Mantra Lorne offers premium accommodation and conference space at the start of the Great Ocean Road, ideal for your next business event or company retreat. It is the largest residential conference destination in regional Victoria and the only beachside resort in Lorne Village.
Built in 1864, this historical venue can provide up to 600 delegates with every modern convenience, as well as acres of landscaped gardens, tennis courts, private access to tranquil Lorne beach and a seasonal Garden Bar. Mantra Lorne’s combination of unique natural environment and 12 acres of manicured grounds create the perfect setting for team-building. The property’s preferred partners specialise in unique experiences which will be tailored to your desired outcome, either onsite or nearby. Whatever experience you are looking to arrange for your delegates, be they activities suiting the energetic adventurer or those wanting to be peacefully inspired, bring us your wish list.
One of the largest function spaces in regional Victoria, this purpose-built, pillarless convention centre seats up to 550 delegates theatre style , or 350 dinner guests.
With floor to ceiling windows, this large area complements the convention centre for conferences requiring trade displays. Also ideal for cocktail events, refreshment breaks and lunch.
The heritage-listed ballroom, built in 1864, features a pressed metal ceiling, stained glass windows and original wooden floors. A perfect gala dinner venue for up to 180 guests.
Adjacent to the hotel lobby, these are the perfect secretariat rooms. Also ideal for board meetings, or combine both rooms to accommodate 50 delegates theatre style.
Metres from the beach, this truly beautiful space is available for outdoor dining, drinks, breakout sessions… or whatever your imagination stretches to.
With abundant natural light, this room is great for board meetings, training seminars, or dinner for up to 40 guests. Trifold doors open onto the seagrass lawn.
Located within the heritage-listed Erskine House, both rooms offer natural light and high ceilings. Ideal for meetings of up to 50 delegates or breakout sessions.
This private space features historic artworks and is an ideal dining area. It can also be used as a breakout room, or seat 120 delegates theatre style.
An intimate room full of old world charm, tailored for intimate receptions seating 40 delegates banquet or 60 cocktail style.
Step back into the 1880’s inside this beautifully preserved cellar, with its original vault door and exposed red brick. An atmospheric setting for your next event.
Mantra Lorne offers onsite dining in our restaurant ‘The Larder’, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days. Overlooking rolling lawns, The Larder offers a warm and hearty menu of rustic Italian cuisine, made from locally sourced produce. Mantra Lorne can also deliver catering for any size conference or event – and in some imaginative ways. One out-of-the box catering offer is the ‘Farmer’s Larder Cart’, literally a moveable feast, where delegates build their own baguettes, salads or gourmet tapas plates from a range of meats, vegetables, salads and tasty condiments. Another is the Bulgarian BBQ, nicknamed "The Beast", an old plough converted into a spit roast, producing whole lamb, suckling pig and herbed whole chicken that smells as good as it tastes.
With superb facilities and a range of modern accommodation options, Mantra Lorne is the perfect location to unwind at the end of a busy conference day. Guests enjoy the best of event accommodation, room facilities and stylish furnishings with our modern Resort Rooms and Great Ocean Road Apartments, as well as Heritage Hotel Rooms with their old world charm. All rooms offer 4.5 star facilities including internet access, bar fridges and tea and coffee making facilities, making them the ideal choice for business guests. Our apartments also feature fully equipped kitchens. With room service, 24 hour reception, complimentary off-street parking, wheelchair access and the capacity to house 550 delegates; we’ve got you covered.
Mantra Lorne is an attraction in itself, with a day spa, putting green, croquet lawn, tennis courts and heated indoor pool – all available to your delegates.
Easy to hire and even easier to learn how to use, kayaking is a great way for delegates to explore the area’s coastal nooks and crannies.
There are many walks to choose from in the vicinity. Favourite destinations include the majestic Erskine Falls and the spectacular ocean views of Teddy’s Lookout.
Delegates can enjoy a wine tasting and pick up some special deals at the cellar door of this family-owned vineyard, with its gorgeous scenery and welcoming staff. .
While in this beautiful part of the world, allow delegates time for an unmissable scenic flight over the 12 Apostles, leaving from nearby Apollo Bay.