Novotel Brisbane South Bank
38 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
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Novotel Brisbane South Bank is a contemporary four-star hotel located on Cordelia Street in South Brisbane. The hotel features sleek rooms, an outdoor pool, an on-site bar and restaurant, and a terrace. With a Google rating of 4.4 stars from 1,865 reviews, it's a well-regarded option for travellers seeking mid-range accommodation in the heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Novotel Brisbane South Bank is a contemporary hotel in South Brisbane, positioned close to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank Parklands, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Queensland Art Gallery. South Brisbane railway station and the Brisbane River CityCat are both listed as about 600 metres away, making the hotel a practical base for business trips, concerts, gallery visits and exploring the surrounding precinct on foot.
Accommodation ranges from standard and superior king or double rooms to park-view and city-view options, pool-access rooms and larger suites. The Junior Suite has a separate lounge and bedroom, while the Family King Suite combines an interconnecting double room with suite accommodation and can sleep up to eight people. There is also wheelchair-accessible accommodation, giving the property flexibility for couples, families, groups and travellers visiting Brisbane alone.
Facilities are designed around an easy hotel stay rather than a self-contained resort experience. Guests have access to a 20-metre swimming pool, gym and zen terrace, with the fitness centre overlooking the pool deck. The hotel is fully non-smoking, has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, meeting rooms and on-site parking, with parking listed at $38 per car for 24 hours subject to availability on arrival. Its setting also provides views towards Brisbane city and the surrounding suburbs.
Dining is centred on Spice Central Kitchen & Bar, an in-house restaurant with a bright interior, a lush backdrop and a central show kitchen. The restaurant’s approach combines polished cooking with modern interpretations and a focus on herbs and spices, while the adjoining Spice Central Bar offers a lounge setting with views towards Musgrave Park. Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar service are available in the hotel’s ground-floor dining space. The site notes that lobby and restaurant enhancement works are scheduled from mid-May to September 2026, with temporary arrangements intended to minimise disruption and dining services continuing during the works.
Good to know
- Located on Cordelia Street in the heart of South Bank, walking distance to major cultural attractions.
- Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,865 reviews.
- Features an outdoor pool and terrace area.
- On-site bar and restaurant available.
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 1,865 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 76
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 99
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Novotel Brisbane South Bank located?+
The hotel is at 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, in the heart of the South Bank cultural precinct, walking distance to Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and other attractions.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool available for guests.
What dining and drinking options are available?+
The hotel has an on-site bar and restaurant, so you can eat and drink without leaving the premises.
Is there outdoor space to relax?+
Yes, there is a terrace where guests can relax outdoors.
What is the guest rating for this hotel?+
Novotel Brisbane South Bank has a Google rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,865 guest reviews.
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