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 - 2 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
Agostinis Italian Restaurant - 15 min walk
Kingston Hotel - 15 min walk
Maple + Clove - 8 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
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 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 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
404
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
362
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
162
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ralph
Business traveler
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Ralph
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
John
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and the
Staff friendly
John
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark
Dec 10, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Cleanliness was average and rooms were aged however the price was good
Very clean room, staff is excellent. Simple room for a night stay is perfect for its price.
Katy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Galila
Dec 6, 2025
Trying to extend my stay they refused
Galila
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Krista
Dec 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a tired looking one exterior and a tired interior but it is clean and has the amenity as stated on the website including aircon. Reception is friendly enough.
Had no contact with staff so no comment. General condition of the uint was just average. Car entry confusing at first with one way drive that was poorly shown. Inside, a single light switch in the living room controlled all the lights in the kitchen, dining and living areas and was too bright. Utensils and crockery barely adequate for two people.
Bruce
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Timothy
Business traveler
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Accommodating staff. Good location. Room was basic.
The facilities were basic, but adequate.
Bed was comfortable, bathroom basic but adequate. No mini bar and wi fi was dufficult to find. But for the price I would stay again.