ibis budget Canberra

3.0 star property

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Room, 3 Single Beds
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT, 2602
  • Place, Mount Majura Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, EPIC
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 3 Single Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Canberra

With a stay at ibis budget Canberra in Canberra (Watson), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Parliament House and EPIC. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Netball ACT.

What's nearby

  • Mount Majura Nature Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Capital Region Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Goorooyarroo Extension - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • EPIC - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thai Herb - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Knox - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

ibis budget Canberra

Hotel in Canberra with a restaurant
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At ibis budget Canberra, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ibis budget Canberra has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 13 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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ibis budget Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1006 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Evamarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Checkin was easy. Staff polite and helpful. Our room we were a bit surprised. The rooms look contemporary and smart in the photos but actually they’re not. The room was small ( cell/ dorm like) and neglected needs updating. The AC in our room didn’t work properly and it’s old. They were hazards too. Our window was broken and blind wouldn’t stay down. Noted: to fix problem sticky tape was applied to window frame and blind, not a good look and cheap. There was 2 old heaters placed under the window again hazards and not a good look. One basin to use for bathroom/ kitchen not hygienic. Get walk pass bed had to position yourself straight de would. The bathroom/ toilet module to get in and out slip/ trip hazard. Any steam from shower can set up off smoke alarm not good. Em Slaby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JEAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very bleak, surfaces worn down, lights not working. Sheets seemed clean though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lift, not suitable for elderly. Light didnt work in room needing electrian to fix and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so nice gentle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matt the manager was very professional
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Price and position to city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Masako

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yama

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were yak and dirty, both side of the beds and the cloth hangers in toilet was so crystal clear dirty and no one was cleaning them for ages, the toiles were smelling so bad, the rooms were also smelling so wet and uncomfortable. For some one who has alergy like me is a mistake to leave there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was reasonably clean, the size of the room was let this property down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mostly the people in charge they have been more than helpful, caring. They have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aditya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
B
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All over good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kesiye

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and supportive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will stay here again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Management is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was never the Hilton, but it used to be clean and had a decent breakfast. Now, the bed in our room was dirty (stained doona) and there was a large chunk of hair in the bed. The front door was damaged. The breakfast was poor. Only one choice of cereal, they got rid of the cappuccino machine (replaced with the worst instant coffee and tepid water), got rid of the cold meats, only one jam (in a broken jar) etc. etc. Very bad. My family used to stay there regularly. No more, it's a dump now!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt so strong of bleach that it gave me a headache, the aircon/heater wasn’t working, dirty and hairs on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerubee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025