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Mantra on Northbourne

Google (915) 3.7
Tripadvisor (2255) 3.7
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Many visitors praise the spacious rooms and friendly staff, with some noting good value for money and convenient locations near restaurants. However, common complaints include issues with cleanliness such as stains and hair, dated decor, and problems with amenities like the pool and parking. Some guests also reported a lack of staff presence during incidents.

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84 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon
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About this place Mantra on Northbourne

Mantra on Northbourne is a mid‑range apartment hotel that blends basic comforts with a few extra perks for longer stays. Located on Northbourne Avenue in Braddon, the building sits just on the fringe of Canberra’s city centre. Its position feels convenient without being smack in the tourist crush. Standard rooms come with free Wi‑Fi and cable TV; upgrade to a suite and you’ll get a full kitchen, separate living area and laundry facilities—handy if you’re planning a week‑long stint. The property also runs a restaurant, a sauna and 24‑hour room service, and it’s listed as gay‑friendly, though it’s not a dedicated gay venue. A short walk lands you on Lonsdale Street, where cafés and bars spill onto the pavement. The light rail on Northbourne whisks you into Civic, while the National Gallery and Parliament House sit across the lake, reachable by a quick drive or bus. Guest scores hover around 3.7, so ask for a recently renovated room if you can; the newer units feel noticeably fresher.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Walk ins welcome Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-popular Spa Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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915 reviews

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Chaewon Hong
Chaewon Hong Jun 2026
★★★★★

The room is huge and the hotel offers great value for money

Scott Dowell
Scott Dowell Jun 2026
★★★★★

Friendly staff on arrival, sorted a payment issue without any dramas. Room was awesome, a lot larger then expected. Very comfortable and a great place to start our weekend away.

Cheryl D
Cheryl D Jun 2026
★★★★★

Room dark, poor lighting and needed a renovation. Uncomfortable bed. Ordinary toiletries. I thought cleaning was included which it wasn't. The most disappointing was breakfast. We only attended 3 times out of 6 when we paid for breakfast. No fresh fruit. More a breakfast for men. The kitchen needs to liaise with a dietitian. The coffee machine delivered garbage coffee, better off with the sachets from your room.

Brett Appleton
Brett Appleton May 2026
★★★★★

Great location, genuine staff and comfy bed. Hopefully Accor applies some well needed love and attention to the Property.

Matthew Stavros
Matthew Stavros May 2026
★★★★★

A perfectly decent hotel. Quiet and clean. I wish the beds were softer and they had a better pillow selection.

Dan Paul
Dan Paul May 2026
★★★★★

Unfortunately this place has no tv in the bedroom A little odd for a hotel For that reason I mark the room down as I much prefer to stay in a hotel with a tv in the bedroom Location is ok The Service is below average as I asked for a room with a tv and they had no interest in moving me to another room

Alan Joel
Alan Joel May 2026
★★★★★

Above-Average for the price. I cannot complain much, well recommended overall if the price is right. Quiet rooms, comfortable bed, well equipped. The room I got didn’t have a toaster/microwave/coffee machine (only a kettle). The downsides: only one kind of pillows (tall/thick) for those who prefer low-profile pillows, you’ll have an issue. My stay was for 4 nights, the place included two toilet paper rolls (it was fine as I was on my own, but beware if you’re 2 people), only one tissue box provided which was already 3/4 empty when I arrived (it ran out within 48 hours). The main issue: the TV “HDMI” ports are extremely hard of reach if you wish to connect your Nintendo Switch, Laptop, Apple TV (or any smart box), etc. Despite all of that, it’s been a nice experience and I recommend it if you find a good price!

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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