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Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

5.0 star property

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Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area
Lobby
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Burley Griffin
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area

2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • Lake view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area

Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Canberra

A stay at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo places you in the heart of Canberra, steps from Australian National University and National Film & Sound Archive. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of Australia and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from National Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Canberra Theatre Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Civic Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canberra Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sharetea - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ka Sushi Ramen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Goods Wholefoods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Redbrick - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offers 17 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a health club and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with Regional cuisine at Monster Kitchen and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This aparthotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Monster Kitchen and Bar - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • Monster Kitchen and Bar

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping on weekdays only
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Health club
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 floors
  • 17 units
  • 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
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

Property is also known as

former Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments Canberra
Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel
Design Icon managed Canberra
Design Icon managed
former Design Icon
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo
Design Icon Apartments managed by Hotel Hotel
Hotel Hotel Apartments (former Design Icon)
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel Canberra

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 394 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great set up, we could eat drink and even see great movies on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Staff were great but room was really smelly of old cigarette smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsetsegdari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view itself was pretty good. The decoration of the room and comfortableness were top tier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

N

Generally, a lovely hotel with friendly staff. The apartments seem a bit dated since I stayed there 3 years ago. Furnishings not very comfortable but apartment has good amenities. Just need clean glasses. The breakfast was very nice and beautiful view. Walking distance to Lake Burley Griffin and convenient to visit Floriade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Meadowbank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel and the team
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kallen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, quite a nice and modern hotel. Friendly staff. Good food. However, we stayed in the apartments and there is NO AIR-CONDITIONING! The room was constantly hot and stuffy even in the middle of winter. We were told to open doors and windows to cool the room, which at this price point is outrageous. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Canberra stopover

Great location with excellent facilities. Really enjoyed the ambience and thoughtful architecture and decor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a One bed apartment with Balcony and Lake views on the 11th floor, Perfect ! Check in was so easy and helpful . A walk or Uber to anywhere in the city is cheap and easy and downstairs bar was cost warm ( fire) with a lovely cocktail menu. I highly recommend staying here and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always a pleasure to enter the cosy reception area on a cold Canberra day. I was given an apartment with a fold out bed first. Felt like I would be in camping and not in a hotel. Called the reception and verbalised my concern. I got a wonderful upgrade without hesitation. Stay was wonderful. Didn't get the welcome drinks that were advertised but forgot about to ask for it....Had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you pull up in the car at this hotel you realize it will have some challenges. All the spots are taken in front of the hotel at the 1/2 hour parking area nearest the check in and were for our entire three night stay. Instead you need to park in the garage below the building and try and figure out the maze into the hotel with no signage and poor lighting. (Don't even try to use the Wilson parking App, it doesn't work) The rooms face the Lake and Capital, which is excellent, but the windows are of poor design so the expressway below is very loud in your room. The lighting in the room is very dim, once you figure out what the unlabeled switches do, and you will need to use a flashlight for a number of the parts of the room. The area around the hotel has a limited number of restaurant options and the walk into town is a mile, the Capital is 2.5 mile walk. Public transport is not nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location . Amazing views Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay in Canberra

I would have preferred a two bedroom apartment but settled for two one-bedroom apartments. Welcome drinks were appreciated and breakfast was excellent.
Great design
Welcome drink appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, cool and comfortable hotel in a fun part of Canberra. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely place

Amazing service and view. Thank you to the surprise plate of beautiful treats for the anniversary couple that we're staying with us. Apartment was spacious and far more interesting than the usual room in other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view shown in photo on this site has a great view facing south over lake. The room i was given faced west to a communications tower. Facing the afternoon sun it would have been uncomfortably hot given theres no air conditioning. Thankfully when I complained they gave me a better room - like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rudi

Highway traffic noise.

First time visit. Although the description days Lake View, it’s more like in front of the busy highway. If you're light sleepers, I would not recommend this as it gets quite noisy at nights due to fast traffic right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped apartment with stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for an easy stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prior to arrival no one answered the phone while trying over 3 hours to confirm or booking , Great looking building but the lack of service at front desk check in along with the terrible effort within the room ie furnishing is all disappointing , we have stayed in both the hotel and apartment style at the Ovolo Canberra We have recently also stayed at the QT hotel across the road ... both deserve a poor review We will give the Hyatt a go next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how central it was and the spectacular view of the lake and Parliament House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024