I'd read the previous reviews here about the Mendana, but based on an acquaintance's very recent (positive) experience and my own stubborness, I waltzed in and asked for a room. All the staff were very friendly, and know my acquaintance well. The room I was lead to was not ready--the housekeeper had stripped the sheets and towels but not replaced... more

Hotel is undergoing major construction! They claim it will be finished soon but it doesn't look close to finished. Rooms are relatively clean but very worn. Rooms are big and air-co works is about the only positive thing I have to say on the rooms Breakfast is overpriced and not very good, lunches are not too bad, especially for Japanese... more

The heading "Solomon Kitiano Mendana offers 96 international standard rooms" attracted my attention. Even the glowing advertisement in the Solomon Islands Air magazine was enticing but.... clearly the Japanese ??owners/managers have never left the island to compare it with anything resembling international ... it was appalling.... 1* rating at best. The staff were very courteous and helpful, the welcoming foyer... more

Upon arriving a few hours late due to airline delays, we found our 2 night pre-paid booking for a superior room had been canceled and given to another customer. The desk clerk said they had only one standard room available but it wasn't recommended (we found out what that meant!). We said we'd take it because we were tired, the... more

On this trip I stayed at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel which is set amongst tropical gardens right on the beach. The hotel is about two minutes from Honiara's government and business offices, and next door to the Point Cruz Yacht Club. I had a beach room complete with balcony and a glorious view of Point Cruz, Iron Bottom Sound,... more