Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Property class: 3.5

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Front of property - evening/night
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dinner served
Premium Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Premium Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment | Private kitchen | Toaster

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
$77
$70 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 1 - May 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Queen Room

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 434 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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.

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 - ‬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
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Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Traveled with family
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hadi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sera

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brenton

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

10/10 Excellent

Santosh Kumar

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Ann

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

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

The place was acceptable and clean; however, the fridge was so noisy that it woke us up multiple times at night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ase

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

4/10 Poor

Heni

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room felt neglected, surfaces needed a thorough wipe down, bathroom was unclean/mouldy and had hair throughout the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frederick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

william

Couldnt cancel the appointment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than expected, but it was clean. As it was Summer Nats weekend.there was limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything and everybody were on their best
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had toaster and microwave and electric jug the microwave smelt of curry from previous occupier which wasn't very nice but the room was ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kien Cuong

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Old but well maintained. It has everything we need. It was a very lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were so lovely and made me feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, affordable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025