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Palavra Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 6 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lounge
Beach
Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (BHD 9 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Reef Island, Building 2951, Road 4652, Block 346, Manama
  • Place, City Center Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bab Al Bahrain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Avenues Bahrain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manama (BAH-Bahrain Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Four Rooms)

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds

Suite (Four Suites)

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Royal Villa, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Villa (Three Suites)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Villa, Sea View (Three Suites)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds

Villa (Two Suites)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Villa (Two Suites)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manama

Located in Sea Front, Palavra Resort is within a 5-minute drive of City Center Mall and Dana Mall. This 93-room, 5-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with indoor private hot tubs and a full-service spa.
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What's nearby

  • City Center Mall - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bahrain Financial Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bab Al Bahrain - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Avenues Bahrain - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bahrain International Circuit - 23 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manama (BAH-Bahrain Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUSHISAMBA - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪there - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ROKA - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pelican Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Brezza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palavra Resort

Luxury resort with 6 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Palavra Resort have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BHD 20 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury resort include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
43-inch LED TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and jetted tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include indoor private hot tubs, minibars, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Palavra Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: BHD 9 for adults and BHD 4.50 for children
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chocolaterie
  • Fine Cafe
  • Pool Delight
  • Shisha Lounge
  • Tokyo Reef

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BHD 25 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately BHD 9 for adults and BHD 4.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BHD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BHD 25 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Palavra Resort.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Reef Resort Manama
Reef Manama
Reef Resort
Reef Boutique Hotel
Palavra Resort Resort
Palavra Resort Manama
Palavra Resort Resort Manama

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Palavra Resort?

This resort is situated in Sea Front, close to Bab Al Bahrain, Manama Souq, and Moda Mall. You'll also find City Center Mall and Dana Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Palavra Resort?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the resort. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Is a spa located at Palavra Resort?

Palavra Spa is the resort's spa and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does Palavra Resort include a casino on the premises?

No, Palavra Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Palavra Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Palavra Resort?

This waterfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 outdoor pools, a bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Palavra Resort have a hot tub?

Yes, this resort features private indoor spa tubs in all guestrooms.

Does Palavra Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Palavra Resort has 6 restaurants, and serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Palavra Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Palavra Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Palavra Resort?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Palavra Resort?

The closest major airport to Palavra Resort is Manama (BAH-Bahrain Intl.), which is 9 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Palavra Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Palavra Resort.

Palavra Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

yousef

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tarek mourad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love my stay here …especially the swimming pool and the room is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar, Burbank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, amazing staff, lovely accommodation always a pleasure and fun to stay at palavra. The staff are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ibrahim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really beautiful resort, tasty food at decent prices, friendly and helpful staff. Love the infinity pool!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

W

Liked: Staff & service
There was fees for accommodation approx wasn’t mentioned in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Resort has a nice location with a large clean infinity pool. However, resort generally not well maintained, albeit generally clean in most areas there were many facilities broken or in disrepair and sun loungers were dirty as were the pool tables. The water feature in the villa garden was full of debris, the back door onto my terrace did not open. There were finger prints all over the fridge. Lots of broken chairs and loungers by the pool. It’s a shame as it has the basis for being a great resort, it just needs better maintenance. I tried calling reception many times the night before my departure to arrange my luggage to be collected, there was no answer, in the morning after finally speaking to reception I waited 10 minutes then gave up and walked (my villa was furthest possible from reception) that said the receptionist was then very helpful arranging a taxi. Also found sign posting around the resort to be lacking, it took me a few attempts to find the door from the pool into the main reception building. I really wish I could have rated it higher, there were just too many down points
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing and the staff was wonderful. Lovely boutique hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junaid, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 5 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tahani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mahitab

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel location is excellent very close to Water Garden beach and restaurants. The facilities are not well maintained, the pool was not functioning, it worked the second day of our stay, only one restaurant was working, the spa had no therapists, and the kids playing area was open without anything inside, just an outdoor trampoline. The pool, when it worked, is excellent, the service and the view are great! There is sand so the kids loved it! The room furniture is a little old, the beds are very comfortable, the bathroom had no hot water and the jacuzzi was leaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ibrahim

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMAD, KAEC

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and Quiet place. Mosquito protection and room scent can be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

MOHAMED

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
مكان جميل مطل على الشاطئ لكن المنتجع مستهلك من جميع النواحي لاتوجد صيانة في دورات المياة والاينارة الخارجية لاتعمل والتي تعمل ترمش طول الليل وكذلك لايوجد مواقف كافية للسيارات وصعوبة تسجيل الدخول والخروج عند الاستقبال
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good experience

Mmmm good experience We like it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like the villa

Nice villa and we like the reef island
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like the room

Good room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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