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Mantis St Helena

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A modern hotel lobby with a stone archway, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a painting on the wall. - Mantis St Helena (Jamestown)
A building with a sign reading "Mantis St Helena" and multiple flags, including the UK flag. - Mantis St Helena (Jamestown)
A staircase with white railings and wooden steps. - Mantis St Helena (Jamestown)
A bed with two yellow pillows, a floral bedspread, and a framed picture of a mountain on the wall. - Mantis St Helena (Jamestown)
A well-lit living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - Mantis St Helena (Jamestown)
Located close to Sub-Tropic Adventures and Prosperous Bay, Mantis St Helena provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Contemporary Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a green chair, a painting of a rocky landscape, and a lamp.

Contemporary Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Heritage Room

  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Heritage Suites

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Heritage Suites

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Jamestown, Mantis St Helena is in the historical district and near the beach. Plantation House and Napoleon's Grave are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prosperous Bay and Turks Cap. Don't miss out on a visit to Sub-Tropic Adventures. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Jamestown travel guide
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1-3 Main Street, Jamestown, STHL 1ZZ

What's nearby

  • Sub-Tropic Adventures
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Napoleon's Grave
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Plantation House
    8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Longwood House
    11 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Jamestown (HLE)
    38 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: GBP 19 (one-way), (up to 13 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Mantis St Helena have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Mantis St Helena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mantis St Helena?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mantis St Helena?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Mantis St Helena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of GBP 25 per person applies.

Where is Mantis St Helena located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sub-Tropic Adventures and within 6 mi (10 km) of Plantation House and Napoleon's Grave. Longwood House is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mantis St Helena Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mantis was a nice hotel centrally located in Jamestown. The staff was very friendly, courteous, and amenable. All of the people on Saint Helena Island were very friendly, and I would recommend a visit there at any time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent location, comfortable well-equipped rooms but what made this place special was the staff. Everyone was helpful and sociable, nothing was too much trouble. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Staff was Excellent & Food was Very Good. Rooms were Great with all amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, practical location and confortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fabulous. Clearly the finest hotel in St Helena
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm really torn about this review. This hotel is lovely, with nice staff, a great spot in town and tastefully designed. I would highly recommend, BUT - (although I appreciate its remote island location) a few things need adjusting... I offer this as feedback not criticism as a professional traveller! 1) rooms have adjoining doors with a large gap underneath. Our neighbour woke us up at 0500 watching TV and making phone calls (we could hear every word). 2) the first room assigned only had a bath with a handheld shower. We were moved to a room with a shower. Also no mini-fridge. Would expect in a hotel of this calibre. Please install in all rooms! 3) the bathroom door has to be kept shut overnight as there's no adequate blind so by early morning it's like having a light on. 4) most disappointingly; breakfast lets this hotel down. Only one member of staff overseeing which is simply not enough. Not enough on the plates at the buffet meant guests were constantly asking for refills. The staff were chasing their tails running up and down from the kitchen downstairs, whilst taking orders and clearing tables. We had one extremely diligent staff member for the majority of the week who tried very hard (thank you!), but the lady on the last day could not cope at all. It took 40 mins to get a coffee and we struggled to find a table which wasn't full of dirty plates. To summarise: would absolutely recommend and stay here again, but hope next time there are more staff at breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal, speziell Donovan an der Bar, war super und freundlich. Das große Zimmer hat uns ebenfalls gut gefallen. Das Beste: die zentrale Lage in Jamestown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Equipe extraordinária. Localização excelente, no coração de Jamestown
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolut, väldigt flexibel och hjälpsam inställning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage in Jamestown. Sehr freundliches, aufmerksames Personal. Ein bisschen sparsam beim (Nicht-) Nachfüllen von Pflegemitteln und Wasser.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Das Hotel ist sehr schön, der Service jedoch äusserst unpersönlich - speziell im Vergleich zur sehr freundlichen Inselbevölkerung - sowie unterbesetzt bei ausgebuchtem Hotel. Das Zimmer (Heritage Room) über der Bar/Restaurant/Küche sehr laut/lärmig. Selbst beim Check-out fragt niemand nach, ob man mit dem Aufenthalt zufrieden war. Abendessen ist sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Mantis is located in the heart of Jamestown in the tastefully restored buildings that used to be the East India Company’s headquarters on the island. Facilities are new and well-maintained and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Breakfast in the English style is available in a good variety and excellent quality. In terms of the negatives, the WiFi on the premise is slow and connection is spotty. That said, it is a problem prevalent in all of St Helena, so I guess you cannot really complain about it. A gym will also be a welcomed addition. Overall a very very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage in Jamestown. Gutes Frühstück. Bequemes Bett. Ein paar Liegestühle auf der Terrasse wären schön. Zur Hauptstraße hört man morgens ab 06:00 täglich die Straßenreinigung. Das ist für Urlaub zu früh. Personal sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019