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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
4.5-star hotel near Australian National University

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A modern hotel reception area with a marble counter, a digital screen, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Miscellaneous
A modern hotel lobby with a glass railing, a staircase, and a seating area with red chairs.
A table with a cheese board, two glasses of white wine, and a bowl of dip.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

City center retreat .At this Canberra City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. National Convention Centre and Lake Burley Griffin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Australian National University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Civic Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 14 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonic Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baby Su - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hellenic Club in the City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪First Edition Canberra - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

4.5-star hotel near Australian National University
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.

  • 1 building
  • 286 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 used
  • 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)!

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.

  • 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

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
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. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Canberra to the airport?

Novotel Canberra is 5.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Canberra?

As of Jul 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Canberra on Aug 2, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Novotel Canberra have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Canberra.

Does Novotel Canberra offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Canberra, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 30 and 35 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Canberra?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Canberra (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs AUD 80 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Novotel Canberra?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per night.

Does Novotel Canberra have a pool?

Novotel Canberra features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Novotel Canberra have a restaurant?

Novotel Canberra is home to First Edition, which features happy hour and light fare.

Does Novotel Canberra have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Canberra to downtown Canberra?

Novotel Canberra is 0.2 mi away from Canberra.

Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of options for breakfast. $35 for full breakfast but there are lower priced options too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mr J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food selection and service. Reception staff is very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should get discount for breakfast when stay there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Hannu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our fourth stay at Canberra Novotel. Good location, friendly staff and good quality and quantity breakfast buffet. The disappointment is that the sauna has been permanently retired.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place froendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Guys on front desk were amazing - nothing was a hassle and very glad to help where they could. The only thing is parking with a tall 4WD can be tricky as high ceiling spots are quite limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice and clean room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

SWATI

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was ok bit drab but nice to have a balcony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Karma

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Steven

NA
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jehad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was up to scratch. It was nice enough that the hotel gave me an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Earle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Novatel staff were great, the location ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, great location, staff super polite, good selection at breakfast, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jaskaran Singh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Raelene

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and welcome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean room. Ideal for a stay in Canberra. Check in staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025