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Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - ibis budget Canberra (Watson)
Ibis budget Canberra in Watson offers comfort with practical laundry facilities, a convenient restaurant, and in-room WiFi. Quick snacks are available from the vending machine, and the helpful staff creates a welcoming atmosphere, making guests feel at home.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 3 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Watson, a neighborhood in Canberra, ibis budget Canberra is near the airport. Mount Majura Vineyard and Royal Canberra Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Canberra Stadium or Manuka Oval. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT, 2602

What's nearby

  • Mount Majura Nature Reserve
    Mount Majura Nature Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Belconnen Town Centre
    Canberra Centre
    11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Capital Region Farmers Market
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • EPIC
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Tradies
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • Tak Kee Roast Inn
    5 min drive

About this property

ibis budget Canberra

Hotel near Canberra Centre
ibis budget Canberra provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 13 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 9:30 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 allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ibis budget Canberra pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at ibis budget Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis budget Canberra?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is ibis budget Canberra located?

Located in Watson, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Capital Region Farmers Market, EPIC, and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve. Mount Majura and Mount Majura Vineyard are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

ibis budget Canberra Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but outside area passage was dirty and smelt staff very friendly also older people need to be made aware of the step up into toilet and shower a d how small the area is as large people would find difficult
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gikenyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and well priced. Tidy condition
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were after a low cosr night's accommodation and this property ticked all the boxes. Dont stay here if you want 4 star luxury, but we had a good night and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Masako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Taku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kesiye

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and supportive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for somewhere comfortable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in, clean and simple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ji Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so nice gentle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Free parking. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet place. Tidy rooms and the staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, happy to offer extra quilt and lend me phone charger.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities, they charge for parking where as there is no barrier or anything. its on isolated place and lots of free parking is on the street. Old aircon with no remote. Shower and toilet are together and its very small area if you take shower all the floor area including toilet gets wet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, w Quite and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and clean, nice quiet room so good for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable bed, a hot shower and an easy place to find were just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness and service offered by the staff were outstanding throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was reasonably clean, the size of the room was let this property down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

James

Good for one night stay clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Sompong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient for parking, quiet place, safe and friendliness staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property location excellent it suited our purpose in the close proximity for our needs ,shopping location just a ten minute drive away great recommend this motel thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, good location easy to find. Staff very helpful with after hours check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024