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Red Cedars Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Canberra with free parking

Photo gallery for Red Cedars Motel

Breakfast area
Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)
Garden
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
Stirling Ave, Watson, ACT, 2602
  • EPIC
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Australian National University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Standard family)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard family)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard Kit. Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Canberra

At Red Cedars Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of EPIC and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Watson motel include Australian National University and Canberra Centre.
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What's nearby

  • EPIC - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Australian Institute of Sport - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Australian National University - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Canberra Centre - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tradies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gang Gang Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Red Cedars Motel

Motel in Canberra with free parking
Red Cedars Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Canberra motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Red Cedars Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Red Cedars Motel Watson
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Red Cedars Motel?

Red Cedars Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Cedars Motel?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Cedars Motel on 28 July 2025 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 Red Cedars Motel?

Yep, Red Cedars Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Cedars Motel?

No, Red Cedars Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Cedars Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Red Cedars Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Red Cedars Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 594 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
No service of the amenities when we went on a day trip and arrived back around 9pn. Room had not been serviced. No fresh towels. No fresh coffee, tea, milk etc Pretty poor response from the counter when I bought it to their attention. $200 per night for a 6 person stay and no servicing. Not likely I'll be recommending the motel to anyone or be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Canberra markets, easy to find, parking provided and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still producing the goods after all these years

This motel has been here for many years (I've stayed there over a decade ago). Good, basic, functioning motel. The staff are good & there's the usual range of stuff in the room. The only downside was a smell in the bathroom (which may have been coming from outside) that was there when i first arrived, but dissipated over the next few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dayana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient position.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great value for money, very quiet and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was really quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratheep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent shower. Walls were a bit thin. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dining on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Useful motel near where I wanted to go. The room was fine though cold at night without heating. Parking area small but I found space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Triet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a bedroom for 2adults and 3 kids for 1 night. It was spacious enough with microwave, bowels, cutlery and fridge! Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very uncomfortable the aircon did not work properly and the exhaust fan in the bathroom was very noisy as was the aircon. The shower was showing signs of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great people and a really nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the flexibility of adjusting and changing my work plans situation, which the Red Cedar Staff, listened and acted accordingly, thank you again for accommodating OUR SITUATION. 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s were we always choose when in the A.C.T. Great Location, Great Staff, very Clean and and Value for Money, all is just So Convenient . Thank you to Maris , Wendy and Staff 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay , that’s why we always choose Red Cedar first .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😁👌🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great location, value for money , thanks to all the staff for accommodating our guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will always choose red cedar 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024