Mantra Southbank
31 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
If you're looking for a convenient and classy place to have your wedding or reception, Mantra Southbank could be the ideal location. You can have an indoor or outdoor ceremony and work with the hotel staff to coordinate a reception meal that your friends and family will love. There are several resort services that you can take advantage of as well. Visit the on-site, high-quality restaurant for an intimate date or a family dinner that everyone will enjoy. We'd also recommend the Mantra Southbank to those with business events on the cards, like a meeting or workshop.
Mantra Southbank Function Rooms

Arabesque 1, Mezzanine Level
Arabesque 1 is a large conference space seating up to 65 delegates theatre style. The room offers natural lighting, neutral tones, adjustable air-conditioning, adjustable lighting, a pre-function area with City Road views. Located on the me...

Arabesque 2, Mezzanine Level
Arabesque 2 is great for any boardroom meeting for up to 10 people and is fitted with a built-in projector and whiteboard wall. The room features natural lighting, neutral tones, adjustable lighting, adjustable air-conditioning, a pre-funct...

Swan Lake Level 18
Swan Lake is our premium space located on the 18th floor of the hotel. With stunning views of some of Melbournes largest icons including the MCG, Arts Centre, and Federations Square, Swan Lake is the perfect function space for any occasion....
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Mantra Southbank?
Events at Mantra Southbank start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Mantra Southbank?
The following types of events can be held at Mantra Southbank:
- 30th Birthday Party
- University Ball
- School Formal
- Workshop
- Awards Dinner
- Executive Retreat
- Birthday Party
- AGM
- Seminar
- 50th Birthday Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Engagement Party
- Wedding
- Christening
- Bar Mitzvah
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Networking Event
- Corporate Retreat
- Corporate Offsite
- Residential Conference
- Christmas Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Meeting
- Cocktail Party
- Trade Show
- 40th Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Mantra Southbank is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Mantra Southbank is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Mantra Southbank is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Mantra Southbank?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Mantra Southbank:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Mantra Southbank?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Mantra Southbank and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Mantra Southbank to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Mantra Southbank to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Mantra Southbank if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.