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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$107
$97 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Convention Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

Novotel Canberra is in the heart of Canberra, within a 5-minute walk of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Commonwealth Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Australian National University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Australian War Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 14 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Goods Wholefoods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪First Edition Canberra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tonic Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hellenic Club in the City - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

Hotel with an indoor pool, 4-minute 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 hot 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 hot 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; AUD 26 per night; reservations required
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 30 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • First Edition
  • First Edition Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

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

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 16 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

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 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 26 per night (1312 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Novotel Canberra
Novotel Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Hotel
Novotel Canberra Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Canberra
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Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1011 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom could do a deep clean, though the room was tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent and Brianna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect little getaway with the kids. Great pool and spa! we loved it. Great food options around and quiet. Only downside was parking, no parks available under and no one would answer the phone to answer where to park. We ended up parking at the city centre and having to hall our stuff to the hotel. Also when we arrived all bags and kids in tow not one person acknowledged us. We ended up doing self check in. Didn’t actually speak to any employees while we were there, which was pretty poor effort on their part.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated, in desperate need of an upgrade. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean and tidy premises, friendly, polite and professional staff, i used self check in and all went well apart from the machine not issuing me keys, but it was still very breezy to get my keys from reception as i did all the preliminary check in and pre auth at the kiosk to the left of reception. We didnt utilose the breakfast, but my kids used the pool, and although i felt bad for any poeple without kids at the pool, everybody at the hotel pool was so accepting of the school holiday influx of kids in the pool. We felt very comfortable letting our kids enjoy their time in the pool and NEVER felt that they were being a nuisance. (My kids are quite well behaved but some people dislike happy and rowdy children, which i respect, but makes me feel uncomfortable and uptight if i know) Id stay again because our stay just felt easy. Thankyou Novotel for an overall lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kwabena osei tutu

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Business traveler
Staff were excellent this morning, however not very engaging on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen, Long Beach

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool very popular with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled for work. Confirtable rooms and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was neat and clean, facilities at hotel like swimming pool, kids enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very close to the city centre of Canberra, great buffet breakfasts and family friendly hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always. My go-to hotel in Canberra. 5 STARS
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Harrington Park

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Bellambi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would be good to have at least two chairs in a room for a couple and also if the single chair actually fitted under the desk. A small bench in the shower cubicle would also be handy to put items on as the small rack above the toilet is too high and not easy to access. It would be good to have more variety of vegetables served rather than two sprigs of broccolini. The parking charge and availability should be made clear when booking as this is an additional charge when comparing motel prices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good 2 nights close to everything food yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty ordinary…

Upon arrival, it was mentioned that in was a returning guest (and was thanked). A ‘gift’, consisting of 3 small chocolate bars and 2 bottles of water was waiting in the room (that was nice). The room we booked was listed as 1 x King bed and 1 x sofa bed. After arriving, it became apparent that the sofa bed didn’t have any bedding nor was there any spare bedding or pillows in the room to allow us to make up the bed (additionally, after pulling the sofa bed out, it was quite clear that under the sofa bed had not been vacuumed in some time, evident by quite a few pieces of popcorn, biscuit crumbs, and chips). A visit to reception was taken and a lovely staff member attended to make up the sofa bed and then also retrieved a vacuum cleaner to sort out under the bed. 10/10 for that staff member! 3/10 for the hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don’t bother. Book yourself and Airbnb and enjoy some peace and quiet. Too loud. Air con shocking, really stuffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aariz

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025