Name: Meriton Suites Canberra
Address: 40 Allara Street, City East, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU
Price range: US$97–US$336 per night
Rating: 9.07

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Meriton Suites Canberra stands out for spacious, modern apartments with full kitchens and laundry, and many guests highlight professional staff, easy walkability to the CBD, and plentiful nearby dining.

Leisure facilities receive strong praise, including the pool, spa, sauna and gym, though a few reviews note temporary outages or cooler pool temperatures. Cleanliness is generally high, but some guests report maintenance or housekeeping lapses, occasional streaming or TV issues, and rooms with limited natural light or early noise from nearby construction. Expect modern apartment-style comfort, but plan ahead for parking.

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Facilities

Modern leisure facilities, including the pool, spa, sauna and gym, are widely praised. Recurring issues include limited or third party parking, occasional outages or cooler water, and intermittent access during earlier construction phases.

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Cj

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room shower facilities where worn out including mixer and shower head, Sauna not working for some reason, had to pre book parking which was not aware of 'changed policy' apparently so had to park off site, only a 5 minute walk. Showers in pool gym area where slow to drain water away suggest full of hair, so you had to stand in cold water to shower before entering pool area. I like the place, but these things should be looked into.

10

William

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Nice gym and pool. Will be back

10

Ann

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Walkable to everything. Lovely staff and nice clean pool and spa

10

Shona

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff attending to our needs. Pool and spa facilities were great. Would stay again.

10

Randi

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was lovely to stay at. Finding a parking spot to check in is difficult, but there is underground after you check in.

10

Cassie

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here before and will return again. Comfortable beds, great pool and gym facilities

8

Jonathan

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is good clean spacious quiet and comfortable. Parking arrangements are a nuisance; need to find a street park to check in before they’ll even try and allocate a space in the underground car park. Access is denied to the car park until you’re checked in. And even then the number plate recognition and back up QR access code provided failed to let me in. Parking much harder than it should be.

10

Cecille

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and modern facilities. Great spa and pool though temp is a little cool. We have stayed at this Hotel when it was just opened. It’s much more settled now. Parking is the only downside. Very limited. Hotel location is accessible to shopping, restaurants. We had a lovely weekend away.

8

Martin

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Neues, modernes Hotel in kurzer Distanz zur Fußgängerzone. Cafés und Restaurants gleich vor der Haustür. Das Apartment ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Auch Waschmaschine und Trockner sind vorhanden. Ein Balkon, der zu einem Innenhof ohne Tageslicht gelegen ist macht allerdings wenig Sinn. In einigen Bereichen wie Positionierung oder Anzahl von Steckdosen oder die Enge Tiefgaragenabfahrt zweifelt man daran, ob die Architekten schon mal ein Hotel konzipiert haben. Poolbereich und Sauna sind gut.

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Brett

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very impressive property at a great price. Great location. I'll be back. Loved the gym and pool

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the property and suites as very clean. Some report lapses such as blocked drains, missed balcony ashtray or glass, hair or marks, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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10

Filippo

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Apartment seemed brand new. Very clean. Well equipped kitchen. Laundry appliances in the apartment. Overall, a perfect experience. Would definitely book again.

10

Rebecca

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, good space

8

Melissa

2 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Modern, spacious and comfortable apartment. Let down by shower drain blocked with hair. Would have been a 5 if the house keeping was up to scratch.

10

Fran

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As reported to staff at front desk we found a full ash tray of butts on the balcony the cleaners had missed, having a respiratory problem it was not good, all else was perfect.

10

Nicholas

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel for business, always clean and well maintained

4

Amanda

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed for two nights in a “1 bedroom LUXURY suite”. When I arrived, I found my “luxury” suite’s balcony opened onto the multi story carpark next door - this was my view. Not only was it ugly, it felt (as a solo woman traveller) very unsafe. The toilet didn’t flush properly and the showerhead didn’t flow fully. The towels were thin and scratchy. The mattress was very comfortable, however the bedlinen was too light for a Canberra winter and there were no additional blankets in the cupboard. The TV only offered Free To Air channels, despite claiming to have Netflix and Prime. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, and the appliances were all very convenient. However, the suite was significantly inferior to advertised images, to the point that I doubt the same level of accommodation is used in advertising. I have no idea what element of the suite Meriton consider to be “luxury”. Would I stay at Meriton Canberra again? Absolutely not. Would I stay at a Meriton property again? Unlikely.

10

Sharon

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Shower corners need to be cleaned properly as well. Consistently great stay thx

10

Carole

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Our 2-bedroom suite was spotless, extremely well appointed with up-to-date white goods, ample crockery/glassware and was spacious. The property is well situated for access to the city centre shops and restaurants and is very safe and secure (state of the art access system and lift management)

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Tahlia

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location was good , room was clean but the drainage from the shower was so terrible the bathroom basically flooded which is a dangerous hazard . Toilet is almost impossible to flush, and our view from the ‘balcony’ was a concrete wall. Lifeless depressing apartment if I’m completely honest.

6

Nung

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk was good but as the three days I stayed there, the room was not cleaned properly.

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Rooms

Apartments are spacious, modern and well equipped with full kitchens and laundry; many note comfortable beds and balconies. Some rooms face construction or internal courtyards with limited natural light, and a few mention AC or TV/streaming quirks and pillow comfort issues.

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Claudia

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was excellent - everything nice and new and exceeded expectations

10

Catherine

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was great. Basically like having your own apartment instead of a hotel room. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Nice big balcony on my room.

10

Kelly

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for 3 nights and would have liked to have stayed longer. Room was very functional, nice and modern and clean. I could imagine being able to stay here for a prolonged stay and being very comfortable. Full size fridge and cooking options with microwave and cooktop made saving money on meals an excellent option. Coles supermarket within walking distance nearby made foor convenience too. When I return to Canberra I would definitely stay here again.

10

Nadine

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager on duty was excellent. The property is great. The only thing we didn’t like was the pillows they had. They were either too high or low and very hard. Those are the only 2 options they had. Other than that everything was amazing.

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Deepak

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is great. 2 Bedroom Suites are perfect for families. My only complaint is the thermostats are set to turn off automatically after 3 hours max. It was a pain to get up and turn on in the middle of winter as the kids room got really cold.

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Amanda

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed for two nights in a “1 bedroom LUXURY suite”. When I arrived, I found my “luxury” suite’s balcony opened onto the multi story carpark next door - this was my view. Not only was it ugly, it felt (as a solo woman traveller) very unsafe. The toilet didn’t flush properly and the showerhead didn’t flow fully. The towels were thin and scratchy. The mattress was very comfortable, however the bedlinen was too light for a Canberra winter and there were no additional blankets in the cupboard. The TV only offered Free To Air channels, despite claiming to have Netflix and Prime. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, and the appliances were all very convenient. However, the suite was significantly inferior to advertised images, to the point that I doubt the same level of accommodation is used in advertising. I have no idea what element of the suite Meriton consider to be “luxury”. Would I stay at Meriton Canberra again? Absolutely not. Would I stay at a Meriton property again? Unlikely.

8

Jason

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room with ample space. Everything you could possibly need. Had some issues with the wifi on some occasions. The room key card stopped working on the second day and had to be reset! Overall an amazing place to stay and very good value for money.

10

Grace Yue

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The apartments are really new, equipped with all amenities including slippers. The rooms are spacious. Highly recommended. If you want a view, make sure u book a room with a view as not all rooms have a view.

10

Carole

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Our 2-bedroom suite was spotless, extremely well appointed with up-to-date white goods, ample crockery/glassware and was spacious. The property is well situated for access to the city centre shops and restaurants and is very safe and secure (state of the art access system and lift management)

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Judyth

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was well equipped but sadly the view was an internal courtyard. Natural light was not very good!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional and responsive, with several examples of quick problem resolution and helpful room changes. A smaller number cite delays, unhelpful interactions or confusing policies.

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Melinda

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived at 4.30pm to be to be told our room wasn’t ready (check in was 3pm) and would be another 30 mins and they would call us as soon as it was ready. 1 and a half hours later I enquire and apparently it was “only just ready” even though they had time to put our luggage in the room, Also, not enough parking onsite so had to park a block away which is abit inconvenient. Location and rooms are great though.

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Derek

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Customer service is great, the receptionist helped me combine two bookings into the same room to avoid checking out and back in even though the room types were different. I really appreciate their assistance here (a lot of other chains wouldn’t go to the effort Meriton did for me). I travel very frequently around Asia pacific and can wholeheartedly say this place is great, brilliant location for food and convenience. The apartments are high standard you’d expect from Meriton, super clean, modern, and well equipped, the gym has great equipment and pool has a great view. I will definitely stay here again.

10

Mai

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had the best stay at the Meriton Suites. The room was comfortable and great to have a stovetop and ability to cook meals. The staff were exceptionally responsive and caring - outstanding customer service. They kindly changed our room as we were originally close to a noisy section of the hotel.

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Tara

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I recently stayed at Meriton Suites Canberra and, while the hotel itself is beautiful, modern, and in a great location, unfortunately, my overall experience was disappointing. The room was spacious and well-equipped, and the amenities like the pool and gym were quite nice. However, during my stay, the sauna was out of order, which was a letdown. I also found the cleanliness of the room below expectations — there were noticeable finger marks on the windows and hair left in the sink, which really shouldn't happen at this level of accommodation. One of the biggest drawbacks was the service. I found the staff to be uninformed and unhelpful, and it made the experience feel far less welcoming. Good service can make or break a hotel stay, and sadly, it left a sour taste, to the point that I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Additionally, the parking was quite expensive for Canberra, and for the price paid, I expected a much higher standard across all areas. Overall, while the hotel looks the part, the poor service and lack of attention to detail made it a disappointing stay.

10

Wendy

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent apartment in Canberra - central but quiet area. Very comfortable and great sleep. There was a small issue when we arrived but the receptionist dealt with it brilliantly. Excellent service,as always, from Meriton.

10

Mellissa

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff were really friendly and professional

10

TRUDI

11 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a lovely welcoming when i arrived by the wonderful staff. I had organised parking beforehand but when we arrived we had trouble but they sorted it out. We had a 2 bedroom suite but when we arrived the bathroom had been used and there was foot prints all over the entire foor tiles like the window cleaners had used our room who were working near. No milk was in the fridge that they said was there. I never complain but i had to. The staff were so lovely and changed our room straight away and close by. Then our kettle was broken but they sent one up straight away. We had a rough start but it ended up a lovely stay.

10

alice

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was a good experience. The staff member was lovely

10

Henry

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed with Meriton Suites Canberra on several occasions when I have travelled to Canberra for work. The recent terrible experience that I had with the Duty Manager has been the only reason for me to be hesitant to return to Meriton, however Thomas - Guest Services Manager - called me directly to discuss the incident and personally apologised for what happened. Not only did he attend to fixing my previous issue, but he also ensured that I was looked after on my most recent and future stay. Thank you Thomas! I really appreciate the gesture; my trust has been restored and I will continue TO patronise your hotel. Keep it up.

10

Tracey

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Whole package. Staff went out of their way to help.

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Location

Central, walkable base near Canberra Centre, the Convention Centre, restaurants and sights. A few guests experienced early noise from nearby construction.

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Ingo

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great place within walking distance of the CBD.

10

Jonathan

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious large clean apartments. Central/walking distance to centre of the city, all bars and restaurants. Recommend.

10

Les

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location central to everything and in a beautiful city

10

Derek

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room is of a good size. Large and spacious with kitchen and laundry facilities. Walking distances to shopping centres with lots of dining options nearby. Apartment is opposite the Casino and a Park. Nice to do an evening walk at the Park. The receptionists are all very friendly and helpful.

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John

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location as only a few minutes walk to the convention centre. Staff were excellent in every respect. Only downer was still a very noisy site despite being on the 14th floor and woke up at 6am to a huge crane outside the apartment on the last morning. Other than that this is a top location for anyone thinking of staying in Canberra CBD

10

Michael

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is new and vibrant, central to Canberra civic. Arranging parking @$32per night was problematic and frustrating, as it’s managed by a third party and you have to use a separate app.

10

Paul

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Nature preseve and national war memorial were within walking distance.

10

My Hong

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

10

BFaye

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location.

10

carol

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

we enjoyed the location

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or cafe during many stays, so guests rely on nearby eateries. Dining options are plentiful within a short walk.

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Anna

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well appointed apartments for families. Location is a short walk from Canberra Centre so easy to grab groceries and/or head out for restaurant dining. Parking onsite was an easy pre-booking system. Despite the cold weather, the pool was the place to be with lots of families enjoying the spa, sauna and pool, with towel service. This will be our go to accommodation provider for future trips.

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Mick

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Staff Great location Clean property I booked this for a conference and it was a great location just around the corner from the convention centre Only issue was it doesn’t have a restaurant and the dining options in the immediate area cater for workers durning the day Having said that it was a short walk to the cbd restaurant strip

10

Jonathan

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious large clean apartments. Central/walking distance to centre of the city, all bars and restaurants. Recommend.

10

Derek

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room is of a good size. Large and spacious with kitchen and laundry facilities. Walking distances to shopping centres with lots of dining options nearby. Apartment is opposite the Casino and a Park. Nice to do an evening walk at the Park. The receptionists are all very friendly and helpful.

10

Adam

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good place to stay. Great coffee shop across the road

10

Lynda

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel was nice but nothing interesting in the area and couldn’t find somewhere to eat

8

Christine

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the appartment new and well designed. Great kingbed , nice balcony. Good value for money , missing a cafe but it will be opening soon.

10

Elizabeth

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is great, we walked to Old Parliament House, Art Gallery, Canberra Mall etc. The room is a good size for two. No need to pay for parking there is free parking in the streets nearby, especially on weekends. Our first staff member was abrupt but after that all were good. We enjoyed the gym, sauna, spa and pool. We would stay again.

10

Steven

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 21 nights

Great room service, nice suite, and everything needed to enjoy stay within walking distance!

8

Branden

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall this was terrific - was a little disappointed that the pool/gym and cafe weren't completed yet. but overall great experience - great value for money.

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Month	Average price
January	US$147
February	US$143
March	US$160
April	US$135
May	US$149
June	US$232
July	US$195
August	US$182
September	US$201
October	US$191
November	US$173
December	US$158

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $229	2 $253	3 $303
4 $263	5 $129	6 $156	7 $156	8 $182	9 $205	10 $222
11 $158	12 $221	13 $336	14 $229	15 $196	16 $173	17 $195
18 $202	19 $202	20 $167	21 $175	22 $149	23 $176	24 $186
25 $172	26 $97	27 $185	28 $199	29 $190	30 $226	31 $229

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