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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Travelers can dine in the open air at this motel's restaurant, visit Old Parliament House nearby, or simply relax in the garden with convenient luggage storage

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Forrest Hotel and Apartments, near Parliament House, offers a restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Guests enjoy the garden, outdoor entertainment area, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking. The helpful staff and overall value consistently receive positive reviews.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(32 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Bedroom Blandford Court Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Two Bedroom Albany Apartment (compact)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is in Forrest, a walkable area in Canberra with good shopping. Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Australian War Memorial and Telstra Tower. Check out an event or a game at Canberra Stadium, and consider making time for National Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre
    Manuka Shopping Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin at Dawn in Canberra, Shutterstock ID 1091125694, Purchase Order: SP-1860, Order Number: SP-1860 ANZ-18111, Client/Licensee: Wotif, Other: Taylor Hatch
    Lake Burley Griffin
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Parliament House
    Old Parliament House
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia
    National Gallery of Australia
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Federal Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Queen's Terrace Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Kingston Hotel
    15 min walk
  • Agostinis Italian Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Mee's Sushi
    10 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel near Parliament House
Located close to Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia, Forrest Hotel and Apartments provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Toasters, limited housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

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

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 center (915 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • 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 high chair
This property accepts 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 fire extinguisher and 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Forrest Hotel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forrest Hotel and Apartments located?

Located in Forrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. National Gallery of Australia and Australian National University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Philip

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

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended in all respects: good location, easy check-in, well-furnished and spacious apartment (it helped that I got a free upgrade to an executive apartment).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Santosh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place and location to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, the staff were helpful & courteous and I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Convenient access to city without any traffic noise. The apartment was roomy and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient check in/out and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ase

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Merlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Polite & courteous staff: five star ⭐️ Thanks 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Nice hotel very clean check in was great, and the bbq area was excellent we all had a great time , our big family had a fabulous time. Thank you , highly recommended very good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, room very clean and staff when I arrived were particularly lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great restaurant, and very clean. Also a great location, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean, quiet room. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sisil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In a good quiet location, nice grounds with plenty of free parking. The apartment was well equipped but it would have been nice to have two dinner plates the same size. The standard apartment we were in requires repainting. Staff friendly. We would stay here again but would probably upgrade to an executive apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and the Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a great location. The apartment we were in was a bit tired though with peeling paint and dated fixtures. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff is excellent. Simple room for a night stay is perfect for its price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and secure. Location was good. The facilities were minimal and furnishings aged. The lighting was not good with kitchen, dining and lounge lights all on one switch. All on, or none.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Marjorie D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were so lovely and made me feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025