Pros
We chose Mantra solely because of the balcony and views which were fantastic. Bed was comfortable and had a choice of pillows, one being a contour foam type which I prefer, so I was happy. Good curtains blocked the light and the aircon worked very well, in fact it was a little too cold for me, but the missus was happy. The location is also a bonus, being close to the shops, restaurants and the local bus service.
Staff were very polite and helpful.
The room, while dated, was reasonably clean and had the usual amenities, eg tea coffee sugar, along with a mini kitchen which we found very useful.
Pool was reasonably clean but the deck area is far from inviting.
Cons
There is no daily room servicing, so its up to you to get top ups for the amenities and also empty the bins as required.
Outdoor furniture for the balconies and in the pool area should really be replaced as it is mostly old mismatched stuff.
No on site restraunt/kitchen, room service food is brought in from another venue, but there are plenty of options outside.
If you want to relax, book a room at the ocean side of the hotel. Theres a noisy backpackers behind, along with the many pubs and eateries.