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By a verified traveller on Tue 19 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At ibis budget Canberra you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Capital Region Farmers Market and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from EPIC. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Added amenities include laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Watson hotel include Australian National University and Canberra Centre.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$78* Per night/room 10 Apr. - 11 Apr.

Room, 3 Single Beds

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

ibis budget Canberra ratings based on 484 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.4 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for ibis budget Canberra

Everyone (344) Business (5) Couples (37) Students (4) Family (56) Other (1)
1 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Mar. 2024

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24 Mar. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Colleen,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Ibis Budget Canberra. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Ibis Budget, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

3 out of 5
Apart from being a budget room from bed to the wall very narrow, the bed was soft but too much soft and sloppy on the bottom part, Hips and back was so soar after a night sleep, need a new bed I guess. Tea and coffee re filled after two days thank you. Easy access from coming and leaving Canberra.

Posted by on 19 Mar. 2024

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24 Mar. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Terence,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.I am happy to hear that for the most part you enjoyed your stay with us, though I am sorry to hear that your bed was not comfortable. I will personally track this down as we are in the process of replacing some of our recalcitrant mattresses. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra! Kind regards,

3 out of 5
Bed was comfortable and clean, nice quiet room so good for a stopover

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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10 Mar. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Karina,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially that your bed was comfortable and your room was clean.Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra!Kind regards,

3 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2024

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10 Mar. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Russell,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. I am happy to hear that for the most part you enjoyed your stay with us, though am sorry to see that your overall experience with us did not meet your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to be able to welcome you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra. Kind regards,

3 out of 5
The rooms are very small but still reasonable value for the price. The staff were very helpful.

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2024

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3 Mar. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Marilyn,Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with some honest and valuable feedback. While I am thrilled tro hear that you found our staff helpful, my sincerest apologies that the experience did not quite meet expectations. I definitely understand where your frustrations are coming from as the rooms are definitely on the smaller side and the design is quite unique and are not to everyone's tastes. I do hope though, that it did the job in providing you with a clean and comfortable nights sleep at a budget price. Thank you again for sharing your experience and we hope to see you again next time you are in Canberra.Kind regards,

4 out of 5
The staff were amazing! One woman at the front desk from weds and thurs and fri was great! There was a little mould in the bathroom, but it was minimal

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2024

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28 Jan. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Jay,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with your fantastic feedback! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! I will definitely be passing your feedback on to our amazing Jeanie, we are very blessed to have her as part of our team and I am glad to hear that her efforts are appreciated! I am sorry, however, for the mould in the bathroom - I will be following this up with our housekeeping team to see how we can improve in this respect.Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra! Kind regards,

2 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2024

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28 Jan. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Darryl,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Ibis Budget Canberra. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Ibis Budget, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. We appreciate your sharing your feedback, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2024

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28 Jan. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Peppa!Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra!Kind regards,

5 out of 5
The friendliness and service offered by the staff were outstanding throughout our stay.

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2024

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21 Jan. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi John,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with your wonderful feedback! I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and I am thrilled to hear that you had great, friendly service from our team - I will make sure that your feedback is passed on to them as further encouragement to keep up the good work!Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra! Kind regards,

4 out of 5
I liked when we asked for something they were prompt in delivering. Customer desk receptionists were very welcoming, hospitable and accessible. Thank you 😊

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2024

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21 Jan. 2024 by Matt Parkins - General Manager

Hi Lauao,Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and liked our friendly staff, especially that we were able to help you with what you needed and that our receptionists were so welcoming and hospitable.Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to be able to welcome you back to the hotel on your next visit to Canberra. Kind regards,

About the ibis budget Canberra

Location 15 Tay Street, Watson, ACT 2602

Renovations + Closures

The property will be renovating from June 1 2024 to September 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Hallway
  • Select guestrooms

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ibis budget Canberra also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee. This Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Ibis budget Canberra offers 75 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Ibis budget Canberra has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. 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 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The self-parking fee is AUD 5 per vehicle per night until June 30, 2024.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • ibis budget Canberra Hotel
  • ibis budget Canberra
  • Formule 1 Canberra Hotel Canberra
  • Formule 1 Hotel Canberra
  • ibis budget Canberra Hotel
  • ibis budget Canberra Watson
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.