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Mantra South Bank Brisbane

161 Grey Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

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!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good location

  • Friendly staff

  • Great breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

70 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,117 reviews
7/ 10
The heated swimming pool when it was open.
Linda · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.2out of 10
3117 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Good location
  • Friendly staff
  • Great breakfast

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Limited amenities · Some rooms noisy

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    Location received high praise for its convenience and proximity to popular attractions.

  • Service9.1

    Multiple reviews mentioned friendly and attentive staff.

  • Overall Experience8.4

    Many guests enjoyed their stay, but cleanliness and outdated facilities lowered overall sentiment.

  • Food and Beverage8.3

    Breakfast was generally well-received, though some dining options were limited.

  • Cleanliness7.8

    Cleanliness was often criticized with reports of dampness and stained linens.

  • Room Quality7.7

    Some reviews mentioned dated rooms, and issues like noise and temperature control.

  • Value for Money7.7

    Some reviews felt the hotel did not offer enough for the price paid.

  • Amenities7.3

    Limited amenities reported, especially with closures during peak times.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

57% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.23117 reviews
  • Heated pool was the draw card

    7/10

    Linda · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “The heated swimming pool when it was open.”

  • Ok but needs better air con

    7/10

    Julie · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Location was great, near South bank beach, museum, ferries, restaurants. Rooms were big and spacious. Bed was comfortable”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Stephen · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Room had great view over the river towards the Star Casino. Balcony was a good size.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Geoff · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “Location, views”

  • Overall great except for the parking situation.

    9/10

    Janelle · extended group · 2026-10-19

    “convenience,”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Kylie · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Close to the princess theatre restaraunt a and Southbank”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Mike · solo traveller · 2026-10-19

    “great rooms”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Todd · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Location perfect for us”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-10-18

    “The location and the complementary wine and fruit platter left to celebrate my friends birthday. Very special”

  • Very nice

    8/10

    Katrina · couple · 2026-10-17

    “The room to be cooler”

  • Our stay was great because of the location but cleaning is well below satisfactory.

    7/10

    Carolyn · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Location is excellent. Staff were helpful and pleasant. Room pleasant.”

  • Good

    8/10

    Doery James · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “Staff excellent”

  • Very Budget but good location central to everything.

    5/10

    Dennis · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Large room. Great shower.”

  • Tired old hotel - dingy.

    4/10

    HAYLLAR · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Bath room old, tired, & dated. Water pressure very poor, Hot water pathetic. Shower not working properly. Old shower screen required proper cleaning.”

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