Mantra South Bank Brisbane

Hotels
Mantra
8.2 (2950 reviews)
161 Grey St , Brisbane , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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Many guests enjoyed their stay, but cleanliness and outdated facilities lowered overall sentiment.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 2950 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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robin solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Kara family_with_children au
10
Pros:

The staff at the Mantra were phenomenal . They helped us to check in both early and late to accommodate our babies nap times. Nothing was a problem and they were so friendly and welcoming .
Definitely staying here whenever we are in Brisbane .

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Leanne family_with_children au
9
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great location and the rooms

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Snopko couple au
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Jandi family_with_children au
2
Charged the wrong card and wouldn’t refund and recharge. It was their misinformation that caused this to happen. Zero ac
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff
Food
Room

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Janine family_with_children au
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Pete solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Nason solo_traveller pg
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Gerhard couple au
4
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Ben couple au
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children au
8
Great location and amenities were good but paid over $5000 for 4 nights and had to pay for parking on top of that, we pa
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Bedrooms didn’t seem to be getting much air con

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Shaun couple au
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple au
5
Location is great but for $600 a night I expected a much nicer room.
Pros:

Location is great and staff are helpful and friendly

Cons:

- shower covered in mould
- curtains covered in mould
- ceiling above shower mouldy
- smelled musty
- air conditioning barely worked

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Anita solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ilze couple au
7
Excellent location - staff and breakfast
Pros:

Pool breakfast and reception staff excellent

Cons:

Room was very bare no paintings or beauty - looked tired

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Janine solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Service

Cons:

Under the beds hasn't been vacumed

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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michael couple au
8
Really good. Great breakkie and comfortable rooms and beds. Excellent location.
Pros:

We booked a 2 bedroom apartment which was lovely with an amazing view. Great location and within walking distance to the Gabba, casino and right in the heart of South Bank. Unfortunately, due to the amount of rain the 2nd bedroom window was leaking which quickly turned into wet carpet despite putting down towels. Alessandra was amazing helping us move to another apartment very quickly, which wasn't as nice as the one we had, but still good. Given it was Magic Round we were lucky there was another 2 bedroom apartment available, as they were almost booked out. Alessandra helped us move our bags and the manager then offered us free valet parking for the 2 days we were there. Alessandra also arranged a later checkout for us. 10/10 to the staff. Breakfast was lovely and included with our booking, with a choice to choose from a menu, although on the 2nd morning it turned up almost cold.

Cons:

A cold breakfast on Saturday morning, but it was still nice. We didn't realise when we booked it was Magic Round, so we had to pay alot for the accommodation, but it's normally not that expensive.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Liam couple au
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee