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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Parliament House

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Parliament House
  • National Gallery of Australia
  • National Museum of Australia
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Canberra

City center stay.Your stay at this Forrest motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. Also, National Gallery of Australia is within 2 miles (3 km) and Australian National University is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Parliament House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5-star motel near Parliament House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 915 square feet (85 square meters) and includes a conference center. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 915 sq ft of conference space
  • 85 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
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Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
value for money. I only paid $85 for a queen bed with private bathroom, bargain!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lincoln W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay. Not so keen on the stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I heve been in this hotel many times and I find it very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for a night apart from noisy plumbing
Overnight stay. Welcomed nicely on arrival. Room a little dated but reasonably well maintained and it was very clean. Comfy bed and clean sheets with good aircon. Bathroom extractor fan was malfunctioning and made strange noises when switched on then clearly the safety function cut in and the fan cut off. The most annoying thing was the extremely loud noises coming from the plumbing when the neighbours used their water which was obviously not the neighbours fault.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

qian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place for family traveling
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic except the pillows are like sleeping on rocks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Business traveller
Everything was wonderful except I ordered from the restaurant having read reviews but found it inedible..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was well equiped and clean only minus was the room filled with flying bugs each night
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Other guest very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The one bed apartment was a bit dated. The exhaust fan in the bathroom was totally inadequate. There was a major problem with beetles at the entry and in the apartment. They came in under and through the side of the front door. We had limited interaction with staff although we were directed to Manuka to find eating establishments. It was quiet, which is always a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and beautiful area, friendly staff and the City with inspiration at every time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ailsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to stay for us (1 adult, 2 children) as a base for a week in Canberra. So convenient and the rooms (2 bedroom executive apartment) were really nice, roomy and the ability to cook with stove/oven/microwave/bbq really helped too! The kids loved it, as did I and shopping/dining/tourist attractions were very close and convenient. Bonus to have access to a washing machine in the apartment too. Staff were friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place Close to everything that matters Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clwan. Quiet location and 10 minutes walk from shops and good eating places
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful accomodation! Lovely walk to local shops and dining. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Our favourite place to stay in Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Completely disappointing stay. Arrived at the property after a 7 and half hour drive to find the one bedroomed executive apartment we had booked weeks ago had been "upgraded" to a 2 bedroomed apartment. Sounded great until we discovered the apartment - wallpaper peeling off the walls, no air-conditioning in the bedrooms, paint peeling off the ceiling, huge bugs flying around the room, terrible cooking smell from whoever had been in their last. No way on earth was this an executive level room - it was a downgrade to a basic room with a second bedroom that was disgraceful - we shut the door and never opened it - it was awful. To be fair appliances were OK, the bedlinen was clean and it was quiet - but we had specifically booked the one bedroomed exec room as it looked so good - we had a lot of choice in Canberra - as a couple we had no need of a two bedroomed room - we just wanted what we had booked. After complaining immediately on arrival at the room we were simply told - your room is having maintenance this is all that is available. You can have a refund and go to another hotel if you don't like it (it 7pm at this point). Staff had no interest in helping. We felt we had been conned - no way on earth was this an upgrade - it was a cheap and nasty room in need of an urgent upgrade and paint job. Throughly disappointing experience. Not at all what we had booked and no one cared at all what we had been forced to take. Will never be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rakesh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very rude and uncooperative. Very stingy staff and terrible service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Night lights kept me awake very bright lights outside room and curtains did not block lights at all. not good for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Very old, no restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are spacious absolutely spotless, has all the appliances dishwasher, washing machine, microwave etc. Overall these apartments are 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024