Name: Mantra Wollongong
Address: 6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, 2500, AU

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Vicki

Easy to find and was able to get an earlier check in.
Hotel looked nice from the outside and the foyer was nice but the hotel rooms were very dated and the carpets had stains on them.
A bit disappointing overall

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

alison

Check in staff very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Mark

Clean room on site parking

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Shane

Very friendly staff, great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Mark

PARKING WAS GOOD CLEAN ROOM FRIENDLY STAFF

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Ian

First off, the reception greeting was good very polite. But ask them something out of the ordinary and you get a blank stare. No comprehension of what you are asking. The manager says things are available to you, but the front desk know nothing about it. Keep in mind that there are new owners now who are doing catch ups in quite a few areas. On the surface everything looks clean spotless and tidy. But behind those washing machines, toilets and dyers are months of dust, powder and assorted debris. The beds are pillow tops, but still rather firm. We stayed for a week and had sore backs at the end. They do supply lovely fluffy towels to die for though. All the kitchen utensils that you would need is supplied and in good working order. Some of the shelving were missing the plugs to hold them up, Luckily I travel with spares, so was able to fix them to use. The rooms are a bit sparse, could do with an extra chair and more pictures etc. on some walls.There are now a couple of food outlets within walking distance, especially a nice coffee shop near the station. Even though you are close to the station we didn't notice any noise from it. There is unfortunately building work being done next door. Also lots of steps to the entrance, no ramp for those who can't handle steps. You have to use the carpark ramp, but you need a keycard and we found they don't always work and were not able to speak to reception to let us in. Had to run to Front desk for help. Minor irritations.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Angela

Noisy jack hammering next block for new building 9-5 in fairness the reception moved our room to next level on opposite side of jack hammering which helped with noise
Good staff room clean

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Jordanco

No good

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Cheryl

Easy and very postive experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Tevita

Awsome

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Clayton john

Clean and tidy , staff helpful and accommodating 💪

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Gayanie

Rooms were spacious and clean, however there were stains on the couch, and there's no aircon in the bedroom which was not ideal with kids.

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Ian

Car parking is available and cheap. Checkin was efficient and quick. Cleaning could be better though. We found dust, rusty nails & dead bugs behind toilet and wash stand, dirt marks and hairs on tiled walls, grease marks on curtains, lots of holes in sheer curtains etc. Lots of rust and marks on front of dishwaher, which I cleaned for them using what I bought with me, but otherwise OK. Not enough milk or biscuits provided for our 3 night stay, had to ask for more after we used up what we bought with us.
Everything was well decorated, could do with more pictures on walls, and missing paint chips redone.
There is building work next door, so we were very grateful that they placed us high up on the other side of the building. They now provide breakfast ingredients if needed, as there is nothing nearby. A Sushi shop has opened one block down, which is handy.
Otherwise good value for the money, and close to the hospital. We stay here often for medical proceedures.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

david

Room was ok but run down but if you want a sleep in this place may not be for you with the construction going on next door with the big machinery breaking rock

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Lyn

Not at the standard of other Mantra places I’ve stayed

Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2026

Nasrin

Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The room had an unpleasant smell, the fridge was not working, and the carpet was very dirty. The cabinets were outdated and the overall condition of the room did not feel clean. The air conditioner was located only in the hallway, so both bedrooms were extremely hot. The area was also very noisy, and we were unable to sleep properly. Because of the cleanliness concerns, we didn’t feel comfortable using most of the facilities in the room.
Communication was good by email Not by phone .

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

jacquelene

The room was completely run down, carpet stained all furniture beaten up, bed had huge dips in it. The entire room was a disgrace. This is not a nice hotel and should be rated 2 star at best. I cannot believe Mantra leave it in their portfolio. The staff were wonderful and helpful but the hotel is in appalling condition.

Pet

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Lorretta

The room and amenities were really run down amd neglected. Balcony area looked looked it hadn't been cleaned in years and the balcony garden was only weeds. The shower leaked terribly. Not good!

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Justin

Room was very old and run down, needs a revamp

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

John

work site outside

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2026

Charles

This is a very run down building that was purchased for complete reno inluding new beds and air-conditioning and painting, none have been started , bedding and air-conditioning was unacceptable for paying money(422)$ This a fraudulently behaviour on behalf of Mantra and hotels .com because they sell you a room with air condition but the hotel owners know that it doesnt work. So I ask you ? Isn't this selling something and getting paid but not honouring the commitment? The bed is ready for rubbish tip..ask the owners . They will tell you what they are doing .

Business

4/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Sarah

Normally Mantra rooms are clean & modern. Mantra Wollongong was unfortunately very grotty from the time we entered reception to the time we left. Foyer needed a good sweep & mop, as did the elevator floor. Rooms were specious and beds comfortable, but lounges were stained, benches and furniture in need of a good wipe down, tiles in bathroom mouldy. The whole place needs a good refresh. I didn't realise the property allowed pets...saw 4 groups with large dogs taking them in and out of their rooms. We probably won't stay again unfortunately.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Yousif

so hot as No aircons in the bedrooms. Everything was basic. Need renovation. The staff very friendly.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Jane

The room was….. dirty. A very tired old room. Old food in the drain in the sink, stains all over the carpet. The sheets were nice and clean, parking was good, friendly helpful staff. But for the price of the room for one night didn’t match the standard of the room.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Judy

The room was dirty, dust was everywhere. The walls had scuff marks and the room smelled stale. Very disappointed. Not worth the cost at all and was very surprised that Accor would have a property at this low standard. Only one old air conditioning unit in the living room, and old fans from kmart in the room which were damaged.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Michelle

Clean, spacious & quiet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Estrellita

yes room is spotless, staff very nice helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2026

Emma

Staff were lovely room is quiet out dated and run down but comfortable enough for a weekend stay

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Matthew

Room was dirty. There was built up thick dust on the TV cabinet. Bed was uncomfortable, The balcony looked like it hadn’t been cleaned ever, there were multiple red back spiders and cob webs along the balcony edge which my toddler almost grabbed, the lift kept breaking down and would take forever.
Shower was dirty and shower head kept falling off,
Service not great, do not recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2026

Anthony

The only real problem with the hotel at the moment and for a while yet by the look of it was that there was a construction site right next door and it started very early in the morning. Not very relaxing . The room ok clean wise could have been better. Staff were good

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Helen

Room & staff were good. Only one elevator for the whole building which was very slow.
There was also a building site in the adjoining block.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

JARIN

Room smelt like seafood (? Previous tenant) and the dishes were left unclean with food on them. Would not stay again

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Jonas

microwave not working. too hot inside the room. can only feel the aircon in the lounge. didnt have atleast ceiling fan inside the room. rooms not soundproof. loud noises of cars outside the streets at night too distracting.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Lexi

They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2025

Jason

Room dated, worn paint and smelt of seafood from previous guest. General rubbish and untidiness in the hallways leading to room from lifts. However the bed was comfortable.

4/10

Poor

02 Dec 2025

Isadora

Far from a 4-star hotel.
Everything is old and in very poor condition. The carpet smells like sweaty feet, the microwave is yellowed and doesn’t even work, and the fridge is damaged.

They even have on-site parking and still dare to charge us per night.

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Richard

Beds were comfy. Good room amenities, parking & location. But the room smelled extremely bad. We had to sit outside. Asked for a room change but they were fully booked. I had to request an air-freshener & they have me a spray bottle which said it was floor cleaner.
Unimpressed & won't be back.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Tanja

Although clean the rooms need renovations. Painting, regrouting, changing vanities, etc. looks very tired. But apartment is spacious, with a balcony. in an ok location. Building site next door so may be noisy during the week.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Brian

Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

Lisa

This property is very disappointing. Has not been maintained or cleaned. Ripped curtains throughout old furniture with scratches dirty bathroom. No breakfast facilities. Charging top dollar. Not up the Accor standard. Makes me think twice about booking any of their other hotels.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Gina

Air cond or fan in bedroom because it was hot.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Jovy

The 2 bedroom we had for the night was comfortable and well maintained. Although we could see marks and scratches on the furniture, the unit was clean and the carpet seemed new. Best of all, it is a pet friendly hotel which is rare in Australia, sadly. Our baby Shiba loved her stay. Thank you for being so accommodating to families with pets. We will be back.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

Catherine

Clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Trevor

Clean

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Russell

It was convenient to shops and restaurants. A little noisy with cars and sirens. Being self contained was a saving on not having to eat out.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Julie

Foyer was nice & clean. Check in & out was easy. Spacious room. Mouldy curtains in room which is concerning from a health perspective. Vanities need an upgrade.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2025

Peter

Close to hospital wouldn’t stay there again as we had hammer drills and sawing on our floor above at 7:30 am

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Prachi

Good size apartments with all amenities provided. The rooms are a bit dated and would benefit from a reno. Otherwise, does the job and ok for a short stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Dale

Accomodation is very tired and run down.
Needs a thorough deep clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Joumana

Comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Gary

Love the Gong grab a Kinsize Bed and a Apartment Size room cant go wrong

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Marianne

Really nice. Great value for the price. Clean and comfy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Azeez

Comfortable and pleasant.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Harish

Nice comfortable place to stay.
I did not like the bes which was soft and seem to be sinking due to work out springs.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Christine

Wet night in Wollongong

Overall the stay was acceptable except for the watered down showergel and liquid soap

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Leonard

Top Spot

Good place to stay. Close to Centre of Wollongong as well as Hospital. Defiantly will use again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Md Abid

Overpriced accomodation for the service and comfort provided

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Ross

Old style property

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Tracie

Happy with our choice to stay at Mantra Wollongong. Good location and easy access to motorway. Staff were friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2025

David

Handy location to get to and if just a quick stay. Much better options in the Gong though won’t be returning

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Aaron

Was comfortable and spacious, staff were friendly. Could have been cleaner though.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Jennifer

A bit if a difficult access from street front. Interior is tired but pleasamt staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Stella

Was ok but just that the price kept increasing as compared to other hotels in the same area

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Stella

Everything was okay just the price per night kept going as compare to other hotels in the same areas

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Stella

The price kept increasing and I requested for reduction because I intended to stay for couple of weeks

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Michelle

Very helpful front house staff

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

John

Excellent staff & spacious apartment, just a little tired and minimal amount of basic appliances, cookware and utensils provided.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Anne

The apartment is run down and good with a good refurbishment.
The carpet in the front corner of the windows was wet.
The apartment was clean just run down

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Wijitha

The reception staff was excellent. In premises car parking was available for an additional charge of extra $15. The room was clean however 0100 when i went to toilet there were two large cockroaches running around.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2025

Emily

Very outdated and dirty.
There was fake eyelash stuck to the bin from the people before me.
Bed was too singles pushed together and the mattress was bright yellow.
Very unclean.
The elevator takes a very long time.
The size of the room was the only positive about the property but unfortunately due to the cleanliness we won’t be back.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Mantra need to update their proerty listings. I knew I would be checking in late, so looked for properties stating extended reception hours. The Mantra page advertised reception being open until 12.30am... only for them to advise me late the afternoon of my booking that they were only open until 9pm. This meant having to wait on the phone for a call centre operator to give me instructions on how to access my keys... the last thing I wanted after a 14hour work day at 11.30pm.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Peter

This was our 1st stay in a hotel in a decade and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Nothing to fault at all.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Susan

Wish the tv would connect to my phone

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Mariel

Very nice warm welcome great hospitality and our chihuahua was welcome

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Justin

It was really good

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Demi

Great would stay again

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2025

Paul and Leisa

Very tired property? I ha ve pics I can send if the disrepair

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Vicki

Great apartments but street noise on Saturday nigh

The hotel was clean and spacious for 2 couples. Saturday night was very noisy from cars racing in nearby streets. This started about 10pm. Had to sleep with earplugs

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Kathy

Friendly helpful staff

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 May 2025

Samantha

Room smelt horrible when we arrived and room was not overly clean either

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

Danielle

Mantra is well located close to the train station and Wollongong central. It also has free parking and the rooms are good. Internet is very weak.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2025

Ashlee

Ok, need’s some renovations. Room was spacious and location was close to shops.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Anil

I like the location. Very close to all important tourist places. Very clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Therese

Very comfortable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2025

Kathleen

Good for our purpose. Large lounge dining area. Comfortable beds. Staff good too

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Michael

Clean, friendly staff easy drive through the area

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2025

Barbara

No air con or fan in bedroom. Rubbish left on common hallway tables for our 2 day stay. Room not serviced even though sign out. Drips down front of dishwasher and stove and coffee/tea leaves not cleaned from behind the caddie from last guests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

alex

Spacious

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2025

Celeste

This is really more a 2-3 stars property. In general the property is run down and looked tired and worn out.

It was previously an apartment block that was bought and converted into a ‘hotel’.

There’s wall patches that wasn’t properly done and paint coming off the joinery. We noticed a spider in the toilet and the vents sound like a machine.

The rooms are not air-conditioned which isn’t up to par given the price and 4 star rating on Google.

I think it here needs to be a lot of adjustments (lower) to reflect the true quality/value/type of the accommodation.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2025

Rachel

We wwre put into the wheelchair accessibility room, which meant oue shower had a shower curtain which are extremely unsanitary. They stick to yori body when showering and I absolutely guarantee they arw NOT washed between guests. The shower setup means water goes absolutely EVERYWHERE throughout the bathroom so I had to ask for a LOT more towels to contain thwn water. It would bw good for staff to check if this setup suits a customer prior to them staying. The ret was otherwise good.

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2025

Christine

It’s to old and very tired in every sense

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Erin

Good stay

Good stay. Clean & good location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2025

Neil

Lovely property however needs an upgrade bathroom in oudated / lifts and carpets has this odour

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2025

Carly

The Mantra is convenient to everything and check in was easy. Unfortunately the unit was very rundown. The lounge was very stained and the furnishings and carpet very worn. The carpark is quite tight to exit if you have a large vehicle. I also was placed in an accessible apartment which was fine however if I’d been in a wheelchair there is absolutely no way i could have accessed the bedroom as the lounge was only about 50cm from the door. There was also a strong smell of cigarettes in the apartment and no tea towels.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2025

Hla

Room is very smelling because of carpet and closed windows.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2025

Deirdire

seen better days

Great staff, very run down hotel, door handle was almost hanging off.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Alison

We were a family of 4 and had a one night stay at the Mantra. It ticked all the boxes. It is on a main road so the surrounds are particularly picturesque but it was quiet and had plenty of street parking. We'd definitely go back as it was good value relative to other accommodation options in the Gong

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Flat surfaces in our room were dusty/dirty.
Reception staff member was not overly friendly or willing to engage in conversation and suggestions when prompted.
Older property with minimal up keep/refreshing really shows in white trims and broken latches handles

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Suphatya

Very nice close and convenient place to stay in Wollongong will back soon

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Feb 2025

Andrew

Balcony was filthy and rooms need updating