Mantra Lorne
Mountjoy Parade, Lorne VIC 3232, Australia
Conference Centre
•Why you'll love Mantra Lorne
- Offers a variety of options for conferences, meetings and accommodation for up to 500 delegates.
- Features a semi-permanent infrastructure in place, including AV equipment, theatrical lights, and a complete stage management service.
- With extensive landscaped grounds and a beach and the venue offers accommodation for guests.
Sitting on 12 acres of extensive landscaped grounds, Mantra Lorne is the largest residential conference venue in Victoria.They cater for small management groups to large conventions with over 500 delegates and also have a range of venue options from the boardrooms to the pillar free convention centre as well as offering eight additional meeting rooms for breakout sessions. They have their own on-site production department which offers an extensive range of audio visual equipment as well as decor and theming, entertainment sourcing and a complete stage management service. Furthermore the conference venue has a semi-permanent infrastructure in place which includes video projectors and screens, advanced audio system, theatrical lights, lecterns, microphones, dimmable house lights, permanent rigging structure and scissor lifts and multiple three phase power outlets in each room.If you and your team wish to stay the night, they have a variety of accommodation ranging from the centrally located full service heritage rooms, to studio rooms and one and two bedroom apartments. All together they can offer accommodation for 500 delegates, all of whom will have access to wireless internet connection which is accessible from the beach.
Mantra Lorne Function Rooms
Heritage Ballroom
The Heritage-listed Ballroom was built in 1864 and offers spectacular old world charm. Featuring pressed metal ceiling and original wooden floors, this is the perfect venue for a Gala dinner, presentation night, plenary session or breakout ...
Heritage Dining Room
This dining room is part of the original Erskine House and still has the original artwork displayed, bringing with it a little piece of history. It has fresh paint and lighting as well as having natural light filter through the room. Seatin...
Boardroom 2
Our boardrooms are popular as the perfect space for breakout sessions during your conference, each seating 25 theatre style or 12 classroom style. There is a retractable wall between the two allowing it to be opened, creating a larger space...
Boardroom 1
Our boardrooms are popular as the perfect space for breakout sessions during your conference, each seating 25 theatre style or 12 classroom style. There is a retractable wall between the two allowing it to be opened, creating a larger space...
Heritage 3
Located within the heritage-listed Erskine House, Heritage 3 offers natural light, high ceilings and is ideal for smaller meetings of up to 50 delegates or perfect for breakout sessions.
Heritage 2
Located within the heritage-listed Erskine House, Heritage 2 offers natural light, high ceilings and is ideal for smaller meetings of up to 50 delegates or perfect for breakout sessions.
Observatory
With an abundance of natural light, thi smeeting room is perfect for board meetings, training seminars, as a breakout room or dinner for up to 40 guests. Trifold doors open onto the seagrass lawn providing fresh air and the option of outdoo...
Convention Room 1, 2 & 3 (Combined)
One of the largest function spaces in regional Victoria. Our well-appointed purpose-built pillar-less convention centre can seat up to 550 delegates theatre style. Ideal for large conferences, trade displays, or dinners for up to 350 guests...
Convention Room 1 & 2 (Combined)
Our well-appointed purpose-built pillar-less convention center can seat up to 360 delegates theatre style. Ideal for large conferences, trade displays, or dinners for up to 220 guests.
Convention Room 1, 2 or 3
Our well-appointed purpose-built pillar-less convention center can seat up to 180 delegates theatre style. Ideal for large conferences, trade displays, or dinners for up to 110 guests.
Private Dining
An intimate room perfect for dinners or board meetings
Seagrass Lawn
Metres from the beach, the Heritage listed Seagrass Lawn is the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner, drinks and breakout sessions; your imagination is the limit when it comes to this truly beautiful space.
Reviews for Mantra Lorne
Woody
The Lorne Mantra provided a wonderful stay when we attended a recent wedding. The location was lovely with the beach at your doorstep and a variety of cafes, restaurants and stores in walking distance. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Breakfast was great and offered a variety of appetizing choices. Having stayed at The Mantra many years ago, not a lot has changed with the complex itself, perhaps the rooms and decor could do with a few upgrades and zhuzhing up. Finally, unfortunately to check process was extremely lengthy at the 2pm check in time. Could do with extra staff at this time or perhaps initiate a staggered check in time. Overall, a good stay.
CJ Bird
Good hotel in the heart of Lorne - great location. We stayed in the Heritage section (the original Erskine House building). Just be aware no lifts in this building and as we were on the second floor there were 4 flights of stairs to negotiate and a loooong walk to our room. Other than that the hotel is fine. Breakfast was good. Guest laundry facilities were welcome and we used them. Beer garden off restaurant which is nice. Room itself has everything as listed on hotel site. Bathroom very nice and everything clean. One design flaw - the fridge is in the wardrobe. So when you hang your clothes they sit on top of the fridge 🤷♂️
Emily Victoria
If I could give zero stars I would! I booked a specific room almost a year ago and when I arrived was not given the room I chose. I told the lady and she refused to give me the room I booked and told me the room was booked by someone else! I'm autistic and chose this specific room as it is familiar to me and the only decent room in the hotel that would make me feel comfortable enough for my special needs. Instead we got stuck in a terrible room. The whole heritage building stunk like mould and the room had stained smelly carpet and the grout in the bathroom was so dirty. Our "ocean view" was barely visible and the bath tub ledge was so high that when I got in and out of it I ended up hurting my leg really badly. I am now bruised black and blue on my leg and it hurts to walk. I feel like suing them it's so unsafe !! I paid $700 a night for the best room in the hotel and was forced to stay in this hole instead! The room and building smelt so bad I was in constant sensory overload. It is not an autism friendly hotel. It's dirty and smelly. Also the furniture was all stained and the kitchen chairs were all ripped you couldn't even sit comfortably. The double bed ended up being two beds stuck together and was uncomfortable. I'm really sad as it ruined my trip which I planned a long time ago and they wouldn't listen to me or give me some money back for putting me in a bad room. They don't care about you and just rip you off. I will never go back the staff just don't care. You are better off camping in a tent that would be luxury compared to this! How can you take all this money off people and make them stay in a place so disgusting ! Shame on you!
Talia
Booked for a girls weekend away. Such an amazing place with great service and fantastic facilities. The room was super clean, with a great view from the balcony and we had the best reclining couches. Such a beautiful location next to the beach as well. Will defs be back! 🩷🫶🏼
Sue Barnes
We booked a two night stay and it was perfect. The staff and service friendly, efficient and helpful. The location right on the beach. Dinner was delightful and again smiling helpful staff made it even better. Food was great with plenty of variety. The apartment has everything you could want , was cleaning spacious and we were lucky to have an ocean view. Buffet breakfast very generous and lots of variety. Highly recommend a stay here.
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