the beauty and heritage of Bahrain’s most precious island sanctuary.
Hawar Resort by Mantis, one of the first environmentally conscious resorts of its kind in the GCC, boasts 104 beautifully designed accommodations. Featuring a combination of rooms in the main building as well as beach and overwater villas with private pools and beach access, the resort offers a luxurious escape amidst the Arabian Gulf’s turquoise waters.
Guests can enjoy an array of amenities such as a tranquil beachfront spa, a kids’ and teens’ club, and the thrilling Bear Grylls Adventure Zone catering to adventurers of all ages. Culinary enthusiasts can look forward to five distinctive dining outlets, including C-Salt, an innovative dining venue promising seasonal pop-ups and celebrity chef appearances.
Hawar Resort by Mantis is committed to sustainable practices, integrating advanced conservation technologies and waste management systems to protect the island’s rich biodiversity, ensuring that the natural beauty of Hawar Island remains preserved for future generations.
Commenting on the inauguration, Andre Erasmus, General Manager of Hawar Resort by Mantis, said: “It brings us immense joy to officially inaugurate Hawar Resort by Mantis and share its unparalleled charm with guests from near and far. This resort embodies the spirit of Bahrain – a destination where tradition meets innovation, and where nature is celebrated. By preserving the island’s natural ecosystem and celebrating its cultural identity, we aim to create an experience that honours Bahrain’s past while shaping its future.”
About Mantis
Mantis is a leading conservation-focused hotel brand with eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-escapes located in remote destinations. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.
Acclaimed for its pioneering work in development, management, marketing, education and conservation, Mantis’s business model successfully combines responsible tourism, conservation and adventure, which translates to one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, in a bustling city, or in the midst of a forest, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves.
While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective ambition to be extraordinary; to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness. Mantis consistently curates, collects and discovers destinations and experiences that stir the soul, defy expectations and live in the heart forever. Mantis is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
