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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property

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Meeting facility
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Parliament House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Canberra

In the heart of Canberra, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is within a 5-minute drive of Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Parliament House and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Australian National University.
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What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trecento - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Med - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Parliament House
Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Stay in one of 114 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This motel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Sherwood Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Canberra? This motel has 915 square feet (85 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Sherwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sherwood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (915 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had been here for the third time and now with my guests from overseas. We all say special thanks to all of You, fir the quiet and clean area and rooms, for the parking accessible and some places in Canberra are not too far. We truly enjoy our stay! God bless You all! Darko, Marija, Boštjan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy uncomfortable terrible layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a nice minimal hotel with comfortable bed and responsible price for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with good amenities, including electric blankets. 10 minute walk to Manuka shopping area with several good meal options 5 minute drive to National Gallery
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel for Canberra

This is a good hotel for Canberra. It is walking distance to landmarks like Parliament House and a short walk to shopping and restaurants. This property is a motel style accomodation and is not luxurious. However, it is clean and comfortable. It is reasonably priced. There is an onsite self-serve laundry, which is convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable; pizza from restaurant was tasty and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay with a family or for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Finley

Business traveller
The hotel was in a great location. Free onsite parking was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abigael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, has all amenities, recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAROLINE, Cowra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money with 3 people. Room ok, but bathroom abit small. Great hot shower though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short distance to the galleries, only 5 minutes drive. I was impressed with the kitchenette, overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained with excellent facilities. A very modern room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and great to have a seperate bedroom. It was advertised as a queen bed but was definitely a double bed instead that was disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pei Joo

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous appointment apartment. Came with everything you need. Was a truly wonderful stopover on our way from Melbourne to Sydney. A word to the wise, you need a physical credit card at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Close to Manuka Oval
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and up to date property I like it that’s why I went there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025