MANTIS TO DEBUT IN BAHRAIN WITH LUXURY ECO RESORT

ACCOR HAS SIGNED a deal to open its first Mantis-branded property on Bahrain’s Hawar Island, a resort it says will merge luxury with eco-tourism, while “redefining adventure”.

The hotel group is partnering with Edamah (Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company) to develop the property on Hawar Island, which is a 45-minute boat ride from the Bahrain mainland and has been recognised by UNESCO for its natural history.

The resort will feature 72 keys including overwater villas with direct access to the sea, plus five dining concepts and extensive sports and leisure facilities such as an Adventure Park, a tennis court, a bike track, and a waterpark.

Situated on the west coast of Hawar Island, the property will be surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary, making it one of the first such environmentally focused projects and a “one-of-a-kind destination” in the Middle East.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the island’s biodiversity, which includes sand Gazelles, Arabian Oryx, multicoloured coral reefs, and endangered Dugongs. The island is also a haven for birdwatchers, attracting various migratory birds, particularly Socotra Cormorants.

Mantis properties include authentic curated hotels, eco-lodges and waterways, all of which prioritise sustainability and promote appreciation of the natural environment.