Rydges Canberra
US$140
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Rydges Canberra
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US$140
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Rydges Canberra average US$107 in the cheapest month (January) and US$156 in the most expensive month (March), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$107 |
| February | US$137 |
| March | US$156 |
| April | US$114 |
| May | US$126 |
| June | US$127 |
| July | US$122 |
| August | US$115 |
| September | US$140 |
| October | US$139 |
| November | US$149 |
| December | US$126 |
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Most expensive: March (~US$156)
Cheapest: January (~US$107)
About this property
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Canberra? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The George Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Rydges Canberra in Canberra (Forrest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Parliament House and Manuka Oval. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Manuka Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from National Archives of Australia.
What's nearby
Manuka Shopping Centre(0.5 Miles)
Manuka Oval(0.6 Miles)
National Archives of Australia(0.8 Miles)
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas(0.9 Miles)
The Cusack Centre(0.9 Miles)
Parliament House(0.9 Miles)
Embassy of the United States, Canberra(1 Miles)
Embassy of the Philippines(1 Miles)
Embassy of Turkey(1 Miles)
Old Parliament House(1.1 Miles)
Museum of Australian Democracy(1.1 Miles)
Embassy of France(1.1 Miles)
Merchant Navy Memorial(1.1 Miles)
National Gallery of Australia(1.2 Miles)
Embassy of Israel(1.2 Miles)
The preferred airport for Rydges Canberra is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)(5.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Location
Cnr Canberra Ave & National Cct, Forrest, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Manuka Shopping Centre (0.5 Miles)
Manuka Oval (0.6 Miles)
National Archives of Australia (0.8 Miles)
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas (0.9 Miles)
The Cusack Centre (0.9 Miles)
Parliament House (0.9 Miles)
Room options
6
Executive King Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
534 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
6
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
409 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Embassy Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Sofa Beds
Sleeps 3
969 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Superior Twin Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
344 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Room (King)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
409 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of Rydges Canberra
7.8
Good
Based on 2,614 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
47%
Family
35%
Group
3%
Solo
1%
What guests think
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At Rydges Canberra, travellers frequently praise the convenient location and generally friendly staff, along with spacious rooms, but they also note inconsistent housekeeping, dated areas, and recurring maintenance frustrations such as unreliable air conditioning and faulty TVs.
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At Rydges Canberra, travellers frequently praise the convenient location and generally friendly staff, along with spacious rooms, but they also note inconsistent housekeeping, dated areas, and recurring maintenance frustrations such as unreliable air conditioning and faulty TVs.
Facilities include an indoor pool, spa and sauna, but guests repeatedly mention closures, cold water, a tired gym, and paid on-site parking with tight spaces. Breakfast is often enjoyed, though several reviews report understaffing, slow replenishment, occasional closures and variable quality or pricing. Expect convenient access and warm service, but check room condition, climate control and facility status if these matter to you.
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Facilities
Indoor pool, spa and sauna are appreciated, but guests frequently report closures, cold water, a tired or broken gym, and tight paid parking.
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Sofia
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good things: breakfast is very good, we really enjoy it. Not so good things: curtain in the shower is dirty and moldy (definitely it doesn't cost a lot to replace this curtains), jacuzzi is dirty (dirty corners all around the tab), sauna also looks very much used. Showers for males under renovation and it is no place for males to clean themselves before entering swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Good things: breakfast is very good, we really enjoy it. Not so good things: curtain in the shower is dirty and moldy (definitely it doesn't cost a lot to replace this curtains), jacuzzi is dirty (dirty corners all around the tab), sauna also looks very much used. Showers for males under renovation and it is no place for males to clean themselves before entering swimming pool and jacuzzi.
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Olivia
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
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Nigel
17 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
One night stay for government gig. Location very handy. Pool was shut which was disappointing and not communicated prior to booking. Hotel good, brekky good, staff good. Suggest having separate barista and breakfast signer-inner as that slowed everything down in the morning. Also 7am start is quite late for a week day so suggest change to 6.30
One night stay for government gig. Location very handy. Pool was shut which was disappointing and not communicated prior to booking. Hotel good, brekky good, staff good. Suggest having separate barista and breakfast signer-inner as that slowed everything down in the morning. Also 7am start is quite late for a week day so suggest change to 6.30
10
Brad
12 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
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rick
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very nice and helpful. We noticed that no one was picking up the trays from room service. Room was dated with lots of scratches on the furniture. Shower flooded ever time we used it. Most disappointing thing was they change their guest $25 a day to park at the hotel
Staff were very nice and helpful. We noticed that no one was picking up the trays from room service. Room was dated with lots of scratches on the furniture. Shower flooded ever time we used it. Most disappointing thing was they change their guest $25 a day to park at the hotel
10
Angus
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
Hot tub was good, the Sauna especially nice. Room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good - it was good to have poached eggs as one option. The secure parking was ideal.
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Heather
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great gym. Nice to have a pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Breakfast was pretty good, but it would have been nice with some dairy free options.
Great gym. Nice to have a pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Breakfast was pretty good, but it would have been nice with some dairy free options.
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Matthew
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, bed was comfortable, staff were excellent. Carpark is terrible, tiny spots (I drive a small sedan) and tight corners.
Lovely hotel, bed was comfortable, staff were excellent. Carpark is terrible, tiny spots (I drive a small sedan) and tight corners.
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Francis
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Spa wasn’t hot, the sauna was poorly looked after , in addition the cleanliness of rooms was ok but no attention to detail.
The Spa wasn’t hot, the sauna was poorly looked after , in addition the cleanliness of rooms was ok but no attention to detail.
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Mark
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms are large; the property is getting on but well maintained. I have marked them down because they claim to have EV charging but when I enquired it was access to a 240v plug - whilst I can charge with such a plug this does not, in my mind, qualify as EV charging.
The rooms are large; the property is getting on but well maintained. I have marked them down because they claim to have EV charging but when I enquired it was access to a 240v plug - whilst I can charge with such a plug this does not, in my mind, qualify as EV charging.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: multiple reviews cite dirty bathrooms, mould, dust and dishes left, along with inconsistent or missed servicing, while others found areas clean.
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Melissa
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is very old and needs updating. The room and property itself is very dirty and needs a deep clean. The room we stayed in was very hot & stuffy. The air conditioning was permanently fixed on hot and there was no window or sliding door to let fresh air in. It was that bad I had to open the front door for hours to let air in the room. We told the manager on duty and he came up to flick a switch next to the bed to turn the heated air off even after that the room had no air flowing throughout. We pid for four people to stay and each day they gave us only three towels- I had to ask for more towels. Three pillows in the room also- I had to ask for pillows. The mini bar did not get topped up after our first night. The sauna, pool and spa area needs updating. When we stayed there were no pool towels only a large pile of dirty ones. The dinning room down stairs was dirty. The carpet has stains in many areas and thick dirt scum in the corners. The legs of the chairs were broken. The coffee was excellent at the bar & the service was fast. Parking under the building and access was great. Overall the price per night did not match the accommodation expectations.
The property is very old and needs updating. The room and property itself is very dirty and needs a deep clean. The room we stayed in was very hot & stuffy. The air conditioning was permanently fixed on hot and there was no window or sliding door to let fresh air in. It was that bad I had to open the front door for hours to let air in the room. We told the manager on duty and he came up to flick a switch next to the bed to turn the heated air off even after that the room had no air flowing throughout. We pid for four people to stay and each day they gave us only three towels- I had to ask for more towels. Three pillows in the room also- I had to ask for pillows. The mini bar did not get topped up after our first night. The sauna, pool and spa area needs updating. When we stayed there were no pool towels only a large pile of dirty ones. The dinning room down stairs was dirty. The carpet has stains in many areas and thick dirt scum in the corners. The legs of the chairs were broken. The coffee was excellent at the bar & the service was fast. Parking under the building and access was great. Overall the price per night did not match the accommodation expectations.
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Michaela
31 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is in a great location and all of the staff we dealt with were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately this is where it ends. The housekeeping department let the hotel down significantly. Within minutes of checking into our room I called reception as I wasn’t confident the shower had been cleaned. There was dust pushed up into the corners of the shower and shower tiles did not look clean. I had to call reception off my mobile as there were no numbers on the phone. We were moved into another room and provided drinks vouchers. Unfortunately the next rooms shower wasn’t much better. The shower head is very powerful and floods almost half of the bathroom. The sink leaks slightly underneath. On day 2 after being out our room key stopped working & reception had our room under someone else’s name but were able to fix this. When we returned it was obvious housekeeping has been as the beds were made but the toilet & carpet were not clean and our hand soap was missing. I had to call twice before housekeeping came and vacuumed. I asked again for soap. While they vacuumed my family and I waited in the hallway dripping wet having returned from the pool. There is no mention of the room window overlooking the restaurant so if you want natural light in your room you risk no privacy as patrons at the restaurant waved at my kids when I first opened the curtains. The air conditioning vent hasn’t been cleaned and month and it does not cool very well.
The hotel is in a great location and all of the staff we dealt with were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately this is where it ends. The housekeeping department let the hotel down significantly. Within minutes of checking into our room I called reception as I wasn’t confident the shower had been cleaned. There was dust pushed up into the corners of the shower and shower tiles did not look clean. I had to call reception off my mobile as there were no numbers on the phone. We were moved into another room and provided drinks vouchers. Unfortunately the next rooms shower wasn’t much better. The shower head is very powerful and floods almost half of the bathroom. The sink leaks slightly underneath. On day 2 after being out our room key stopped working & reception had our room under someone else’s name but were able to fix this. When we returned it was obvious housekeeping has been as the beds were made but the toilet & carpet were not clean and our hand soap was missing. I had to call twice before housekeeping came and vacuumed. I asked again for soap. While they vacuumed my family and I waited in the hallway dripping wet having returned from the pool. There is no mention of the room window overlooking the restaurant so if you want natural light in your room you risk no privacy as patrons at the restaurant waved at my kids when I first opened the curtains. The air conditioning vent hasn’t been cleaned and month and it does not cool very well.
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Kristin
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was not cleaned bins not emptied beds not made requested extra towels waited 2 hours for extra towels. Air conditioning was not working extremely hot in room very uncomfortable. Pool showers were dirty mould in showers. No towels I. Pool area had to request towels for pool. Parking excessive price. Charge on bill for dining incorrect as there was a charge for expensive drink we did not order on our bill which had to be removed. Very disappointed with the hotel as expected more as have stayed at Rydges in other locations many times and am a member.
Room was not cleaned bins not emptied beds not made requested extra towels waited 2 hours for extra towels. Air conditioning was not working extremely hot in room very uncomfortable. Pool showers were dirty mould in showers. No towels I. Pool area had to request towels for pool. Parking excessive price. Charge on bill for dining incorrect as there was a charge for expensive drink we did not order on our bill which had to be removed. Very disappointed with the hotel as expected more as have stayed at Rydges in other locations many times and am a member.
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Rochelle
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The bathroom was disgusting. There was old urine on the back of the toilet and you can see the urine stains in the grout around the bottom of the toilet in the floor tiles.
The bathroom was disgusting. There was old urine on the back of the toilet and you can see the urine stains in the grout around the bottom of the toilet in the floor tiles.
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Dwi
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I have mixed feedback from my recent 3-night stay at Rydges Canberra, where I also hosted a function. First, the positives: a huge thank you to Liz, Donna, and the bar staff – they were fantastic! Friendly, accommodating, and professional, they really helped make the function a success. On this side of things, I couldn’t have asked for better service. Unfortunately, my experience with the room service/cleaning was very disappointing. On the first morning, the bed wasn’t made, the pillows were left exactly as I had left them, dirty cups were not cleaned, and the bathroom bench wasn’t tidied. On the second day, the situation got worse: dirty cups and spoons remained in the room, the door sign was left on the floor, rubbish wasn’t emptied, and the bed was poorly made. I took photos to document the lack of cleaning, and several of my colleagues who stayed at the hotel had similar complaints about the cleanliness of their rooms. I travel often for both business and leisure, and I have never experienced this level of inconsistency in room service before. It seems clear that the housekeeping staff have not been properly trained in maintaining rooms to the expected standard. It’s a real pity because I would happily give this hotel a 5-star review based on the function team and hospitality staff alone. However, the poor standard of room cleanliness really let the experience down.
I have mixed feedback from my recent 3-night stay at Rydges Canberra, where I also hosted a function. First, the positives: a huge thank you to Liz, Donna, and the bar staff – they were fantastic! Friendly, accommodating, and professional, they really helped make the function a success. On this side of things, I couldn’t have asked for better service. Unfortunately, my experience with the room service/cleaning was very disappointing. On the first morning, the bed wasn’t made, the pillows were left exactly as I had left them, dirty cups were not cleaned, and the bathroom bench wasn’t tidied. On the second day, the situation got worse: dirty cups and spoons remained in the room, the door sign was left on the floor, rubbish wasn’t emptied, and the bed was poorly made. I took photos to document the lack of cleaning, and several of my colleagues who stayed at the hotel had similar complaints about the cleanliness of their rooms. I travel often for both business and leisure, and I have never experienced this level of inconsistency in room service before. It seems clear that the housekeeping staff have not been properly trained in maintaining rooms to the expected standard. It’s a real pity because I would happily give this hotel a 5-star review based on the function team and hospitality staff alone. However, the poor standard of room cleanliness really let the experience down.
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Hannah
17 Jan 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great stay, just needs a bit of mould scrubbed from the shower and around the pool area!!!
Great stay, just needs a bit of mould scrubbed from the shower and around the pool area!!!
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Fiona
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Cleaning is a problem in the room, bathroom was good hiwever the rest of tye room needed attention
Cleaning is a problem in the room, bathroom was good hiwever the rest of tye room needed attention
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Chhavi
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rydges was good for our 1 night stay but there was not much cleanliness. The kettle was dirty,no tissues in tissue box,floor was not clean as well. The premises otherwise was good and presentable. Breakfast had quite good options and staff at serving was friendly. Overall we liked it jist cleaning needs to be improved.
Rydges was good for our 1 night stay but there was not much cleanliness. The kettle was dirty,no tissues in tissue box,floor was not clean as well. The premises otherwise was good and presentable. Breakfast had quite good options and staff at serving was friendly. Overall we liked it jist cleaning needs to be improved.
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Lisa
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very spacious room with comfortable bedding. Common areas could be cleaner (hallways) where guests walk - needed a vacuum and dishes removed etc. A very central location with helpful staff and good on site facilities.
Very spacious room with comfortable bedding. Common areas could be cleaner (hallways) where guests walk - needed a vacuum and dishes removed etc. A very central location with helpful staff and good on site facilities.
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Alanah
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was Filthy, everywhere you went it was dirty. Rooms were dirty, bathroom was dirty, pool was dirty, spa was dirty. Im totally fine with rooms and things being outdated as long as they are clean. I wouldnt stay again, if i wasnt going to lose my money i would have left as soon as i checked in.
Property was Filthy, everywhere you went it was dirty. Rooms were dirty, bathroom was dirty, pool was dirty, spa was dirty. Im totally fine with rooms and things being outdated as long as they are clean. I wouldnt stay again, if i wasnt going to lose my money i would have left as soon as i checked in.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, but decor can feel dated, and issues like unreliable or noisy air conditioning, TV faults, limited bedside power and some internal-facing windows or noise are mentioned.
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Mark
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spacious with lounge and table for work. The bed was comfortable. Recent bathroom renovation was the best feature of the room along with the atrium view. However the internal heating could not be adjusted leaving me sweltering on both evenings resulting in total fatigue each day. A fan was offered but it was loud and only added to the disruptive sleep. Unlikely to stay here any time soon as the impact on work was unacceptable. An offer to move rooms could not be accommodated due to a high amount of bookings at the time.
The room was spacious with lounge and table for work. The bed was comfortable. Recent bathroom renovation was the best feature of the room along with the atrium view. However the internal heating could not be adjusted leaving me sweltering on both evenings resulting in total fatigue each day. A fan was offered but it was loud and only added to the disruptive sleep. Unlikely to stay here any time soon as the impact on work was unacceptable. An offer to move rooms could not be accommodated due to a high amount of bookings at the time.
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Grant
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious well presented room Very good variety in the breakfast
Spacious well presented room Very good variety in the breakfast
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Janise
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price of the room is was very disappointing. There were water stains on the ceiling and is smelt musty. There are no powerpoints by the bed which is pretty standard these days. Arrived early to check in but rather than a system of SMS when the room was ready (again pretty standard practice) it was up to me to keep checking with the hotel. Overall average experience.
For the price of the room is was very disappointing. There were water stains on the ceiling and is smelt musty. There are no powerpoints by the bed which is pretty standard these days. Arrived early to check in but rather than a system of SMS when the room was ready (again pretty standard practice) it was up to me to keep checking with the hotel. Overall average experience.
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Nicole
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge.
Staff were fabulous. Very helpful and friendly. Price of the room was very reasonable. The rooms are huge.
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David
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bathrooms are looking tired with missing shelves in shower etc. The aircon is loud and rattles a lot. Otherwise a great stay!
The bathrooms are looking tired with missing shelves in shower etc. The aircon is loud and rattles a lot. Otherwise a great stay!
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Cathy
6 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Furnishings in room a bit tired.
Furnishings in room a bit tired.
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Paul
23 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Additional $25 parking fee on top of the shown price. The room unfortunately had an issue with the temperature control system turning it into an oven. Reception said they would have an email sent to maintenance. After the 3rd attempt to have something done. A staff member checked and said it was turned off and it was like an oven, its now turn on to cool "give it 10 minutes and it should cool down, here is a drink voucher" which was a kind gesture. Unfortunately all it did was restart the heat. My Son had fallen asleep and it would have been too difficult to try change rooms. Needless to say it was a terrible sleepless night spending several hours opening up hallway door to allowing heat to escape the turned off unit. Very disappointed.
Additional $25 parking fee on top of the shown price. The room unfortunately had an issue with the temperature control system turning it into an oven. Reception said they would have an email sent to maintenance. After the 3rd attempt to have something done. A staff member checked and said it was turned off and it was like an oven, its now turn on to cool "give it 10 minutes and it should cool down, here is a drink voucher" which was a kind gesture. Unfortunately all it did was restart the heat. My Son had fallen asleep and it would have been too difficult to try change rooms. Needless to say it was a terrible sleepless night spending several hours opening up hallway door to allowing heat to escape the turned off unit. Very disappointed.
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Elizabeth
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bar fridge not working in room. TV /netflix not working in room. Shower water flooding floor/ safe not working in room.
Bar fridge not working in room. TV /netflix not working in room. Shower water flooding floor/ safe not working in room.
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Bryan
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean, bit small but ok. Very noisy but, outside road noise and the hallway woke us all up a few times both nights we were there.
Room was clean, bit small but ok. Very noisy but, outside road noise and the hallway woke us all up a few times both nights we were there.
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Anna
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overpriced for a dated hotel in Canberra. Dodgy aircon blowing cold air even when off. View out our window was to an internal corridor, so we had to keep blinds closed. Breakfast buffet was understaffed, many items unavailable and a pretty poor experience. Staff seemed disinterested.
Overpriced for a dated hotel in Canberra. Dodgy aircon blowing cold air even when off. View out our window was to an internal corridor, so we had to keep blinds closed. Breakfast buffet was understaffed, many items unavailable and a pretty poor experience. Staff seemed disinterested.
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Service
Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff and smooth check-in, but recurring comments note understaffing, slow responses, rooms not ready, and occasional rudeness.
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Simon
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Checkin was frustrating. Was told room wasnt ready after arriving 1 hour after checkin time. Waited 15mins and when I asked
Checkin was frustrating. Was told room wasnt ready after arriving 1 hour after checkin time. Waited 15mins and when I asked
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Peter
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
On check in our room had a really bad odour. After goong down to reception, tje gentleman behind the counter firstly said there was nothing that could be done After arguing with him, he offered a room upgrade to a king with a sofa bed We were told, that we would have to pull the bed out. The room we had booked had two queens. As it was myself and my teen age daughter, all i wanted was a room with two beds. After another discussion, Eventually, tje manager came out and found the same room and out us in it. The shower was broken and the buffet breakfast was cold and it took 25mims for some items to be replenished.
On check in our room had a really bad odour. After goong down to reception, tje gentleman behind the counter firstly said there was nothing that could be done After arguing with him, he offered a room upgrade to a king with a sofa bed We were told, that we would have to pull the bed out. The room we had booked had two queens. As it was myself and my teen age daughter, all i wanted was a room with two beds. After another discussion, Eventually, tje manager came out and found the same room and out us in it. The shower was broken and the buffet breakfast was cold and it took 25mims for some items to be replenished.
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Susan
11 Apr 2023
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The checkin process was a nightmare. After driving for 8 hours the checkin person couldnt even locate my name on the system. Trying to tell me i didnt have a booking. In the end i had to spell it out like M for Monkey etc. The staff were rude and overall unhelpful. Not exactly what you need with a 9 year old and an epic drive. I wouldnt stay here again
The checkin process was a nightmare. After driving for 8 hours the checkin person couldnt even locate my name on the system. Trying to tell me i didnt have a booking. In the end i had to spell it out like M for Monkey etc. The staff were rude and overall unhelpful. Not exactly what you need with a 9 year old and an epic drive. I wouldnt stay here again
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Rebecca
18 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was easy, the gentleman on desk went above and beyond to make everything pleasant for us. Upgrade to a bigger room and fold out bed put in without me asking or being charged as they thought it would make for a 'nicer night for you both'. All the staff were friendly and accommodating, answeing all the questions of my pre-schooler.
Check in was easy, the gentleman on desk went above and beyond to make everything pleasant for us. Upgrade to a bigger room and fold out bed put in without me asking or being charged as they thought it would make for a 'nicer night for you both'. All the staff were friendly and accommodating, answeing all the questions of my pre-schooler.
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Jim
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
All good at Rhydes except for very under staffed Sunday morning in café/ restaurant area. Well over 30 minute wait for take away coffee
All good at Rhydes except for very under staffed Sunday morning in café/ restaurant area. Well over 30 minute wait for take away coffee
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Margaret
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lots of things in need of repair or even just a good coat of paint. Every time we needed to go to reception there was only one person behind the desk, so wait time was always long.
Lots of things in need of repair or even just a good coat of paint. Every time we needed to go to reception there was only one person behind the desk, so wait time was always long.
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Sophie
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were left waiting for 2 hours because our room was not ready, however the staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was nice. We had a good deal with breakfast and parking included in the price. We loved the bar, dim lighting throughout and pool facilities. We would stay there again.
We were left waiting for 2 hours because our room was not ready, however the staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was nice. We had a good deal with breakfast and parking included in the price. We loved the bar, dim lighting throughout and pool facilities. We would stay there again.
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Brad
12 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
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Kate
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The receprion staff, especially Bella were amazing. All the dining staff looked after all our dietry needs and i.must commend the chef. The food was amazing.rooms lovely and the whole place smelt beautiful
The receprion staff, especially Bella were amazing. All the dining staff looked after all our dietry needs and i.must commend the chef. The food was amazing.rooms lovely and the whole place smelt beautiful
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Lucy
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were great. Room a little dated but overall ok, tv should have more options rather than stream cast which is glitchy. For the money paid would expect more, Breakfast also not impressed in terms of quality and clearly short staffed. They were run off their feet and clearly not able to keep up. Given a long weekend management should be prepared for business and provide adequate staffing levels.
Staff were great. Room a little dated but overall ok, tv should have more options rather than stream cast which is glitchy. For the money paid would expect more, Breakfast also not impressed in terms of quality and clearly short staffed. They were run off their feet and clearly not able to keep up. Given a long weekend management should be prepared for business and provide adequate staffing levels.
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Location
Central and convenient for Parliament House, Manuka Oval and Kingston, with easy access to attractions and dining.
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PRAVEEN
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location
Location
8
Hannah
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
8
John
8 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location near sights of Canberra. Great location to cycle to sites of interest. Room was sizeable comfortable and well provisioned. Shame the fan of the airconditioning was noisy in the quiet of the night. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay
Good location near sights of Canberra. Great location to cycle to sites of interest. Room was sizeable comfortable and well provisioned. Shame the fan of the airconditioning was noisy in the quiet of the night. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay
10
Grant
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A great hotel to stay as it is close to the Parlimene House and shops
A great hotel to stay as it is close to the Parlimene House and shops
8
Darren
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very well located on Canberra Ave, with Parliament house a short walk to the west, and Manuka Oval a five minute walk to the east. Plenty of eating out options on the nearby Kingston foreshore. The bar had an intimate feel even though it was located in an atrium, and the staff were attentive. The room was clean, spacey and functional, though the wardrobe units look a bit dated and in need of a refurb. Overall my stay was a comfortable and busy one, in a location that was easy to the major attractions.
Very well located on Canberra Ave, with Parliament house a short walk to the west, and Manuka Oval a five minute walk to the east. Plenty of eating out options on the nearby Kingston foreshore. The bar had an intimate feel even though it was located in an atrium, and the staff were attentive. The room was clean, spacey and functional, though the wardrobe units look a bit dated and in need of a refurb. Overall my stay was a comfortable and busy one, in a location that was easy to the major attractions.
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Beth
31 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well maintained and centrally located.
Well maintained and centrally located.
8
Stephen
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ok accommodation and conveniently located
Ok accommodation and conveniently located
10
Espen
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very central and convenient
Very central and convenient
8
Anthony
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Top location for our needs in Canberra
Top location for our needs in Canberra
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Matthew Douglas
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great, centrally located property, near terrific shops for All your needs. Marvellous staff & facilities, but remember to bring your AC / USB charger plug as older power points( surprisingly for me) dont have updated USB ported option. Used the back of the TV ...but only small complaint! Thanks.
Great, centrally located property, near terrific shops for All your needs. Marvellous staff & facilities, but remember to bring your AC / USB charger plug as older power points( surprisingly for me) dont have updated USB ported option. Used the back of the TV ...but only small complaint! Thanks.
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Dining
Breakfast is commonly praised for variety, yet multiple reviews mention cold or under-replenished items, long waits due to understaffing, limited room service or restaurant closures, and pricing concerns.
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Kylie
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was average, nothing fancy but the bed was comfy. Pool even though not on the luxe side it was warm and the kids loved it. Breakfast was absolutely disgraceful, no cups available for juice, no forks and had to search for a plate as well. The food looked terrible so I didn't eat and my son only ate two things from the buffet. Definitely don't bother paying for breakfast, just go elsewhere. Otherwise simple stay and was only for a night.
The room was average, nothing fancy but the bed was comfy. Pool even though not on the luxe side it was warm and the kids loved it. Breakfast was absolutely disgraceful, no cups available for juice, no forks and had to search for a plate as well. The food looked terrible so I didn't eat and my son only ate two things from the buffet. Definitely don't bother paying for breakfast, just go elsewhere. Otherwise simple stay and was only for a night.
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Kerrie
5 Jan 2024
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I ordered room service on the first night, unfortunately my discarded tray and leftovers were still outside my door two days later, i had to go to reception to bring it to their attention. It costs $18 per day to park there, on top of room costs. I put the card on my door to say i was happy with no housekeeping, as there was a promise of $10 per day food and drink voycher, this was not applied to my bill. The only breakfast option is the buffet, no option for a light room service breakfast. I paid over $900 for my stay and was quite disappointed overall.
I ordered room service on the first night, unfortunately my discarded tray and leftovers were still outside my door two days later, i had to go to reception to bring it to their attention. It costs $18 per day to park there, on top of room costs. I put the card on my door to say i was happy with no housekeeping, as there was a promise of $10 per day food and drink voycher, this was not applied to my bill. The only breakfast option is the buffet, no option for a light room service breakfast. I paid over $900 for my stay and was quite disappointed overall.
10
Olivia
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
Great relaxing environment on entrance, smooth check in and check out, clean environment, fantastic breakfast! Love the pool size and depth.
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Rebecca
10 Feb 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Convenient location, fairly quiet location. Additional parking fees could be made more obvious on booking site. Room service is not available on Mondays and spa is currently not operating. No iron or board provided in room. More attention to cleaning of bathroom would also be recommended.
Convenient location, fairly quiet location. Additional parking fees could be made more obvious on booking site. Room service is not available on Mondays and spa is currently not operating. No iron or board provided in room. More attention to cleaning of bathroom would also be recommended.
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SUE
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was very dated and the food was very bland and tasteless. Breakfast was extremely poor quality. Would not recommend this property and definitely not worth the cost
Property was very dated and the food was very bland and tasteless. Breakfast was extremely poor quality. Would not recommend this property and definitely not worth the cost
10
Brad
12 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
Staff were friendly when checking in and out. Breakfast was a nice buffet with plenty of selections. Pool was indoors, nice and clean. Room was modern, clean and quiet.
10
Sacha
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was great and facilities were good Dining options were not great, and the price was excessive for the quality of dinning. The steak I ordered was a Prime rib 400gr. The steak was not medium rare as requested and for close to $100 for steak, chips and a soft drink the price was excessive. The same meal elsewhere would have been half the price for the same or better quality Breakfast was good however and was included in the price of the stay.
Room was great and facilities were good Dining options were not great, and the price was excessive for the quality of dinning. The steak I ordered was a Prime rib 400gr. The steak was not medium rare as requested and for close to $100 for steak, chips and a soft drink the price was excessive. The same meal elsewhere would have been half the price for the same or better quality Breakfast was good however and was included in the price of the stay.
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Heather
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great gym. Nice to have a pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Breakfast was pretty good, but it would have been nice with some dairy free options.
Great gym. Nice to have a pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Breakfast was pretty good, but it would have been nice with some dairy free options.
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Dan
29 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
First impressions of this hotel were great. The hotel reception and bar seem updated and the food was fantastic. But there were not enough staff and those who were on shift lacked a service-ethic. Breakfast should be avoided - the food is great but the system of self service is made chaotic by a lack of staff. Tables are not cleared, there were no plates, then bowls… it was the Wild West.
First impressions of this hotel were great. The hotel reception and bar seem updated and the food was fantastic. But there were not enough staff and those who were on shift lacked a service-ethic. Breakfast should be avoided - the food is great but the system of self service is made chaotic by a lack of staff. Tables are not cleared, there were no plates, then bowls… it was the Wild West.
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Lucy
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were great. Room a little dated but overall ok, tv should have more options rather than stream cast which is glitchy. For the money paid would expect more, Breakfast also not impressed in terms of quality and clearly short staffed. They were run off their feet and clearly not able to keep up. Given a long weekend management should be prepared for business and provide adequate staffing levels.
Staff were great. Room a little dated but overall ok, tv should have more options rather than stream cast which is glitchy. For the money paid would expect more, Breakfast also not impressed in terms of quality and clearly short staffed. They were run off their feet and clearly not able to keep up. Given a long weekend management should be prepared for business and provide adequate staffing levels.
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Fuad
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms good location friendly staff
Clean rooms good location friendly staff
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Elizabeth
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel
Good hotel
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Anthony
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Was a very good experience at the Rydges, Canberra. Very close to the shops, easy walking areas around the hotel. Highly recommended!
Was a very good experience at the Rydges, Canberra. Very close to the shops, easy walking areas around the hotel. Highly recommended!
10
David
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Very central to all shops and restaurants
Lovely hotel. Very central to all shops and restaurants
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David
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
handy location, very helpful staff, good dining
handy location, very helpful staff, good dining
FAQs about Rydges Canberra
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 25 per night. Parking height restrictions apply.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at this property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, guests should inquire about specific room availability.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Canberra's Forrest neighborhood, within a 10-minute drive of Canberra Hospital and Manuka Oval. It is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Manuka Shopping Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the National Archives of Australia.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests. The pool is operational year-round, providing a relaxing environment for leisure.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 11 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 50 per stay, subject to availability. Guests should request this in advance to ensure accommodation.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-19: 245.75741331321717USD
- 2026-09-20: 101.89726582588196USD
- 2026-09-21: 144.16477416893005USD
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- 2026-09-24: 116.58467124378204USD
- 2026-09-25: 176.6542338266754USD
- 2026-09-26: 206.52403016937257USD
- 2026-09-27: 109.85945951335907USD
- 2026-09-28: 156.98131062568663USD
- 2026-09-29: 259.17509120162964USD
- 2026-09-30: 151.0127511353302USD
- 2026-10-01: 154.84582274894714USD
- 2026-10-02: 202.42645352256775USD
- 2026-10-03: 351.73268553207396USD
- 2026-10-04: 162.77401815750122USD
- 2026-10-05: 101.97761424491883USD
- 2026-10-06: 136.34501233329772USD
- 2026-10-07: 146.91890632743835USD
- 2026-10-08: 123.12377283874511USD
- 2026-10-09: 132.33063992591858USD
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- 2026-10-14: 249.7729595854187USD
- 2026-10-15: 121.6505812468338USD
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- 2026-10-17: 136.34501233329772USD
- 2026-10-18: 105.14608564498901USD
- 2026-10-19: 115.1946663709259USD
- 2026-10-20: 148.88313258270264USD
- 2026-10-21: 147.99145084732055USD
- 2026-10-22: 125.73371234817505USD
- 2026-10-23: 109.26175207431793USD
- 2026-10-24: 136.988500500412USD
- 2026-10-25: 105.64007249076843USD
- 2026-10-26: 180.3813071988678USD
- 2026-10-27: 249.7729595854187USD
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- 2026-10-29: 110.97690874279022USD
- 2026-10-30: 100.29685882389069USD
- 2026-10-31: 110.97690874279022USD
- 2026-11-01: 95.5019889522171USD
- 2026-11-02: 143.0106898448181USD
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- 2026-11-07: 168.75564784423827USD
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- 2026-11-10: 153.6843623488617USD
- 2026-11-11: 153.6843623488617USD
- 2026-11-12: 116.32012240966797USD
- 2026-11-13: 116.32012240966797USD
- 2026-11-14: 110.97690874279022USD
- 2026-11-15: 94.96639122653961USD
- 2026-11-16: 185.71815221107482USD
- 2026-11-17: 201.74142455703736USD
- 2026-11-18: 201.74142455703736USD
- 2026-11-19: 116.32012240966797USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
- Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
- Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per stay
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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