Mantra South Bank Brisbane

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Mantra
8.2 (2894 reviews)
161 Grey St , Brisbane , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Some rooms noisy

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Cleanliness was often criticized with reports of dampness and stained linens.
Service
9.05
Multiple reviews mentioned friendly and attentive staff.
Location
9.29
Location received high praise for its convenience and proximity to popular attractions.
Room Quality
7.74
Some reviews mentioned dated rooms, and issues like noise and temperature control.
Amenities
7.27
Limited amenities reported, especially with closures during peak times.
Value for Money
7.73
Some reviews felt the hotel did not offer enough for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast was generally well-received, though some dining options were limited.
Overall Experience
8.45
Many guests enjoyed their stay, but cleanliness and outdated facilities lowered overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:52

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Hotel

Modern Design and Amenities: Mantra South Bank offers modern studios and apartments with kitchenette or fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and city views. Most rooms also feature a balcony for guests to enjoy.

Prime Location: Located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River, the hotel is opposite the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural and restaurant precinct.

Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy free access to an outdoor heated pool, spa pool, fitness centre, and complimentary internet at the hotel lobby's internet kiosks with printers.

Book your stay at Mantra South Bank for a luxurious and convenient experience!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that housekeeping service is only offered for stays of less than 3 nights. You can request additional housekeeping services for an extra charge. Please note for bookings of 5 or more rooms, guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay. For further information please contact the property, using the details found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BNE

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2894 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Brent • couple • nz
6
I’m not I’d stay here again?
Pros:

Location to the river and bars

Cons:

Small shower , uncomfortable furniture and bed. Bad odour in the hallway musty smell.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • au
8
Great location, rooms were very quiet
Pros:

Location

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location and clean

Cons:

Small and no balcony

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
8
Nothing to complain about in my very short stay
Pros:

It seemed pretty decent, but I arrived after a long delayed flight from UK. Was only in the hotel for about 9 hrs, so no great experience to comment oin.

Cons:

All OK

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • au
7
Pros:

location

Cons:

very basic, clinical decor in our room

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • au
9
Pros:

Very close to everything in South Brisbane, The Glasshouse and West End, restaurants. We had a one bedroom unit which had plenty of extra seating and a full sized fridge to put mineral waters etc in. Lovely front desk staff.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Clean,.modern and close to.all that Southbank has to offer.

Cons:

A little bit of train line noise throughout the night but nothing to uncomfortable.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • au
4
Needs a revamp. There were stains on sheets and towels
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old, tired, dirty

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location is great

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • au
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Beacham • solo_traveller • gb
9
Delightful room, friendly staff, excellent location, good quality breakfasts.
Pros:

The choices for breakfast were very good if not unusual for a Brit. A little expensive. The room was superb, roomy and light with air con, necessary at 31 degrees outside. The bed was comfy and the wet room shower great. I liked the extras like fridge, microwave, iron and board, tv. A small milk was complementary some days which went with the tea and Nescafe available. The location at South Bank was why I chose Mantra.

Cons:

I would have liked a small complimentary milk every day. I had to ask as it was often forgotten.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • couple • au
7
Pros:

Close to everything that we needed

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Cuya • solo_traveller • au
9
I enjoyed my stay, very comfortable and clean, price was too high
Pros:

location is perfect, my apartment was nice and clean, the hallway outside my bedroom was dirty

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Tara • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff were brilliant, the room was wonderful . Thank you to the staff for making our stay amazing from the start when we booked till the time we checked out. Mantra is the best!

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Janette • couple • au
8
Good stay overall and great value!
Pros:

Very close to QPAC and dining options!

Cons:

We were on the second floor and there was an unpleasant odour! The curtains in our room needed cleaning!

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Sandie • solo_traveller • au
10
Good convenient close to concert
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Whole experience was wonderful

Cons:

I was completely happy

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • au
7
Convenient and the staff were excellent but too expensive for a hotel with a shower over a bath.
Cons:

It was super expensive for one mid week night in what I would class as a 4 star hotel. 30% above what I would pay in Europe! $559. However I needed a room near the conference hotel that was full.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • au
6
Great location but needs work on room cleanliness and fit out
Pros:

Location was fantastic and staff were great, including valet car parking

Cons:

Cleanliness was unacceptable (room & bathroom ) and the room fit out sparse (not at all like pictures online)

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Brad44 • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee