Mantis St Helena, Jamestown
About the Hotel
Rooms at Mantis
Mantis St Helena, situated 20 km from St Helena, features 30 rooms with comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. The contemporary rooms are in the newly-built wing. Heritage Rooms, in the original building from 1774, feature teak and iroko floors, 4-meter high ceilings, and views of Jacob's Ladder. Each unit includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer, and a desk. Heritage Suites, located in the historic buildings, are equipped with amenities for travelers.
Dining at St Helena
Mantis St Helena offers dining at a restaurant serving British, international, and South African cuisine. The Restaurant seats 60 guests indoors and 40 on the terraces. Expect local and classically-inspired dishes, reflecting the island's cultural influences. The hotel's Executive Chef, Roy Richards, prepares each dish daily. Monthly themed dining experiences are popular. The bar, located on the site of a watering hole dating back to 1645, offers locally distilled spirits and wines and the largest wine selection on the island.
Activities Nearby
Mantis St Helena provides opportunities for exploration. Stargazing, tuna fishing, 4x4 experiences, birding, and hiking are among the activities. Diving and snorkeling are available. History tours can be arranged. The St Helena Golf Club offers a unique course at Longwood. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer chances to get out on the surrounding water. The clear, warm waters around St Helena make for aquatic activities. Nearly 750 marine species have been recorded in the island's waters.
Location and Scenery
Mantis St Helena provides a glimpse of St Helena's scenery. St Helena is above the Tropic of Capricorn. The island is filled with red desert dotted with cacti, green fields, and hillsides. Landmarks nearby include Turks Cap (4.5 km), the Geography of Saint Helena (3.5 km), Jacobs Ladder (0.5 km), Castle Gardens (0.3 km), Sandy Bay (4.5 km), Longwood House (4.5 km), and Plantation House (3.5 km).
Hotel Services
Mantis St Helena includes a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and room service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel features a concierge service and a tour desk. Among the facilities are tailored itineraries, transport arrangements, and car hire. Large in-room safes are provided. Laundry services are available. Flights operated by Airlink depart weekly from O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and take 5-hours with a fuel stop in Nambia. No compulsory vaccinations are required to enter St Helena.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
