Hawar Islands, Bahrain
Hawar Resort By Mantis
Desert wildlife resort
Hawar Islands, Bahrain
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MantisDesert wildlife resort
Days revolve around the Gulf and the wilderness, shifting from open-water paddling to sunset drives tracking wild oryx.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Wildlife safaris, water sports, and obstacle courses across a secluded island campus.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
All light and airy rooms look across the endless stretch of water… the ultimate choice, an overwater villa.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The island lies a 30-minute boat crossing from Durrat Al Bahrain, surrounded by calm coastal shallows and open desert.
The rooms
Overwater villas stand directly over the water, while beachfront villas have private plunge pools steps from the sand.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main swimming pool faces the Gulf, bordered by sun loungers under a sweeping white canopy.
The spa and gym
The beachfront spa has saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms, and the gym opens through glass doors to a courtyard.
At the table
Bahri serves local seafood beneath timber-slatted ceilings, and C-Salt cooks Peruvian-Mediterranean dishes beside ocean-facing windows.
How it began
The archipelago was designated a protected Ramsar wetland decades ago to safeguard massive breeding colonies of Socotra cormorants.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.