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Rydges South Bank

4.5 star property

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
$164
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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9 Glenelg Street, South Bank, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South Bank Parklands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River View Balcony Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Balcony King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

River View Balcony King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Rydges South Bank

4.5-star Brisbane hotel, connected to the convention center in South Brisbane
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a poolside bar, and a sauna are onsite.
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Rydges South Bank provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Rydges South Bank is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
CBD Cafe Bar and Dining - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Bacchus South Bank - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Soleil Pool Bar - This poolside cocktail bar serves dinner only. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 55 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bacchus South Bank
  • CBD Cafe Bar and Dining
  • Soleil Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 55 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Rydges Bank
Rydges Bank Hotel
Rydges Bank Hotel South
Rydges South
Rydges South Bank
South Bank Rydges
Rydges South Bank Hotel South Brisbane
Rydges South Bank Hotel
Rydges South Bank South Brisbane

Rydges South Bank Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Briohny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from all staff, the breakfast buffet was amazing and the room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from the 11th floor where we stayed. It looked over at Southbank and Brisbane city. The numerous taverns and cafes were below and across the road at Southbank. The markets, also at Southbank, were crowded and entertaining. Plenty of coloured lights and entertainment in entire area. Within short walking distance to Brisbane city if you wanted to go there or Casino. Will of course be back to Ridges. A suggestion - a little kitchenette would enhance the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Services
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing day and night. Very comfy beds and quite a large room. The whole hotel is beautifully furnished. Breakfast was amazing. Great location for walking to restaurants and activities. Staff so very helpful. We will certainly return when next in Brisbane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower pressure was amazing. The staff were mostly very friendly. The buffett breakfast the next morning didnt have the same cleanliness as the room. Overall was had a geeat time and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and accommodating and the room was beautiful and clean. We enjoyed our stay and will certainly book here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Convenient spot. Love the pillows!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gilbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location for the South Bank. The hotel is modern, and smart. The hotel restaurant food was superb. However we had a bedroom directly over the bar, which on one evening had a birthday party, therefore be careful about the room allocated. We should have asked to be moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group had stayed here a few times now We keep coming back as the staff is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpal, Manukau

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, Good service & food. Bathroom could do with an update. Leaky shower with slow drain & sink tap not compatible with basin unable to fit hands under running tap. Good location no major issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rating: 3/5 We recently stayed at Rydges Southbank and while the overall stay was great, our check-in experience left a lot to be desired. We arrived to a long line and only one staff member checking in guests. Opted for self check-in which was thankfully smooth. Unfortunately, the requested baby cot (confirmed months in advance) wasn’t in the room. When we followed up, Declan at reception dismissed it, claiming nothing was on the booking—even when we offered to show proof. He then hung up. After over 3 hours, multiple ignored calls, and no follow-up as promised, we were left with a tired 5-month-old well past bedtime and no safe sleep solution. We were even asked what we thought was a suitable solution, which felt like pressure to accept something unsafe. Eventually, after walking down to reception again, we were told a cot was on the way—finally delivered close to 9pm. No apologies, just attitude. That said, the rest of our stay was lovely. Huge thanks to Sandy in guest services who quickly brought extra towels and made the kids’ bath time a highlight. Would consider staying again, but the check-in and cot situation really needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed with our two toddlers for two nights over the Easter long weekend. The front desk and concierge staff were attentive and helpful. Our room was spacious, clean, and had all the creature comforts we could have wanted. The location is brilliant—perfect for accessing all the highlights of South Bank. The buffet breakfast was a hit with the whole family, and the staff in the restaurant were also exceptional. The only downside to our stay was the size of the pool, which was quite small. Overall, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The stream cast kept kicking my device off, very frustrating, no sun loungers around the pool, pool a bit small for such a large motel, the view from my room was terrible, could hear the people next door so clearly it felt like they were in my room. Only saving grace was the staff who were incredibly helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025