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Mantis St Helena
A Mantis Hotel Experience
Overview
The only luxury hotel on st helena island
Awaken your pioneering spirit, take the journey to St Helena; one of the last rarities in the world. As the dawn of air transport came upon this remote destination; Mantis came and created the island’s first luxury hotel in the original East India Company’s barracks which were built in 1774.
Your stay at Mantis St Helena will be an authentic celebration of the times and culture currently unfolding on the island; a celebration of history, heritage and natural beauty, and an insight into the possibilities that are on the horizon. Eight of the 30 bedrooms are in this historic building, and the rest are contemporary rooms in the newly-built wing of the hotel.
Mantis St Helena is located at number 1 Main Street, just a few minutes away from the seafront, restaurants, shops, and other attractions. Nestled in the valley of Jamestown, the island’s capital, on the northern and leeward side of the island. Mantis St Helena gives you a glimpse of St Helena’s spectacular scenery; from clear Atlantic waters past sheer cliffs and breath-taking rock formations, through the arid red desert, through rolling green hillsides to a pinnacle of a prehistoric forest.
Accommodation
The old with the new
Mantis St Helena Hotel is a combination of a restored historic building and a new contemporary wing that has been built to complement the cityscape of Jamestown. There are two sets of wheelchair-friendly rooms with adapted showers, as well as inter-leading rooms. The bar, restaurant and terrace are wheelchair-friendly and the hotel is child-friendly.
22 Contemporary Rooms
with 4 sets of interleading rooms
Situated in the newly built section of the hotel which is linked to the original building via two large terraces, these rooms have a modern feel. 18 of the rooms...
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5 Heritage Suites
set in the historic original buildings
Situated in a Grade 2 listed building, painstakingly restored to resemble the East India Company’s original, highlighting the fascinating history of the hotel and Georgian buildings of Main Street. Larger...
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3 Heritage Rooms
set in the historic original buildings
Situated in a Grade 2 listed building, painstakingly restored to resemble the East India Company’s original, highlighting the fascinating history of the hotel and Georgian buildings of Main Street. Original...
Room details
Restaurant
Inspired by the Saints
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mantis St Helena is always ready to welcome you to some of the island’s best cuisine!
Mantis St Helena Restaurant
Deliciously 'Saint'
Expect delicious ‘Saint’ and classically-inspired dishes, reflecting the island’s cultural influences when dining at the Mantis St Helena Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Restaurant can seat 60 guests...
Hotel Experiences
Nearby Activities
Stargazing
Tuna Fishing
4X4 Experiences
Birding
Hiking
Diving & Snorkeling
History Tours
Food & Drink
60-Seater Restaurant
Alfresco dining
Cocktail bar
Outdoor patio
Business
Meeting room
WiFi (Paid)
Peace of mind
Tailored itineraries
Transport arrangements
Car hire
Large in-room safes
Unique features
Set in a historical building
Alfresco dining on two large terraces
Largest wine selection on island
Location
St Helena is one of the world’s most remote islands, situated above the Tropic of Capricorn, almost midway between Namibia and Brazil. This small island is big in opportunities for active exploration boasting spectacular scenery that encapsulates a breath-taking range of habitats and landscapes: from the clear Atlantic waters past sheer cliffs and stark rock formations, through arid red desert dotted with cacti, rolling green fields and flax-covered hillsides, to a pinnacle of prehistoric cloud forest, St Helena packs a lot into 120 square kilometres. The friendly locals, affectionately known as ‘Saints’, whose heritage is a legacy of British, African, Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese and other influences are renowned for their warm nature that will make you feel at home.
Experiences: (see unique experiences below)
- Museums, Shops, and Spa (Nearby)
- Jacob’s Ladder (699 steps) (Nearby)
- Seafront bars, pubs and nightclub (Nearby)
- Olympic-size freshwater public swimming pool (Nearby)
- Whale watching (July to December)
- Whalesharks – watching and swimming (January to April)
- Dolphin watching ( pods of 400+ all year round)
- 22 Post Box walks – sensational hiking
- Guided shipwreck &coral reef diving
Access:
You can only fly to St Helena Island from South Africa.
Flights leave weekly from O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg every Saturday.
Flights operated by Airlink and is a 5-hour flight with a fuel stop in Nambia. No compulsory vaccinations required to enter St Helena.
Email enquiries to st.helena@mantiscollection.com
1-3 Main Street, Jamestown, STHL 1ZZ
Experiences
Dive the South Atlantic
Whale Sharks, Shipwrecks and plenty more
The clear, warm waters around St Helena make for enticing diving, snorkeling, and other aquatic activities. Nearly 750 marine species have been recorded in the island’s waters with at least...
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Napoleon Bonaparte
St Helena's most famous prisoner
Mantis St Helena offers easy access to Napoleonic museums & relics on St Helena island. Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to St Helena by the British after his defeat at...
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Hike St Helena
a celebration of diversity
St Helena Island is incredibly diverse, everywhere your eye touches; the landscape invites you to see it, touch it and explore on foot. St Helena is a rambler’s paradise, offering breath-taking...
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St Helena History & Heritage Experience
Five hundred years of intrigue
St Helena has acquired a remarkable legacy in just over five hundred years of recorded history. The island’s strategic position meant it was a key staging point throughout the British...
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Golf on St Helena Island
The worlds most remote golf course
The St Helena Golf Club dates back to 1903 and offers visitors the chance to play at Longwood on a unique and challenging course – despite being just 4,783 yards...
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