STAY AT MANTA LODGE

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Manta lodge

Beachside Accommodation on North Stradbroke Island.
Simple. Comfortable. Steps from the beach.

Beachside Accommodation on North Stradbroke Island.
Simple. Comfortable. Steps from the beach.

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Steps from the Beach

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Dorm, Private & Family Rooms

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Up to 40 Guests

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Air-Conditioned Rooms

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Shared Kitchen & Guest Areas

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Your Island Base at Point Lookout.

Learn to Dive.
Become a Confident Diver.

Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre on beautiful North Stradbroke Island is the perfect place to relax and escape. Enjoy the beauty of our amazing island paradise in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where you can meet new friends and catch up with old ones.

Popular with backpackers and divers from all over the world, we offer comfortable dorm-style and private accommodation right on the beach at Point Lookout.

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Choose the Stay That Suits You

Choose the Stay That Suits You

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Stay Where You Dive

Stay Where You Dive

Make the most of your Straddie adventure with accommodation and diving in one place. Stay at Manta Lodge and enjoy the convenience of our on-site dive centre, easy gear storage, warm showers after your dives and the perfect base for live-in courses and extended dive trips.

Simple Comforts. Everything You Need.

Simple Comforts. Everything You Need.

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Commercial
Kitchen

BBQ & Outdoor
Dining

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Free
Wi-Fi

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Air
Conditioning

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Laundry
Facilities

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Guest Lounge
& TV Room

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Pool Table
& Table Tennis

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On-Site
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Everything You Need at Point Lookout

Everything You Need at Point Lookout

  • Beach across the road
  • Local shops and cafés nearby
  • Easy access to island buses
  • Dive centre on site
  • Walks, beaches and wildiife close by
  • Friendly social atmosphere
  • Practical budget accommodation rather than luxury-resort language
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Location and island information

Location and island information

New Divers, Real Confidence

New Divers, Real Confidence

Hear from some of our recent guests and divers.

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Ich habe einen Doppeltauchgang mit ihnen gebucht. War alles super organisiert bei Fragen würde dir gleich freundlich geholfen war rundum zufrieden und habe zur Krönung sogar einen Manta gesehen kann das Tauchen nur empfehlen und werde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
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This is a great backpacker place. The staff is extremely service minded and the place has everything you need for at stay. The location is great with walkable distance to some good hiking trails.
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I've done countless scuba dives with these guys, and they're my favourite operator in SEQ. Very professional and safe crew. Very friendly staff too which is really important for me too! I highly recommend diving with Manta Lodge, whether you're doing a course or just doing fun dives.
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Diana I
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We returned this year and once again very happy with our experience. James, Taylah & Jaimie and crew are very competent, safety conscious and as full of energy and fun as ever. It was an incredible experience, and apart from the exhilaration of boat ride to dive site (Flat Rock) we were so fortunate to dive with nurse sharks, turtles, rays and more. In addition, the whales were close by and singing during the dives. We will be back as the experience ticked lots of boxes for us. My husband & I booked a Refresher Dive & Double Dive with the team at Manta Lodge and were so well looked after by the team. Taylah did our Refresher Dive with us and she was so patient, full of energy and gave us so much reassurance to get us back into diving again. Alyssa assisted and was so calm and reassuring too. The Double Dive was fabulous and all the crew very supportive. We felt very safe in the care of the dive team. James was driving the boat and couldn't be a better person to be in charge of boat and making sure all divers were kept safe. The dive team Madi, Alyssa & Taylah kept us all well monitored. Fantastic dive sites with plenty of fish, turtles, wobbygongs etc. Wonderful to have the whales splashing about close by and to hear them singing underwater on the dives. We'll be booking again without hesitation.
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Jarrod H
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The Manta crew were fantastic! And the accommodation very nice for a hostel, if you're doing a diving course with Manta I highly recommend staying onsite overnight.
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Bernard M
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Greatest staff ever! Epic dives! Well worth the trip!
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Charlotte M
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amazing time here!
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I stayed at Manta Lodge in Room 103 over the weekend for my birthday, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place. Everything was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable, the shower had plenty of hot water, the blanket was thick and cozy, and the air conditioning kept the room warm and comfortable during the colder nights. Having a mini fridge and a mirror in the room was also very convenient. The young man at reception was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was travelling with a friend, and he took the time to explain everything to us, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The reception area is connected to a dive shop, which is absolutely adorable if you love diving. There are so many interesting diving items and accessories to browse. The location is fantastic right across from the beach. Having breakfast while looking out at the ocean was the perfect way to start the day. The shared kitchen is one of the best I’ve seen. It has absolutely everything you could need: plates, mugs, glasses, pots, pans, cooking utensils, and more. You don’t even need to bring much food because there’s a supermarket just a short walk away with surprisingly good prices. It was my first visit to North Stradbroke Island, and staying at Manta Lodge made my birthday even more special. The accommodation was comfortable, welcoming, in the perfect location, and offered amazing value for money. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island!

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