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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Lounge
Meeting facility
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

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

Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(89 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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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

  • ‪Urban Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬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. Private bathrooms with showers feature 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.

Languages

English

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and 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. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good local for the sights and AFL nice shops food outlets at Manuka only 5 minute walk
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Great location, average accommodation

Check in was easy and quick. Room was a good size. Bathroom was okay. Great location and short walk to Parliament House and the shops. The room was clean enough. Bed was not too bad. Although very noisey and the lights came through the curtains at night. Not bad value for the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lenice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to Manuka Stadium
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
see above
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean quiet area- renovated facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, shops and eateries nearby, clean and comfortable. Has everything you need. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had everything I needed for my weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With washing machine, oven and stove, and dishes. The apartment is modern and clean, a very comfortable place to live.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised as it was a very nice place to stay. Would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian and Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Feels like a 1980s motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style property from the outside but inside was clean and had newer finishes. Car parks were small but street parking was available although need to watch the signs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

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

nicely placed

standard hotel close to where we had work commitment's
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and presented well, parking was a bit random but adequate. The wall air conditioner was faulty and when reported there was no effort of a alternative solotion other than it would be reported to maintainence. Maintainence seemed to be an issue as the window winder was nearly unscrewed. On the positive, the location was great, the price was good, the shower head was awsome for a water saver and the place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Certainly not a $150 room. Room makeup each day, bed made,no wiping of bathroom or benches. No microwave, not even complimentary bikkies you get at cheaper places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed 1 night, staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, parking included and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For me it was a very convenient location, and also at a reasonable price. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiao-Keng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024