I found The Manta Lodge while planning my trip to Australia on the internet. I did not stay there however as I already had accomodations on Straddie. I booked the morning, two tank dive. I brought only my reg and computer and hired the rest. The staff was very helpful with getting me the gear. They used Mares bcd's and... More

I did 4 dives at Flat Rock, Shag Rock and Manta Bommie. No mantas but saw many turtles, shovel nosed rays, a grey nurse shark and white-tipped. Fish species are a mix of tropical and sub-tropical fish. Most notable in the dive sites are many sea urchins that enjoy the crevices in the Rocks and also the scorpion fish that... More

This is a fantastic dive centre. James and the crew run a really fantastic and safe diving operation. Everyone is really helpful and the centre is set up to cater perfectly for scuba divers, for example the locked cage for drying wetsuits The rooms in the hostel are adequate for divers needs and the shared bathrooms are clean. The hostel... More

I stayed here for 10 nights and I absolutely loved it! Great location a quick walk to the beach and a little longer walk to Point Lookout. Life on Straddie is relaxed and this is the perfect place to stay!! Friendly staff help you out with whatever you need. Highly recommend! More

This place is old and in serious need of renovation. There is no air flow in the rooms and it is hot at nights. Then on top of that the morning scuba briefing and gear preparation occurs outside your window, not ideal if your not diving. The location is OK, close to the beach, but quite a hike from the... More

We've been diving with the Manta Lodge twice now, once for thier annual Shark fest. We choose not to stay at the Lodge because it is a youth hostel and we're not...youth, nor are we hostile towards youth, we just like to sleep. The staff is friendly and very good at providing excellent dives. James or Joshua are the one's... More

This Backpacker hostel is not really what you would expect. It is more. As well as being an accredited dive centre where you can book scuba diving, whale and dolphin watching ( in season), it is in a great location, a few steps away from the beach, bus stop, convenience store, and bowls club for mainstream counter meals and bar.... More

very friendly and relaxing atmosphere loved chilling out around the fire pit in the evenings one of the best hostel we've stayed in More

This is an ideal place for back packers and those looking for a relaxing island holiday. This does not have flash 5 star luxury but provides a 5 star location and friendship. Access to Straddie is via a water taxi across a beautiful bay but suggest you talk to management for best fares at +61734098888. Chong and Zoe are great... More