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.
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 - 11 min walk
Queen's Terrace Cafe - 16 min walk
Kingston Hotel - 15 min walk
Agostinis Italian Restaurant - 15 min walk
Mee's Sushi - 10 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 cable 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 cable 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area, 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.
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
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
No elevator
More
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV with cable 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 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
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
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
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
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
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
Forrest Hotel Apartments
Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1013 reviews
10 - Excellent
415
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1013 reviews
8 - Good
363
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1013 reviews
6 - Okay
163
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1013 reviews
4 - Poor
50
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Nathan
Jan 27, 2026
Nathan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Ryan
Jan 26, 2026
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Gerard
Traveled with family
Jan 26, 2026
Nice hotel very clean check in was great, and the bbq area was excellent we all had a great time , our big family had a fabulous time. Thank you , highly recommended very good location
Clean room. No smart T.V. (no Netflix)..Double bed never big enough for 2 people. ..No Restaurant open as advertised.
Shops reasonably close by...Close to all activities ...Good Central location for sights..
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kien Cuong
Traveled with family and small children
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Old but well maintained. It has everything we need. It was a very lovely place.