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Palavra Resort

5.0 star property
Ocean views complement international dining at this coastal retreat where travelers can indulge in spa treatments or lounge by the pool under clear blue skies.

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2 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - Palavra Resort (Manama)
Daily continental breakfast for a fee - Palavra Resort (Manama)
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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Palavra Resort (Manama)
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Palavra Resort, oceanside, offers a peaceful escape with six restaurants and a coffee shop. The Reef Aqua Spa specializes in hot stone massages and reflexology. The health club hosts yoga classes, and guests can find quiet moments in the garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa (Four Rooms) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa (Four Rooms)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Four Suites) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (Four Suites)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Suite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Villa, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Royal Villa, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa (Three Suites) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa (Three Suites)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, Sea View (Three Suites) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa, Sea View (Three Suites)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa (Two Suites)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Villa (Two Suites)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room (Garden) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room (Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Sea Front, a neighborhood in Manama, Palavra Resort is near the airport and on the waterfront. Bab Al Bahrain and La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit City Center Mall and Dana Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al Muharraq Stadium or Bahrain National Stadium. Visit our Manama travel guide
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Reef Island, Building 2951, Road 4652, Block 346, Manama

What's nearby

  • Bab Al Bahrain
    Bab Al Bahrain
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • City Center Mall
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Seef Mall
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bahrain Financial Harbour
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bahrain Mall
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BHD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Palavra Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Is Palavra Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palavra Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Palavra Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Palavra Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BHD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palavra Resort located?

Located in Sea Front, this luxury resort is within 6 mi (10 km) of City Center Mall, Dana Mall, and Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. Bab Al Bahrain and Seef Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Palavra Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful and professional. The rooms were good. The lounge and restaurant were also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique hotel. Great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool was great. Lifeguards very helpful and friendly. Room comfy and spacious. The hot tub wasn’t working in the bathroom. Very helpful and friendly staff. Always went out of their way to help.
Lovely cocktails
Great sunset
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SAQER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This rooms are clean and relaxing, and the area withing the resort is nice for walking and enjoying the ambient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Faris

Rooms were part of a small villa with no common space Not very clean . Bedsheets didn’t smell fresh Slow service But staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Musaed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdulrahman

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

Like the room

Good room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sultan Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very excellent try it was clean and the treatment was soft
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Anne Robertine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is like a dream come true ❤️. People are friendly and helpful. You are seen, they come to you asking if they can help. The room is beautiful, the infinity pool is wonderful. We have had the best holiday ever💕❤️💕.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable time here. The island is beautiful. The amenities are great. The lagoon pool is amazing. Room was clean and nicely decorated. The staff were helpful. 10/10
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Most enjoyable

This hotel has one of the best pools. It is like being at the beach but without the salt water. Rooms were spacious and well appointed. Good quality was good throughout the stay both in the restaurant and in room dining We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was wondering why I didn't know about this place long before. It was quite and nice retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Service, nice location, needs some reform

The Palavra Resort has an outstanding location in an island. It has a nice infinity beach pool, a few restaurants with decent food quality. The Service was very kind. However the rooms are not 5 star: the interior design is outdated, we stayed in a Suite with no view at all. No amenities or minibar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mahitab

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Sultan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abir

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort, clean and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

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