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4.4 out of 5

"Liked the hotel clean comfortable bed would stay again " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 17 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Ovolo Nishi puts you in the heart of Canberra, steps from Australian National University and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Burley Griffin. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

The restaurant, Monster Kitchen and Bar, serves vegetarian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms, a business center, and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-star Canberra City Centre hotel include City Hill and Canberra Museum and Gallery.

Snug Sun

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$188* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Original Sun

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Creative Atrium

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Cosy Atrium

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Original Atrium

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Creative Sun

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Ovolo Nishi ratings based on 412 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ovolo Nishi

Everyone (247) Couples (110) Business (3) Family (21) Other (2)
4 out of 5
Liked the hotel clean comfortable bed would stay again

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great hotel. Great atmosphere.

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2024 by Nitya

Hi Rhonda,Thank you for taking a moment to share your wonderful stay experience at Ovolo Nishi. We are so pleased to hear you found {everything to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Regards,Nitya

3 out of 5
Room was too small for price you pay. Some of the services didn’t work. Problem with t.v and no proper seating in room.

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2024

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25 Jan. 2024 by Nitya

Hi Mark,Thank you for recent review. We regret that we did not deliver our usual standard of service. I would recommend you to book original sun or creative sun room for future. These rooms have lot of space.We hope to see you again in the near future.Regards,Nitya

5 out of 5
Great ambience and the receptionstaff especially the gentleman on the counter was fantastic, helpful and friendly

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2024

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5 Jan. 2024 by Nitya

Hi Brett,Thank you for taking a moment to share your wonderful experience at Ovolo Nishi. We are so pleased to hear you found guest service team friendly and helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Kind regards,

5 out of 5
But loud night club music

Posted by , from Bairnsdale on 24 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jan. 2024 by Nitya

Hi Bob,Many thanks for the 5-star rating. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.Regards,Nitya

5 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Dec. 2023 by Rupak Kattel-Assistant Front Office Manager

Hi Nerida,Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we're glad to see that you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you soon.Regards,Rupak KattelAssistant Front Office Manager

4 out of 5
The location is good, you can park for free out the front if you get up before 6 am and move your car. Great to have the Palace theatre in the building, and walking around the lake is also good.

Posted by on 10 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Dec. 2023 by Rupak Kattel-Assistant Front Office Manager

Dear Vicki,We sincerely appreciate your wonderful ratings of our hotel and it brings us immense joy to see that you had a pleasant stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.Regards,

5 out of 5
The facility is funky, modern, conveniently located, and the staff were extremely friendly. I'm looking forward to my next stay.

Posted by on 5 Dec. 2023

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7 Dec. 2023 by Nitya

Hi Stuart,Thank you for taking a moment to share your wonderful experience at Ovolo Nishi. We’re thrilled to hear you found everything to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Regards,Nitya

5 out of 5

Posted by on 3 Dec. 2023

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7 Dec. 2023 by Nitya

Hi Steven,Thank you so much for the 5-star rating!. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Regards,Nitya

5 out of 5
this is an oasis in new Acton just such pleasure to stay here, ultra mod room, nice and quiet but lots of action downstairs and in the precinct i'll be back for sure only downside the shift of Monster to vego only!!!

Posted by on 10 Nov. 2023

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24 Nov. 2023 by Nitya

Hi Jon,Thank you for taking a moment to share your wonderful experience at Ovolo Nishi. We are so pleased to hear you found the hotel to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Regards,Nitya

Property Features

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Ovolo Nishi. For a fee, parking is available. This 4-star Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Kingston Canberra Station (6.6 km / 4.1 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Ovolo Nishi offers 85 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to noon.

Monster Kitchen and Bar - This restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Car not required
  • 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
  • No 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 confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are 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 follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Hotel Canberra
  • Hotel Hotel Canberra
  • Ovolo Nishi Hotel Canberra
  • Ovolo Nishi Hotel
  • Ovolo Nishi Canberra
  • Ovolo Nishi Hotel
  • Ovolo Nishi Canberra
  • Ovolo Nishi Hotel Canberra

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • EarthCheck
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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.