A slightly détour on our way south often takes us to Mantra Gladstone. People there are so friendly! We were welcomed by a lovely lady who, upon our inquiry, showed us the way to the beautiful Gladstone foreshore Gardens near the Visitor centre. After checking in, we were off for a long walk. Back at the hotel, we enjoyed our free drinks then a beautiful buffet dinner at the Sportclub. Staying at the Mantra gives you automatic membership to the club, and here too, staff is superb. We hope to stay longer next time, so enjoyable and comfortable was our stay.
Stayed with my family for a primary school 125 year celebration for 2 nights. Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. When we arrived the reception was dark and the person behind the desk appeared to be sitting in the dark for some reason.but he processes our booking quickly and efficiently and we were off to our rooms. The lawn was overgrown across the entire grounds which made the place look untidy, but everything was well cleaned inside. The aircon in my room “112” was not very effective, but I was able to move my bed underneath it which made it acceptable. It was quite warm both days so without moving the bed the room would have been very hot. The strength of the shower head was awesome and the temperature made showering a pleasure. It is sad to see that the restaurant is gone as it used to be one of the best in Gladstone.