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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Parliament House

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • National Museum of Australia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

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

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

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

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

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

Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 721 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Canberra

City center stay.Your stay at this Forrest motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. Also, National Gallery of Australia is within 2 miles (3 km) and Australian National University is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

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

3.5-star motel near Parliament House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 915 square feet (85 square meters) and includes a conference center. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 915 sq ft of conference space
  • 85 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Forrest Hotel and Apartments to the airport?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments is 7.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Forrest Hotel and Apartments.

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments offer free breakfast?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments have a pool?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments have a restaurant?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments is home to Sherwood Restaurant, which features al fresco dining.

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Forrest Hotel and Apartments to downtown Canberra?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments is 2.4 mi away from Canberra.

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 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

Raquel

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geeat location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh Kumar

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and reasonable price. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Our apartment had lots of room and recently renovated. Everything you could need was included. Our only criticism is that in the terrific shower, the tiles are slippery when wet and there is no shower mat. Also a rail to hang on to with slippery tiles is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round great stay friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Estelita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025