Name: Abode Woden
Address: 10-22 Bowes St, Woden, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU
Price range: $76–$161 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Abode Woden draws consistent praise for its convenient Woden location near Westfield and Canberra Hospital, and for spacious, self-contained rooms with kitchenettes and laundry that suit short or longer stays at a reasonable price point.

Many guests find staff friendly and helpful, but others report slow or inconsistent responses at reception and limited housekeeping or information. Cleanliness feedback ranges from spotless rooms to missed cleaning and renovation dust. Parking is off-site in a public lot across the road (often paid on weekdays), and the on-site cafe/restaurant and pantry are handy but have variable hours. Overall, expect a convenient, apartment-style stay with practical amenities and few full-service frills.

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Facilities

No on-site parking; a public lot across the road is commonly used (paid on weekdays, often free overnight/weekends). The on-site cafe/restaurant and pantry are handy but hours can be limited, and broader amenities are basic with occasional lift or tech frustrations.

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Leanne

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband had emergency surgery in Canberra while we were 13hours away from home. Abode was recommended to me as it was close to the hospital. I tried to call to talk about parking as I required a secure car park. Phone was unanswered so I booked called again only to find that the hotel had no car parking. This was very disappointing as I had bikes on the rack on our car. Everything else about my stay was great.

8

Kylie-Ann

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin with a nice restaurant on site. Parking is across the road that is free at the weekend

10

Petra

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice, comfortable and spacious room. Staff very friendly and helpful. A small Westfield shopping centre is only a 5 minute walk from the property.The only issue we had was that there is no parking at the property. There is 4 hour during the day paid parking across the road from Monday to Friday, but that can get expensive. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.

8

Janelle

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Greatly location. Close to shops and restaurants. No on-site parking but there's a public parking lot opposite the hotel. Comfortable bed and good bathroom layout. Washer/dryer in the room was great. Would have liked a coffee pod machine.

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stephen

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is in a good location, has a great little cafe. Unfortunately it does not offer parking which makes it expensive if you have a car and in the move. Rooms are basic for the price especially as there are no other facilities such as a gym or pool in the complex. The lifts are a nightmare, I have never seen so many people complaining about their lack of functionality. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Service on the rooms is only on Thursdays but you can restock on all items such as towels and coffee. Not a place to walk the streets late at night.

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Paul

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

On the plus side it is central to all tourist spots, large room and well-equipped kitchen and comfortable king size bed. On the minus the room only had one lounge chair but set up for 2 people and the parking was over the road at easy park with paid parking between 8.30am till 5.30pm.

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Kirstin

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice and clean- we got a room right in front of the lifts which was a bit noise so that’s not the best design but it’s wasn’t too often. The staff were lovely and it’s close to walk to the shops. The only parking is an open lot in front of the property which is paid during the week and free on weekends.

8

karen

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check staff might want to be more informed about facilities to be told there is no parking and i would have to top up the meter every four hrs caused stress for no reason

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Kaylene

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here regularly, breat location, no parking but can park directly across from hotel 👍

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Jacques

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Utterly charmless property setup to suit the operation not to create an enjoyable stay. Restricted operating hours means the restaurant/bar is seldom open even on a Saturday at lunch time

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as very clean or spotless, but others report missed cleaning, bathroom issues (mould or odors), sticky floors, and renovation dust. Housekeeping is not daily for all stays, with top-ups available.

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Malcolm

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have enjoyed my stay onite twice this year on visits to Canberra hospital Restaurant fine no complaints The only thing I was really dissatisfied with was cleanliness in the room Mould around basin outlet also sink rim. Floor grouting needs cleaning In bathroom filthy. Water from shower ends up all over part of floor Are there rooms without washer dryer and cooktops or is that standard All good thanks apart from fairly untidy cleaning Not much attention to details Thankyou

10

Kevin

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was immaculate. Staff were friendly and efficient. Room was light and spacious, and excellent value for money.

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Melanie

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The family studio was spotless, spacious and very comfortable for 2 adults and 2 teens. Had everything we needed for an overnight stay. Excellent parking option directly across the road that was free on the weekend. Very short walk to Westfield and 15 min drive to all major attractions in Canberra. Would happily stay again.

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Scott

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was dirty and smelt like urine

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Fui Han

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The floors in the hotel are very sticky. It is very uncomfortable to step on the floor with bare feet. I hope to pay more attention. When I want to do laundry, there is no laundry detergent, just two packs of washing liquid. It is very satisfying to patronize your hotel in advance, this time is the worst time I have encountered. Pillows smell bad

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jennie

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and staff friendly

10

Rebecca

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always great staying here. Quiet, clean and comfortable.

10

Richard

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great size, neat and clean rooms. Close to absolutely everything you need, hard to beat.

8

Dominique

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On the whole and for the purpose I needed the room for it was good. Unfortunately, the shower hadn't been cleaned properly and detracted from the rest of the room.

4

Kym

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This visit the floor was under construction and there was building dust everywhere. Our room had not been properly cleaned with rubbish on the floor and the bathroom bins not emptied or surfaces wiped down. Towels were mouldy. Upon check out there was no receptionist.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, apartment-style and well equipped with kitchenettes and washer/dryers, with several noting comfortable beds. Downsides include some uncomfortable bedding or thin pillows, limited seating or lack of a desk, occasional low water pressure or noise, and TV casting quirks.

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Peter

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great kitchen and clean and spacious room. Laundry in the room…very convenient

8

karen

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

basic room rather noisy

10

Viviane

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size rooms that are well appointed

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Ewen

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I can never understand why there is only one chair (armchair type) in the room which is for two people. There was a desk chair, but in most rooms, there is only the one armchair for two people. It doesn't make sense.

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Jan

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was lumpy & we were to have a king bed & it was 2 king singles pushed together & could feel the join in the middle…wasn’t pleasant to sleep in. Needs attention!!

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Michael

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the property was ok. The shower was lacking in water pressure. Only a single outlet on each side of the bed, had to unplug the lamp to plug in my CPAP machine.

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Michael

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes kitchen fully equipped Pillows were crap

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khalid

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was extremely uncomfortable. could not sit on it or sleep on it. The bed is designed wrong, the mattress is uncomfortable and the pillows are paper thin.

10

Alexandra

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, free!

8

Trevor

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

NO DESK SUITABLE FOR WORK

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many found staff friendly, helpful and honest, while others experienced slow or inconsistent responses, check-in delays, poor problem resolution, and patchy information. Some guests also struggled to get support for issues like Wi-Fi, heating or taxi bookings.

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Win

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is conveniently located with good parking adjacent. It is a popular place to stay. Our room was spacious and had a great outlook and a handy kitchenette complete with dishwasher which we used. I always unpack the dishwasher to help the staff as I dont think it's fair to do otherwise if possible. BONUS for honesty-we left a small tech headset behind accidentally and the hotel contacted us to tell us- thank you to the people concerned. Much appreciated.

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Stuart

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay. Staff were great

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Andrew

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room facilities were basic but adequate. Reception staff seemed disinterested in guests passing by.. seemed always busy on their PCs.

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MEI YI

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was pretty good, spacious and clean. My kids love the stay. However, our check in experience wasn’t that good. There was no one at the front desk, and we ended up waiting about 10-15 minutes for someone to check us in. The staff member seemed impatient when we asked about parking and breakfast options, and the info we were told was different from what we found on website.

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dianne

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Heater didn’t work and when the staff were told, they told us to fiddle with the buttons but otherwise that’s it. Stayed 3 nights and was fiddling with it all the time.

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Peter

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and quiet. However during my stay there were no dining facilities which included breakfast although this was advertised on their website. As a diabetic, I would not have booked at this hotel if I had been made aware of this on booking. Also despite numerous attempts I was unable to access the WiFi using the password I was given and no support was provided to me to sort this out. Very poor service Abode Woden, I will not be staying with you again!

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Ron

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

During our brief stay at this establishment, we found ourselves in need of transportation to the airport the next day. To ensure a smooth departure, I made multiple requests to the front desk for a taxi reservation at 4:25 am, taking into account the considerable amount of luggage we had to transport. Regrettably, upon our departure the following morning, we discovered that no such reservation had been made, as informed by the morning front desk staff. Thankfully, I had allowed for an additional 30 minutes before my scheduled flight, enabling us to reach the airport in a timely manner. While disappointed by the disorganization displayed by the employee, it is worth noting that the hotel itself offered a satisfactory experience considering the price paid.

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Leonie

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The lady at the desk (sorry can’t recall her name) was fabulous over the weekend. Very good at her job!

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Prem

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot water didn’t work. Complained the first day. They said if there are too many guests then the single water heater may not have the capacity! Second day too didn’t work. Informed the staff and they said the manager will contact. Haven’t heard back yet. Stay away.

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Alexandra

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice accommodations! With a fully self-contained studio apartment, I had everything I needed including kitchenette and laundry. At a great price, too! Staff went over and above to be kind and helpful. Parking was convenient, right across the road - and because I stayed over the weekend, free!

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Location

Very convenient Woden location near Westfield, cafes, transport and Canberra Hospital; a practical base for getting around Canberra. A few note the area is under construction, not scenic, and occasionally noisy or uninviting late at night.

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Amelyn

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is well located, walking distance to Westfield Woden. The rooms were spacious and had amenities like a washing machine. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only negative was perhaps the lighting... They have interesting feature lighting, but it was wired with the rest of the lights in the room affecting the mood of the room. This isn't a big deal for me, but for my husband. Otherwise, it was great. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

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Lesley

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to transport,Woden Shopping Centre and business district

10

George

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with plenty of options for shopping, food and entertainment. Definitely will be staying here again.

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paul

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable 2 night stay in Woden with easy access to shops and cafes.

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Elizabeth

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location wise (proximity to hospitals) made this hotel a necessity. Unfortunately the immediate environs is not very inviting and don’t expect a good night sleep - the local car and motorbike hoons enjoy the adjoining streets far too much. Staff helpful, friendly and very responsive to requests. Rooms large and kitchenette well laid out and equipped. However, honestly if you don’t have to stay here, don’t.

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Janelle

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Greatly location. Close to shops and restaurants. No on-site parking but there's a public parking lot opposite the hotel. Comfortable bed and good bathroom layout. Washer/dryer in the room was great. Would have liked a coffee pod machine.

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Leanne

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is very close to Canberra hospital, making it ideal for our frequent trips for medicals. The views aren't much but that is balanced by comfort and convenience. There is also a great cafe open all day and a pantry for picking up bits and pieces. We stay there fairly regularly and found the staff to be helpful and friendly.

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Julianne

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is not in a pretty spot or near attractions but a good option for people coming into Canberra for Parliamentary sitting weeks. Under 10 minutes’ drive from Woden to APH outside peak hours. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Close to a large shopping mall with Coles, Woolies, and restaurants. No parking on-site but large carpark across the road and multi-storey ones nearby. Would prefer the car in secure hotel parking but... Little issue but not a fan of the shower head - too high and not adjustable.

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Luke

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good above average 4 star accommodation Would be 4.5 if it had a larger tv with foxtel Excellent location to nearby medical facilities

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Alison

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Friendly staff. Spacious rooms and great price

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Dining

The on-site cafe/restaurant and pantry receive positive comments for coffee and simple meals, but hours can be limited and breakfast choice modest. Some arrivals found dining closed or not as advertised, though nearby clubs and eateries help.

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Kylie-Ann

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin with a nice restaurant on site. Parking is across the road that is free at the weekend

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Peter

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and clean. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed for the afternoon/evening which was very disappointing as we didn’t want to go out for dinner. The bed was not that comfortable either.

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Kathryn

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to Canberra Hospital, immaculately clean and comfortable room. Had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and both were good quality with pleasant service. Would recommend.

6

Peter

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and quiet. However during my stay there were no dining facilities which included breakfast although this was advertised on their website. As a diabetic, I would not have booked at this hotel if I had been made aware of this on booking. Also despite numerous attempts I was unable to access the WiFi using the password I was given and no support was provided to me to sort this out. Very poor service Abode Woden, I will not be staying with you again!

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William

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast a bit limited

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Leanne

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is very close to Canberra hospital, making it ideal for our frequent trips for medicals. The views aren't much but that is balanced by comfort and convenience. There is also a great cafe open all day and a pantry for picking up bits and pieces. We stay there fairly regularly and found the staff to be helpful and friendly.

10

Carol

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Value for money - good pantry for small purchases - pod coffee in room!

10

Carolyn

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient for us and comfortable. The cafe/ restaurant downstairs is a plus (for me and my fussy 10 year old).

10

Casi

Jul 7, 2023

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Comfortable bed, clean and well equiped room. Coffee machine was a nice touch too, would recommend.

4

Jacques

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Utterly charmless property setup to suit the operation not to create an enjoyable stay. Restricted operating hours means the restaurant/bar is seldom open even on a Saturday at lunch time

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Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$115
March	$107
April	$89
May	$94
June	$97
July	$99
August	$98
September	$103
October	$104
November	$106
December	$104

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $112	2 $154	3 $157
4 $102	5 $101	6 $87	7 $125	8 $88	9 $101	10 $88
11 $97	12 $105	13 $141	14 $132	15 $89	16 $77	17 $89
18 $89	19 $76	20 $131	21 $114	22 $91	23 $77	24 $90
25 $89	26 $89	27 $136	28 $141	29 $77	30 $89	31 $77

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27 $102	28 $88	29 $103	30 $103