Mantra Southbank Melbourne

Hotels
Mantra
8.6 (156 reviews)
31 City Road, Southbank, Victoria, 3006 , Southbank , AU

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Sauna
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Uncomfortable rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
Multiple mentions of unclean bathrooms and poor room conditions indicate a need for improvement.
Service
9.78
Many positive mentions of helpful staff and prompt service suggest strong performance.
Location
9.82
Consistently noted excellent location with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.77
Experiences with uncomfortable pillows and room noise indicate room quality issues.
Amenities
8.8
General satisfaction with pool and gym amenities reported, though some issues noted.
Value for Money
7.76
Concerns over cleanliness and room conditions raise questions about overall value.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast was good but could have offered more variety.
Overall Experience
9.28
Positive experiences outweighed negatives for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:38

Property Description

Discover a perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Mantra Southbank Melbourne, your ideal base for experiencing the vibrant city life.

Recreation and Wellness
Indulge in our extensive recreational amenities, including a refreshing indoor pool, a rejuvenating sauna, and a fully equipped fitness center to keep you energized during your stay.

Dining Delight
Savor delightful meals at Mezzi Bar & Kitchen, where a buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays and weekends, ensuring a satisfying start to your day with a variety of delicious options.

Event Spaces
For business or special occasions, our 2368 square feet of conference space is perfect for hosting events, with top-notch services like limo transport and express check-in to enhance your experience.

Don't miss your chance to book a stay at Mantra Southbank Melbourne today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 156 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 9.28
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michelleoL4039AG Friends getaway
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

Not up to Accor standard at all. Bad customer service and the cleanliness of the apartment left alot to be desired. Bathroom filthy. Stove top dirty. I could go on. Front Desk Duty Manager rude & unwelcoming. Loved the location though.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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joeAussie Family
10
Good hotel with good buffet breakfast
Pros:

If the other rooms is as good as the one we had, this is a good hotel in a good location. Friendly staff, good buffet breakfast with excellent barista coffee

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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N6918VZjunec Family
6
Very mediocre
Pros:

No view, our room was right near a lift where the housekeeping kept their smelly dirty washing trolley 24×7. We asked to change rooms, but they were supposedly fully booked for the cricket season.

Pool was warm, but the floor super slippery.

Breakfast buffet was the same every day. Quite ordinary and the brewed coffee was tasteless.

They allowed us to store out luggage which was helpful.

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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joanm624 Couples
8
PERFECT LOCATION
Pros:

We had a very pleasant 4-day stay here. Clean apartment (though decor somewhat gloomy) , comfortable bed and roomy bathroom with easy access to onsite car parking. Perfect location - easy walking distance into the City and Gardens and direct access to Southbank, River Cruises & Restautants
A big 'shout out' to the front desk staff who were very friendly and most accommodating in meeting our request at a particularly busy time for them & we would like to thank the staff involved - much appreciated. Pool looked great but we didn't use it.
Would definitely stay again.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
Y
Yasmin friends
10
Pros:

Great place to stay and very roomy.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Greg family
10
Pros:

Great location within walking distance of Melbourne Southbank and CBD events, off street parking is great

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Peter John partner
8
Pros:

Lots of road noice

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Atish family
8
Pros:

Clean room

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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N2687WAmelt Family
2
Needs a good clean
Pros:

Rooms in desperate need of a good clean!
Dust everywhere, walls, skirting boards, floors were filthy, windows were disgusting.
Beds were terrible and so uncomfortable!
There is also no bench space in the bathroom, with a family of 4 this was annoying! We had the corner room, one room was quite small the other one not much bigger. Wouldn’t stay again!

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
T
Trisha
10
Pros:

Beds were comfortable view was amazing unit was clean.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
L
Liz
8
Pros:

Good hotel with excellent value for money. Comfortable bed and brilliant having kitchen and washing machine. Excellent location

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Meredith
8
Pros:

Cute apartment, everything we needed. Happy to give us extra towels for the pool. No mini bar but there was an ordering option. Pool and spa were nice! Sauna was relaxing. Good access to pool. Gym looked well equipped.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Marty family_with_children
2
Pros:

The first room we were given was so stinky that we had to ask to be moved to another room. The new room didn’t smell, however it was in poor condition where the shower head fell off and the toilet roll holder was broken. Pillows were extremely uncomfortable and the room felt dusty and worn. I don’t know how they get a 4 star rating. This hotel needs a complete renovation and fix up. Will not be returning.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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PAULA friends
8
Pros:

The staff were great and very helpful. Breakfast was great. Location was good

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Kate family_with_children
4
Pros:

Bathrooms dirty and whole property needs freshening up. Did not think it was value for money. Dispensers in bathroom for soaps/shampoo etc empty. Low quality hotel.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Jason
10
Pros:

Excellent, quiet and convenient hotel. Clean and very quick check in.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Andy
8
Pros:

Requested extra blankets and they did take a few hours to arrive.
Location to city and crown was excellent

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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P2633AEscottd Family
10
Great Accommodation
Pros:

Great location & near the southbank river. Staff were all so friendly & let us check in early after we had a long flight.
Rooms were lovely & swimming pool great on the top floor.
Breakfast was ok, but could have done with more choice.

2025-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Justin Patrick family_with_children
10
Pros:

The kids loved the heated pool and spa, its a 5 minute walk from Flinders station and there are plenty of dining options around. The noise from City rd was manageable. The southbank boulevard playspace is also a short walk away.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Z family
8
Pros:

Beds were great… was a little noisy at night due to our room location facing city rd but got used to it.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee