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Rydges South Bank

4.5 star property
Luxury Brisbane hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Queensland Conservatorium

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪19 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Brisbane

Rydges South Bank puts you in the heart of Brisbane, connected to the convention centre and within steps of Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .CBD Cafe Bar and Dining serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soleil Pool Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4.5-property class South Brisbane hotel include South Bank Parklands and South Bank Lifestyle Market.

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Bank Parklands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • XXXX Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Suncorp Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • South Brisbane Station - 5 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tai Tai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ahmet's Licenced Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ole Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rydges South Bank

Luxury Brisbane hotel connected to the convention centre, steps from Queensland Conservatorium
Rydges South Bank offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Rydges South Bank. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Brisbane hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 304 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 0 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rydges South Bank offers 304 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Brisbane hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 44 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges South Bank?

Rydges South Bank offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges South Bank?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges South Bank on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$279.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rydges South Bank?

Yep, Rydges South Bank has valet parking for AUD 55 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges South Bank?

The closest beach to Rydges South Bank is Shorncliffe Beach (18.3 km).

Does Rydges South Bank have a pool?

Rydges South Bank has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Rydges South Bank have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Rydges South Bank, but Streets Beach is a short 4-minute walk away.

What luxury perks are available at Rydges South Bank?

Rydges South Bank features an outdoor pool, a sauna and 2 bars.

Is Rydges South Bank family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rydges South Bank is a hit with families.

Does Rydges South Bank serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges South Bank?

No, Rydges South Bank does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges South Bank?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges South Bank?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges South Bank?

No, only service animals are allowed.