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Riverside Hotel Southbank

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Queensland Performing Arts Centre

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Riverside Hotel Southbank by the Brisbane River offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy happy hour at Montague's Restaurant, borrow a book from the library, and enjoy free in-room WiFi and attentive staff. Walk to Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Hotel Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Montague Road, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

What's nearby

  • South Bank Parklands - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Suncorp Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queen Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • XXXX Brewery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • South Brisbane Station - 8 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪David’s Master Pot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks South Brisbane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saccharomyces Beer Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lisboa Caffe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Muse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel Southbank

Upscale hotel near Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Located close to Wheel of Brisbane and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Riverside Hotel Southbank provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Montague's Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 110 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 24 for adults and AUD 24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Montague's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2,260 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 27:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 24 for adults and AUD 24 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Hotel Southbank have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riverside Hotel Southbank pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Hotel Southbank?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel Southbank?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Hotel Southbank?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Hotel Southbank located?

Located in South Brisbane, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queensland Performing Arts Centre and South Bank Parklands. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Wheel of Brisbane are also within 15 minutes. South Brisbane Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 12 minutes.

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Riverside Hotel Southbank Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1015 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, could walk to everywhere I needed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good location and affordable hotel for the level of facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Very handy to the cultural centre and the mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All in all was nice little apartments in awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
while the property is in a great location the rooms are “pretty tired” and are in the need a very good facelift. Also there is room to improve in the cleanness department as well. Next to highway rooms are noisy On the positive; good diners and bar, friendly staff, good garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kun

parking is easy , staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yee Hwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location to qagoma
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nanette

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
After hours check in was easy and as we had had explained to us. Hotel is tired and worn, but clean, quiet and handy to get to transport, city, eateries and anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for art gallery and the museum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice reception area not replicated with rooms which are dated and in need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is excellent. The rooms are very basic, no drawers or way to store clothing (except a closet)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geisiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location

Very good location, walking distance from South Banks and public transport. Room was clean and good size. Onsite parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susannah 'Roxy'

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
See Google
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guests either side of our room had the TV up loud; one was watching TV at 1.30am. The walls are pretty thin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Southbank getaway

Love staying here. It's important for us to have somewhere to park our car and this hotel ticks that box for us. They are always friendly and professional. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay while on a conference, walking distance to the convention centre and other places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Amenities
Above what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Good locality without too much expense.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the whole of Brisbane.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a 3-5 day stay with kitchen in apartment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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