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Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Honiara with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Garden
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Lobby
Executive Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Executive Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Seaview West | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Seaview West

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Seaview East | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Seaview East

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gardenview | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Gardenview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Honiara, Mendana Avenue

What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Museum of Traditional Houses - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Central Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • White River Village - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bonegi I and II - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Honiara (HIR-Honiara Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palm Sugar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shilla Terrace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Market Street - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King Of Meats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heritage Park Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an outdoor pool
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Capitana
  • Hakubai

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 23.00
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 for adults and USD 22 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel Honiara
Solomon Kitano Mendana Honiara
Solomon Kitano Mendana
Solomon Kitano Mendana
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel Hotel
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel Honiara
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel Hotel Honiara

Frequently asked questions

Does Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Botanical Gardens, Museum of Traditional Houses, and National Museum. National Parliament and Central Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 82 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raw sewerage at the front of the hotel beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a work trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great place to stay and relax

Really nice hotel with beautiful friendly staff. Make you very welcome. Room serviced daily Pay a bit more for upgraded room they are really nice. Standard rooms are good, aged but everything works. Restaurant is great, so are drinks outside at night. Didnt try the Japanese
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Would definitely stay again if in Honiara. Clean enough. No unexpected charges. Staff were great. Internet coverage depended on which way the wind was blowing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Review

The reception area was nice and updated. We were welcomed with coconut drinks. The hotel staff were very nice and helpful. The rooms, however were tired looking and not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, polite and helpful staff
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some service issues and the property could do with some maintenance and also improve restaurant food menu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and has a wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfortable hotel close to the city. Excellent staff, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would Recommend

It was great. I had a layover in the Solomon Islands that required a night stay and throughly enjoyed my time at the hotel and airport shuttle. I would recommend to anyone. Good food/restaurant, spent the morning before my flight at the pool and water lounge chairs and found the staff accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been there before continuing. All good.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is wonderful and friendly and helpful. Some of the rooms are very dated. Food quality was not very good, although they really tried.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful lobby and grounds but rooms very basic and spartan with uncomfortable mattresses, no drinking water, mimimal decor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Disliked: Staff & service
Dirty beach, slow service. Only decent service were the gents working the bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Yoshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked the half day tour. That was amazing. Compared to other countries, the price is more expensive here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

TING YU

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There has no interest access in the room, and only can fine it around lobby area, Even they charge you for 50 dollars for 3GB, it allow you connect 2 devices at the same time. It doesn't not make sense.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as nice as the images on the net

Not a fan. Staff very friendly but room was very ordinary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Apichai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friday’s night party in the hotel lasted until 2am. It was not possible to sleep with the music blasting so late.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

GOTARDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst hotel ever… Dirty moldy bathrooms, bugs, floor of unit dirty, old beds, outdated bathroom with all types of stains, bad room with direct view of parking lot and busy, noisy street. Free internet is charged after 500MB(3 days). Basically we checked out 2 nights early and buyer new tickets not to be there…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Dorte

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

Overpriced

Standard not living up to the price. It is worn and in need of renovation. We had breakfast for only one person, the other one was asked to pay - but the brakfast was not worth paying for. WiFi should be free, but was severely limited, so we had to pay for most of it - something we have not seen anywhere else in the world for at least 20 years. If the price had been half it would have been ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeannine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, but pool water was green and filthy. Rooms were not very clean. Chaise by pool so old and dirty could not sit on them. Gave you very limited wifi usage and then had to pay. The place needs an overhaul. Shoreline in front of hotel was littered with trash and debris, wouldn't think of getting in the ocean water there. Hopefully they will be able to bring this hotel up to their previous standards. For now I suggest stay away. Never tried the food, with how dirty everything else was, didn't want to take the chance.

8/10 Good

Michel

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

Good location

First the positive, the staff are very nice and friendly. The room was clean but the bathroom could have been cleaner. The shower head was so clogged there was only a trickle of water coming down, but to their credit when I complained the hotel fixed it right away. There is no complimentary water in the room, one must buy it at the restaurant for US$2 equivalent for 1.5l. Wi-Fi is weak, and it is only included in the room for 3 days. After the 3 days you must buy additional GB at high price (or buy from the telecom company and use your cellphone as hotspot). The beach and the waterfront is generally dirty and the water is not very attractive, probably due to the activity on the wharf next door. The pool was not open to the public during my stay, no explanation given, just a sign. The ‘’buffet’’ breakfast (not included in the room) is quite expensive and frankly not very good.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024