Name: Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Address: 8 National Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU
Price range: $98–$434 per night
Rating: 8.52

What guests think

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra blends historic, art deco charm with a quiet, convenient setting near Canberra’s national institutions, offering generally comfortable, spacious rooms and welcoming common areas like the courtyard and fireplace lounge, with many guests praising friendly, helpful staff.

Some reviews note climate control quirks, occasional noise from adjoining rooms or equipment, and mixed Wi‑Fi reliability, alongside housekeeping lapses such as under-vacuumed carpets, shower grime or leaks, and minor maintenance issues. Facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar, pleasant garden areas, paid parking and EV chargers, but there is no lift to upper floors. Breakfast is often enjoyed, while dinner and room service are frequently described as pricey with variable quality and sometimes slow or limited service. Expect a character-filled stay best suited to guests prioritising heritage ambiance and proximity to key sights.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar with pleasant courtyard and fireplace lounge are appreciated. Parking is paid and EV charging is available, but multiple reviews mention no elevator to upper floors.

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Klaus

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice feel, helpful staff, good food, only outdoor parking at cost

8

Steve

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

nice and clean, but no free parking which I feel is bad when you have to pay a high amount for the room

10

Roderick

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A traditional Australian hotel down town Canberra; we enjoyed breakfast in the garden. Spacious room, good bed, good bathroom. parking ad AUD 18 was a bit over the top.

10

Sohail

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel but very mediocre gym Excellent service

8

Sok

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice art deco hotel, clean & well kept, has free EV charging at the front - main reason I booked the hotel (but no proper car park for it, awkwardly placed, and the carpark is often taken by other cars or motorcycles). Car park at the back cost $17 (quite pricey). Also has laundry but couldn't figure out how to use it. Most guests are elderlies, not many people with kids.The restaurant is quite pricey too. Location is in the office area, but short drive to all the tourist attractions. Pretty surroundings. Probably more suitable for couples/ retired/ business trips, rather than family with young kids.

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Glen

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

4 night stay. Spacious room and bathroom and very clean. Coffee, tea, iron, fridge, desk. Off street parking for $18 per night. Good restaurant, bar and garden area. Good WiFi. Bed and pillows not overly comfortable, but ok. Quiet. Very friendly staff. Room was cold throughout, could get reverse cycle heating option to work. Good location, easy walk to Old and new Parliament House, restaurants and bars. Short taxi/uber to Kingston foreshore precinct ($10). Would stay again.

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Alison

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building/grounds and stunning interiors but no lift to the second floor which isn't a problem unless you've got heavy bags. Our room looked beautiful but was let down by the mattress and pillows being really uncomfortable. Also, we could hear the person in the next room which kept us up. Bathroom was beautiful. Both room and bathroom could be a bit cleaner. Some furnishings show wear or age. Located 10 min drive from the CBD in a pretty, leafy and quiet area.

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David

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel has a nice classic feel to it. The hotel staff is very helpful and nice and the kitchen on the property makes very good food. The breakfast was hearty and the dinner options I tried were all very delicious and very well put together. The major drawback is that there are no elevators in the hotel, and the cooling/heating system could do with an upgrade as it takes quite some time for the units to kick in. If you are looking for a classic style hotel with good food for your short stay this may be a great option for you. If you are on a long trip, want multiple close by options and don't want to struggle with your luggage up and down the stairs, I suggest you look some place else.

10

Sofia

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at the Kurrajong, historic property beautifully renovated. Lovely place to have a drink m, including by the fireplace in winter.

8

Sharon

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really lovely hotel with lots of historical charm. Our room was spacious, bright & very quiet, although being on ground floor there were issues with smelly drains. The outside bar space is great to have a drink after a busy day of sightseeing.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but several report housekeeping and upkeep lapses, including under-vacuumed carpets, shower grime or leaks, dusty vents, and minor mould.

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Gregory

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not very clean (carpets not vacuumed, aircon vent caked with dust). Shower glass door hinge not aligned properly and water ran all over floor. Location is good, close to restaurants and Parliament.

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IAN

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Lovely facilities that were very convenient for our conference. The staff that we met were most helpful and we were warmly welcomed by people on the front desk. The hotel was quiet and we felt safe there. My only criticism is about the cleaning of our room. It did not appear to be vacuumed during the 6 days we were there, and the bathroom did not appear to be adequately cleaned.

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Prue

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room. Room service was excellent!

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Raelene

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute place to stay - I stayed her a few years ago and it’s nice to see the rooms and facility has had an upgrade. Sadly the shower has not been cleaned thoroughly enough fir a while / see pics. But, overall it’s convenient if you’re visiting Parliament House and war memorial.

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Annabel

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean property in s convenient location

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Julie

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely old style hotel. Very quick check in. Lovely spacious room. Only complaint was the water leaking from shower door into bathroom area. Need more towels to mop up water.

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Martin

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked here for a wedding. Unfortunately the rooms weren't ready for a 2pm check in, which put pressure on the girls to finish getting ready. The reception staff were confused as I booked three rooms together for us & friends. Once we were in , the rooms were ok. The shower was grubby, but certainly not the worst we've stayed in.

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Steven

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the hotel, very quaint, clean except the shower had a little mould in the grout. Other than that all the facilities and staff were great and eager to please. Would stay again. Thank you Kurrajong Hotel.

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Alison

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building/grounds and stunning interiors but no lift to the second floor which isn't a problem unless you've got heavy bags. Our room looked beautiful but was let down by the mattress and pillows being really uncomfortable. Also, we could hear the person in the next room which kept us up. Bathroom was beautiful. Both room and bathroom could be a bit cleaner. Some furnishings show wear or age. Located 10 min drive from the CBD in a pretty, leafy and quiet area.

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Alan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay while in Canberra with relaxing courtyard and very modern and clean rooms. Thankyou

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious, quiet and comfortable, though a few are smaller or feel dark. Feedback notes variable Wi‑Fi, occasional noise through adjoining doors or outside equipment, and heating/cooling that can be slow or inconsistent.

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Charlie

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ground floor room , nice size quiet.

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john

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was in room 48 and found it a bit small. The terrace might be ok in summer but I would not book a terrace room on that side again it was a bit dark and dingy. Prefer to spend same money on a larger room. When the lower rates are on its good value. Will book room 181 next as interested in Ben Chifley.

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Susanne

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Zentrale Lage zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten, Zimmer groß und ruhig gelegen

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Laurie

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

All fine except noisy air conditioner outside room 147

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Lance

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice old school hotel. Not always clear how to call reception nor was there any information on what was and was not free in the room in terms of tea, snacks, etc. Also, my room had an adjoining door so there was more noise than I expected from the person next door to me.

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Glen

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

4 night stay. Spacious room and bathroom and very clean. Coffee, tea, iron, fridge, desk. Off street parking for $18 per night. Good restaurant, bar and garden area. Good WiFi. Bed and pillows not overly comfortable, but ok. Quiet. Very friendly staff. Room was cold throughout, could get reverse cycle heating option to work. Good location, easy walk to Old and new Parliament House, restaurants and bars. Short taxi/uber to Kingston foreshore precinct ($10). Would stay again.

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Alison

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building/grounds and stunning interiors but no lift to the second floor which isn't a problem unless you've got heavy bags. Our room looked beautiful but was let down by the mattress and pillows being really uncomfortable. Also, we could hear the person in the next room which kept us up. Bathroom was beautiful. Both room and bathroom could be a bit cleaner. Some furnishings show wear or age. Located 10 min drive from the CBD in a pretty, leafy and quiet area.

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Antoine

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

L'hôtel est de bonne qualité et le personnel compétent. Restaurant bien mais un peu cher. Le Wi-Fi etait tres irrégulier difficile de jouer ou regarder un film sans interruption

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Kate

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous property - we loved the history and feeling like we were stepping back in time. Handy for the major attractions - galleries, Parliament House etc. A little further to walk to eating destinations - approx 20min walk. Super quiet rooms, very comfortable and the interconnecting family room was great value.

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Sharon

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really lovely hotel with lots of historical charm. Our room was spacious, bright & very quiet, although being on ground floor there were issues with smelly drains. The outside bar space is great to have a drink after a busy day of sightseeing.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful at reception and around the hotel. However, several guests cite slow or understaffed dining service, occasional check-in delays, miscommunication (e.g., breakfast inclusion), and rare security or follow-up issues.

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Elizabeth

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming comfortable and clean. The staff are very efficient and helpful especially Naomi on the front desk who adjusted our booking and kept us informed about our stay. Would definitely recommend.

4

Alberto

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, my experience at Hotel Kurrajong was positive, but several issues left me genuinely baffled—particularly for a hotel that prides itself on prestige and quality. And if it doesn’t, then certainly the price I paid reflects otherwise. During my two-night stay, I paid for both the room and breakfast. Despite confirming with hotel management that breakfast was included, I was told otherwise by staff. Even after showing the confirmation email, I was asked again the following morning by the same person. For a hotel of this caliber, such a lapse in communication is egregious. Staff should review guest profiles and internal notes before denying a service as basic as breakfast. While the matter itself was minor, it revealed a deeper lack of cohesion between management, staff, and guest services. Unfortunately, this reflects a broader issue within the Australian hospitality industry, where genuine, attentive service is far from ubiquitous. Having worked in the service industry across Asia and North America, I understand the challenges—but it’s disappointing to see such inconsistency in standards. Thankfully, tipping isn’t a requirement here, because the quality of service often wouldn’t warrant it. Regrettably, Australian hospitality has become synonymous with egregious service rather than excellence.

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Lynda

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was slow >10 mins standing waiting as one staff behind desk. Room was good except housekeeping improve as there was a dirty towel left hanging on back of bathroom door, no English breakfast tea bags in room, appreciate the bottle of disinfectant in the room to wipe over for added assurance of cleanliness, TV remote didn’t work, fixed by a helpful staff, thank you. Problems with room key not working for access to car park or room. Restaurant staff seem disinterested and unhappy and in need of some training. Left feeling invisible by staff and finally when order taken parts of order not received. Staff couldn’t explain menu items and some food had to be sent back as it wasn’t cooked properly. If you wanted to order anything extra nobody comes near you and staff walk around with a blank face. The hotel decor is nice, location is good and finally at checkout there was a member of staff who was pleasant, polite, helpful and had some customer skills, thank you Steffi. I don’t expect to be treated like royalty but I do like some customer service and hotel staff that help guests to enjoy the experience of staying in a ‘nice” hotel

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Ben

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel needs to upgrade its security standards- Upon arrival to my room after a day of sightseeing i found my room was kept wide open as if it has been checked out. My laptop and personal belongings were touched by the house keeping staff, i stayed in the property in room 57 on 16th Aug until 19th Aug2024. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone just because of this reason.

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Jane

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was lovely representative of an old heritage home. The staff were lovely and we enjoyed our stay. Our only criticism was the food and beverage. 24 hour room service was unavailable. Dirty dishes in the hall most of the day and breakfast was so under staffed that we ended up not eating at the property at all.

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Lynne

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the history and always friendly and professional staff.

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Susan

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant not available due to function but no notification prior. False emergency alarm in evening which wrecked my sleep was worsened by confusion from staff. Loudspeaker message incomprehensible .

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Kathleen

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for an overnight stay. My booking promised a free bottle of wine that I didn't have time to get when checking in - thought it would be in the room. I asked when checking out the next morning and was told I should have asked at check-in. Not great service

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Michael

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was extremely good. The general layout of the hotel made transiting a bit more time consuming than normal but for a 100 year old building you give that a pass. All the reception staff we fantastic, especially whoever checked us in (I didn’t catch their name annoyingly), we were in the queue behind a very difficult group who showed no manners. Not only did he handle them with the upmost professionalism, he also did not let that interaction affect his dealing with us. Could not have been more polite and engaging when we approached the counter, if I was in his situation I definitely would’ve had some left over anger from the rudeness he had to deal with. Service in the restaurant was slow, but we were staying off peak on a Monday and they seemed short staffed so could’ve been the night we were there. Would stay there again

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Barry

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived at 3 pm, no problem with check in with friendly and efficient staff. Room comfortable on 1st floor. Friends were a little way from us but staff moved them to a room just down the hall. Breakfasts of good quality and plentiful. Again well served by dining room staff. We had a nice dinner on Monday night in restaurant. Due to rain threatening reception staff leant us an umbrella which was extremely useful when caught in a downpour at 6 pm on Monday evening. All in all we could not have asked for better service and courtesy from staff who met all our challenges. Parking was at the door with payment of $17 per night. Would recommend the Kurrajong to friends and fellow travelers.

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Location

Quiet, convenient base for the National Gallery, Parliament House and other institutions, with good public transport and walkable access for many. Some note dining areas can be a longer walk.

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Gavin

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for travellers wanting to be in the centre of Canberra. Easy hotel parking, nice staff.

10

Barbara

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here and were able to walk to restaurants, coffee shops, and attractions.

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Elizabeth

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Historic hotel in a great location. Comfortable spacious room. We walked to most of the attractions that we visited, eg The National Gallery and a short Uber trip to some restaurants in Manuka. On site restaurant was good and a buzzing cafe with good coffee virtually next door. We would stay again.

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Will

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A repeat visit for me. Such an historic and stylish hotel. Evokes the early days of the Australian federation and simpler times. The rooms are comfortable, cosy and well-equipped. Accessible to the wider city by the excellent R6 bus service. An enjoyable walk or bike ride to the Parliament building (old and new), National Gallery, High Court and Questacon. Great great staff and good value.

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Andrew

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A lovely quiet hotel in a quiet neighborhood of a quiet city. Rooms are spacious, the restaurant and bar is excellent, and the staff efficient and courteous. The only draw back is there are few nearby restaurants. The hotel is just a short walk from the National Archives (my reason to be there). Probably 20-30 min walk to an area with more cafes and restaurants. But the hotel one is good enough that there’s little need to go out. (A reasonable burger place is next door). Decorated with historic photos of Australian PMs and Canberra’s early years.

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Joan

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - short walk to the National Art Gallery. Excellent dining with indoor and open air seating.

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Rim

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Central canberra, close to sights. Clean and cozy. The connected rooms were great if you have kids.

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Yong K

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice historical hotel that is a walking distance to the old Parliament. It's situated in the quiet part of Canberra. This is our second time at Hotel Kurrajong and after so many years, it still delivers great quality for the price. The sofa is adding a little bit the whole place is well maintained.

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Kate

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous property - we loved the history and feeling like we were stepping back in time. Handy for the major attractions - galleries, Parliament House etc. A little further to walk to eating destinations - approx 20min walk. Super quiet rooms, very comfortable and the interconnecting family room was great value.

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Andrew

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A little bit out of the way from downtown and not as close to Kingston as it may at first appear. But generally a decent central locale, with super helpful staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is regularly praised, but dinner and room service are commonly viewed as pricey with variable quality; service can be slow, and the restaurant or menu is occasionally limited or unavailable.

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cristina

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very helpful. The hotel restaurant, Chifley's, had great food. Cocktails in the garden was lovely. The rooms were well appointed. It was a pleasant walk to all the cultural spots first time tourists like me come to Canberra to see,

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Davina

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The dining room and bar was closed for lunch and dinner over the long weekend. Limited room service menu and hours too.

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richard

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The main reason we stay at the Kurrajong when in Canberra is its history and the refurb which was really well done.The location is good for the National Gallery and Happy Hour is a good thing to do also. Felt that Room Service was a bit overpriced but Chifley's Bar puts on a good breakfast and the outdoor lawn area is nice.

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Danute Marija

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although breakfast is excellent, dinner is very average and the price exceeds the quality of the food by a big margin

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Stephen

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice, but unfortunately the experience when we had breakfast was not good. Due to needing an early start we were at the restaurant for breakfast dead on 7am, the supposed starting time, we found that the urn for hot water had only just been turned on, so we had to wait and order from the bar. We ordered a prime ministers breakfast, when it came, the bacon was cold and so was the potato rosti. The sourdough toast came and it wasn’t toasted, it had been put on a hot plate and where the grill had touched the bread it left a burnt line, only one side was done, the other not toasted/grilled. Very disappointing for this quality of hotel and for the price charged for the breakfast.

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william

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property and room is a great place to stay. Restaurant is grossly overpriced for the quality of food. Eat elsewhere Breakfast menu is poor

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Joan

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - short walk to the National Art Gallery. Excellent dining with indoor and open air seating.

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Susan

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant not available due to function but no notification prior. False emergency alarm in evening which wrecked my sleep was worsened by confusion from staff. Loudspeaker message incomprehensible .

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Geoff

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well restored hotel steeped in history retains the 1940’s charm and adds some modern convenience. Sadly the restaurant didn’t have much on the menu and was quite expensive.

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Michael

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was extremely good. The general layout of the hotel made transiting a bit more time consuming than normal but for a 100 year old building you give that a pass. All the reception staff we fantastic, especially whoever checked us in (I didn’t catch their name annoyingly), we were in the queue behind a very difficult group who showed no manners. Not only did he handle them with the upmost professionalism, he also did not let that interaction affect his dealing with us. Could not have been more polite and engaging when we approached the counter, if I was in his situation I definitely would’ve had some left over anger from the rudeness he had to deal with. Service in the restaurant was slow, but we were staying off peak on a Monday and they seemed short staffed so could’ve been the night we were there. Would stay there again

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Month	Average price
January	$106
February	$134
March	$150
April	$125
May	$149
June	$145
July	$120
August	$143
September	$150
October	$154
November	$161
December	$132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $146	2 $143	3 $379
4 $164	5 $110	6 $144	7 $154	8 $134	9 $114	10 $143
11 $110	12 $196	13 $434	14 $383	15 $165	16 $112	17 $134
18 $112	19 $158	20 $154	21 $139	22 $138	23 $107	24 $130
25 $115	26 $190	27 $413	28 $431	29 $176	30 $100	31 $124

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Classic Family Room Interconnecting

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