Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Lobby
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Sports facility
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Australian National University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Canberra Museum and Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Canberra

Novotel Canberra is in the heart of Canberra, within a 5-minute walk of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Convention Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Commonwealth Park.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 4 min walk
  • Canberra Centre - 4 min walk
  • National Convention Centre - 13 min walk
  • Australian War Memorial - 4 min drive
  • Parliament House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 10 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Akiba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Cocktail Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Verity Lane Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PJ O'Reilly's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Australian National University
Novotel Canberra offers 286 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 286 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at First Edition, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
First Edition - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
First Edition Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (AUD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: AUD 30-35 for adults and AUD 0-16 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • First Edition
  • First Edition Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 80
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 to 35 for adults, and AUD 0 to 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Canberra Novotel
Novotel Canberra Hotel
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Novotel Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Hotel
Novotel Canberra Hotel Canberra
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Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1002 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Disliked: Staff & service
The reception staff were pretty useless... waited a long time to be served. Didn't answer the phones when I called from my room. There were no towels available at the pool and no one seemed to replace them at any point while I was there. One of the lifts also smelled like beer and vommit when I left at 5am to go to the airport but no staff seemed to be on duty during the night to clean it. None of these things mattered too much for a one night stay but I wouldn't choose to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms need an overhaul as they are old and out dated, the parking situation is a terrible with not enough spaces underground to accomodate your room stay. Charging premium market prices and unable to adhere to the above makes your stay a disadvantage comparing to other motels available. Will definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sold for having a sauna and it wasn't working. Never returning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decor and carpet run down. Pool, spa and sauna ok. Limited and expensive parking on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Not happy with the parking arrangement, can’t get in the hotel parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ganesh

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property requires cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Selwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, the staff was nice. The carpets on our room needs a deep clean. Other than that we were happy with our stay. Very convenient for Floriade
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing introduction to our National Capital
Long delays at check-in and when we left the hotel sometime later there was still a substantial queue. We were unable to get a booking for the restaurant in spite of a large portable advertising sign advertising the restaurant outside the front of the hotel. Suggested the sign should be removed and advice from hotel staff was that “there are plenty of places outside the hotel to eat”! Staff were very dismissive and none were wearing name tags. Room very tired. Overall very disappointing and not a great introduction to Canberra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean family rooms, Affordable buffet breakfast and room service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Aphendoulis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expected better from Novotel Dated rooms and facilities and very basic breakfast buffet.. Comparing to our stay at crown plaza a month ago..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
Staff very friendly and room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient place to stay when In Canberra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Extortion rates for an average hotel. Would not stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Greenwell

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelt terribly, had issues with lifts not working, car park roller door stopped working. Overpriced for an outdated hotel room. Will not stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Denhams Beach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Viki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at Novotel many times over the years however the state of the hotel for this stay was horrible. Dirty socks from previous guest left in our room, beds were so uncomfortable where the four of us had no sleep for two nights, the pillows were flat and old, the carpets were worn out and dirty. Cleaner came on second day and only fixed beds. Did not clean the room. The bathroom had no soap or body wash and only shampoo and conditioner. There was no parking available for guests so we had to park a few blocks away and lug our luggage through Canberra streets. The pool was not clean nor heated. Very bad experience this time around z we won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024