Reviews of Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel 4 stars

Whilst parts of this hotel feel a little weathered or worn. It always feels clean after house keeping has been through. The staff are all friendly and helpful and willing to assist. The grounds are well kept and tidy. It's lovely to walk in from the dust and hustle of Honiara. This hotel is my goto due to the proximity to Break Water Cafe and Palm Sugar.

Accommodation and housekeeping very good

Restaurants were not so good. Japanese restaurant sushi selection contained only tuna. Breakfast was average at best. Lot's of rubbish on small beach.

Good location in Honiara, can be fully self contained with the restaurants on site. Staff very helpful and the most reasonably priced hotel in Honiara for what it offers.

The Mendana is currently undergoing a much needed renovation. Good bones, but tropical environments and difficulty in obtaining materials means it has slipped in appearance and functionality. Can’t wait to see the after though!

just too little....room, the view...

1. The internet connection was extremely unstable. It was very difficult to work. 2. At checkout, they presented a bill for US$2,800, even though my booking was confirmed at €1,850. After an hour of discussion and showing them the Booking.com receipts, they agreed to lower the price. 3. Restaurant with low quality level. The most disappointing aspect was their attitude and the initial attempt to overcharge by an additional US$500. The amount was gradually reduced to approximate the €1,850 originally agreed upon through Booking.com

Location was perfect

Minimal tourist information

Location

Dirty bathroom,

I was satisfied with the buffet breakfast that was provided. Minor improvements such as timely refill of food/drinks when they run out.

Good locations and staff

Room was worn and old. Bed was hard

Japanese restaurant

No activities available or advice on how to procure. EG: snorkelling

Won’t stay there again

The communal areas are nice but the room is incredibly basic and run down. Hotel seemed more for business and is the only hotel I’ve been that actually charges for wifi and doesn’t provide a bottle of water to guests. Wouldn’t mind so much if it wasn’t quite so expensive

Lovely staff, very very helpful. Good location

Hotel rooms need a big refurbishment. They are tired and outdated. Bathroom is horrible.

friendliness and helpfulness of staff

nil

The staff was very friendly

Location, restaurant, reception staff, food, pool

The hotel grounds are well kept, staff friendly and helpful. Lower your expectations as it's a good hotel for the area and the cost. It's well situated for local cafes/restaurants (next door a highlight). There is a gift shop on site and you are able to change money at the front desk. Walking into the grounds from the hustle and bustle of Honiara it feels like an oasis. You can walk to central market from the Hotel as well. Overall we would probably stay again.

During our stay there were various functions on site these often had live music but fortunately didn't go late. On our first night we waited 1.5 hours for our meals without any communication that it could be delayed this was due to a large function on. Some courtesy dishes were provided in leu (thank you) but after finishing it was hard to fit in our actual meals. Eating at the restaurant on the premises seemed expensive for the food available. The rooms are tired. They were always fresh and clean after house keeping came around. The towels smelt fresh but the rooms themselves have mould throughout and are run down and need revamp. My AC was making funny squeaky noises. Room had a musty smell and the toilet seat broken. We requested a portable cot multiple times and it never showed up. Final invoice was larger than quoted amount from Booking.com even after the 2.5% CC fees

Good location close to CBD & cafes. Spacious rooms

No water supplied in rooms. Restaurant food poor quality.