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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Australian National University
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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Lobby
Sports facility
Exterior
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Australian National University
    4 min walk
  • Canberra Centre
    4 min walk
  • Canberra Museum and Gallery
    6 min walk
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Canberra

Novotel Canberra places you in the centre of Canberra, within a short 5-minute stroll of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, First Edition, is open for breakfast and dinner. First Edition Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and pool loungers. 7 meeting rooms and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Canberra City Centre hotel include National Convention Centre and Commonwealth Park.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 4 min walk
  • Canberra Centre - 4 min walk
  • National Convention Centre - 13 min walk
  • Australian War Memorial - 4 min drive
  • Parliament House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 10 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ O'Reilly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Molly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Verity Lane Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akiba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brew Nation - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

Hotel with a fitness centre, a quick walk to Australian National University
As a guest of Novotel Canberra, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 7 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Canberra. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Canberra hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 286 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Canberra offers 286 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary slippers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 to 35 for adults and AUD 0 to 16 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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 per cent

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

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 and a first aid kit
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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
Novotel Canberra Hotel Canberra

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Canberra?

Novotel Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Canberra?

As of 23 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Canberra on 27 Oct 2024 start from AU$160.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Novotel Canberra?

Yep, Novotel Canberra has a self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 32 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Novotel Canberra have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Novotel Canberra?

Novotel Canberra features a heated pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Novotel Canberra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Novotel Canberra is a hit with families.

Does Novotel Canberra serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Canberra?

No, Novotel Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Canberra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Canberra?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Canberra?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 998 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms need an overhaul as they are old and out dated, the parking situation is a terrible with not enough spaces underground to accomodate your room stay. Charging premium market prices and unable to adhere to the above makes your stay a disadvantage comparing to other motels available. Will definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sold for having a sauna and it wasn't working. Never returning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decor and carpet run down. Pool, spa and sauna ok. Limited and expensive parking on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Not happy with the parking arrangement, can’t get in the hotel parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ganesh

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property requires cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Extortion rates for an average hotel. Would not stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelt terribly, had issues with lifts not working, car park roller door stopped working. Overpriced for an outdated hotel room. Will not stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosemary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We walked into our room to a bandaid in the bathroom only to them discover our balcony door didn’t lock (with 2 young children with us). We got moved to another room. Rooms were out dated and basic. Bedding average with uncomfortable pillows. The included breakfast was decent however managed to score myself a cup covered in lipstick so not washed properly. The pool are was was good. Despite the drama the staff was friendly and apologetic but I expect a lot more when I’m paying what I did for the Novotel brand. Over priced for the experience we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Levi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We tried to call the hotel after we have checked out to confirm if we left something but its really hard to connect - took more than two hours 😔
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

IAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No free parking at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Hyo sup

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there was no toothbrush and toothpaste. Could not charge my phone because the property did not have USB-c. Staff offered free parking for a customer before me, but the different staff who checked me in, charged for the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was pleasant, the only downfall is parking, not enough spaces even though you have to pay per day, and it is t cheap, there is no guarantee a space, you then have to park at another car park at a different location and walk back to the hotel with all your luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, lovely amenities. Unfortunately their parking situation is terrible. No parking spaces available so we had to park 3 blocks away… and we have a newborn. Not sure why this is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Silke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning service only on day 3 after expressly asking for it. Hallway was never cleaned during our stay. Beds were ripped. Very limited car parking on site so we had to park in a car park offsite. Restaurant was good. Breakfast could do with more variety at the buffet, e.g. only one type of cheese, no margarine and no interesting breads such as sourdough was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sofya

Business traveller
It was convenient to location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated 3 stars at the max.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa-Marie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location - walk to the shops in Civic is good. Close to bus depot. Novotel Canberra doesn't allow a car park to be pre-booked. If you have queries, phones don't get answered unless you select "new reservation". On the day (being school holidays) the foyer check-in was horrid, busy and crowded and cramped. The building itself is clearly a converted government department building - typical for Canberra, a place with little to no historic character left (because everything gets knocked down then rebuilt - a very unsustainable approach to development) definitely not a Venice or Prague destination.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super central location with heated pool
Superb location in Canberra, very central, close to great restaurants and right next to Murrays bus stop from Sydney. Tram station next to it. Lovely heated pool and good gym
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mold in bathroom. Hole in bath towel. Carpet coming apart. Furniture damaged. Walls marked.Room service did not pick up phone. Had to walk to restaurant and give written order for room service. Booked through Expedia. 4 nights $1418.38. Checked out after 2 nights. No refund. Don’t stay here and don’t use Expedia
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024