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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Property class: 3.5

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A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a stove, and a microwave.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a green hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dishwasher, and a washing machine.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $80
$73 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Manuka Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Parliament House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(140 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 721 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive One Bedroom Apartment

A modern living room with a glass table, green chairs, a brown sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 434 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard One Bedroom Apartment

A living room with a dark leather sofa, a grey rug, and a framed portrait on the wall.

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a small side table, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

A red watering can pouring water onto two white cups with a logo, surrounded by autumn leaves on a red tablecloth.

Standard Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Executive Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

In the heart of Canberra, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is within a 5-minute drive of Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Parliament House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Australian National University.
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What's nearby

  • Federal Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Agostinis Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary By Eighty Twenty Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kingston Hotel - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Canberra motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Additional features at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Sherwood Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Canberra? This motel has 915 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Sherwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Sherwood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (915 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day

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
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 high chair
This property accepts 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

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
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very convenient to all sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful stuff and clean rooms I was very happy with my room I am sure I will be back .So ones again thank you for making my stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen facilities easy safe parking friendly staff I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Quiet, parking at your door on the ground floor, affordable,. Close to all sorts of restaurants, supermarkets and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are well maintained and clean. There is a very good parking space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place and location to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very clean good parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room and parking consider excellent value for Canberra
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location, excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy. Very comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, good value for money, conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Forrest hotel & apartments are clean and well presented . Located in a quiet area , easy access with ample parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our short stay to see both Parliament Houses and the War Memorial. Restaurants nearby and pleasant tree lined avenues, a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate motel-style accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient check in/out and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. Management was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for a capital city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great restaurant, and very clean. Also a great location, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Having parking in inner area is a plus The room service lady was most helpful The room are clean and tidy if a bit run down The bathroom should have a warning “No chubby people” though. Clean but cramped. Overall for the position and the price it was fine Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026