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Mantis St Helena

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
📍1-3 Main Street · Jamestown ↗
📞+00029025505·Official site ↗
Offsite parking discounted rates availableNightclubGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesAll 80 facilities +
Review
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Mantis St Helena is a 30-bedroom boutique hotel set in the original East India Company's officers' barracks built in 1774. The Hotel boasts a large restaurant, cocktail bar, guest lounge and two spacious outdoor terraces. Offering luxurious heritage rooms and suites and newly built contemporary rooms, Mantis has set a new accommodation standard on the island. Situated in the capital Jamestown, a few minute's walk from the sea front, museum, archives, shops, bars, restaurants and transport links.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 144 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18

Guests praise the central location, renovated rooms, and friendly staff. Dining is generally well-regarded. Complaints focus on maintenance issues, slow breakfast service, limited menu variety, and debates over value for money relative to 4-star standards.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.8
Cleanliness9.6
Service9.2
Surroundings9.0
Facilities8.8
Value8.8
＋ PraisedEnthusiastic & professional staff · Prime central location · Spacious, comfortable & clean rooms · High-quality dining & excellent breakfast
－ ComplaintsRoadside rooms experience noise · Lack of dedicated indoor lounge · Some amenities require prior arrangement · Credit card payments incur surcharge

KEYIdeal for those valuing location and hospitality. Expect minor maintenance quirks, allow time for breakfast, and book dinners in advance.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and convenience?＋
Located right on the beachfront in Jamestown with excellent location scores (9.8). It is centrally situated for easy exploration and public transport access.
diningAre there rich options for breakfast and dining?＋
Offers buffet, à la carte, and continental breakfast with high quality ratings. However, some guests note slow service and limited variety during peak times.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Children are allowed, with kid meals and family rooms available. Facilities include darts, but maintenance issues should be checked in advance.
businessWhat is the experience like for business travelers?＋
Business guests appreciate the central location, spacious modern rooms, and friendly staff. While it has the best internet on the island, some find it still slow.
coupleWhat are the pros and cons for couples?＋
Couples love the location, comfort, and service. The main drawback is potential street noise in some rooms and lack of a dedicated indoor lounge area.
roomWhat are the room conditions like? Is it soundproof?＋
Rooms are renovated, comfortable, and highly rated for cleanliness (9.6). Some have soundproofing, but street-facing rooms may be noisy.
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