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Solid value apartment, though heads up there's no café or restaurant on-site. We just grabbed coffee at the Novotel next door, and there's heaps of choice on Mitchell Street too, only about 50m from the rear exit, so no real hassle there. Apartments are a decent size and clean, but just know they're not serviced daily. It's right on the Esplanade facing the ocean, with parklands running along the front of the hotels, so it's a great spot for a walk or run. There's also a decent-sized pool. Overall good value for money, the only slightly annoying bit is you need separate keys for the lift and the apartment itself.

Stay at Mantra esplanade 1bdr apartment. Plenty of room with lounge & kitchen area with cooking facilities. Separate bedroom with King size comfortable bed. Small balcony. Easy access to Mitchell St with plenty of restaurants, bars, Coles only 2 min walk.

Would be great if there was water in the fridge like most hotels. Room was really big, clean and comfortable. Great water pressure and lovely pool

Mantra offers exceptional service — the staff are attentive and professional. Just a heads-up regarding the parking: be cautious when entering the building’s driveway. The curve at the entrance is quite steep, and although the clearance is marked at 2.1m, it might not be sufficient for taller vehicles. There’s a risk of the roof scraping the entrance ceiling, especially with roof racks or higher SUVs. We used the free parking outside and street parking.

The Mantra has 30 privately operated rooms. Communication with the host is via the booking platform with no direct communication allowed. This is problematic at times. The Mantra is good, just make sure you stay in a room operated by the hotel.