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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Convention Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Novotel Canberra

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Canberra offers 286 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The shopping around Novotel Canberra gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canberra Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Australian National University and 4 minutes by foot from Canberra Centre
Novotel Canberra offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
First Edition - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
First Edition Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; AUD 26 per night; reservations required
  • Parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 26 per night (1312 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
  • 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 percent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 16 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

Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Raelene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms feel dated compared to other Novotels around Australia. However, the standout perk of this hotel is its excellent location in the heart of Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ripon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

LEANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows in room very bad, only 3 on the bed, all 3 smelled of body odour & flat as a board. Staff very courteous & welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place froendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Martine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was an issue and felt like we were misled when booking, in the room there was a note about having hot showers and if you set off the smoke alarm (obviously poor positioning on their part) we would be up for a $1500 fine!!!. It is not up to the usual or Novotel standard that I am use to. I would not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

ROSHAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes they need a bit more variety for the buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of muld in out of the shower. The plates at the breakfast buffet were always still wet and a couple not even washed properly, they had dried food kn them still. Breakfast was chaotic, it seemed under resourced. Apart from that all good and in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hai Ying

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Manish

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Parking was a nightmare. Pool area was not maintained or monitored regularly with towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Tv renote didnt work but they sent someone and changed the remote very quickly. Great service. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karma

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rajanish Reddy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broken furniture in the room, drawers etc would not close. Very dated. Expected much better from a Novotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jaskaran Singh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was pretty minimal - they just handed over our room key. There isn't information about the facilities in the room - a QR code comes up on the TV, which links you to the information. We don't usually turn on the TV, though - maybe this information could be better displayed on a card in the room with a QR code on it. The pool was lovely - it's a nice temperature, the space is great, and it's fairly child friendly at 1.2m deep with wide steps. They advertise that they have inflatables out during the school holidays, but they weren't there during our stay. Breakfast was fantastic - a fresh, hot buffet with multiple staff providing quick service. It's a good deal to have breakfast included. The location is surprisingly quiet for the city centre - we didn't even hear the buses coming and going. There are major ongoing roadworks out the front of the hotel, but access is maintained and we couldn't hear them during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Amenities clean minus the bath being rusty in multiple locations. I didn’t expect a large room but couldn’t put a bag down and still get around the room without climbing over things. Claimed to be two queen sized beds. Definitely only double size. Pool was great! Parking so expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was pretty amazing. We had a pool and a wonderful Buffett breakfast in the morning. The rooms were clean. The fire alarm went off at three am. Someone was apparently smoking in their room. Everyone moved out in an orderly manner onto the street. But there wasn’t any hotel staff around giving us direction or telling us what was going on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heesang

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025