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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Australian National University

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Novotel Canberra stands in the city center, offering a contemporary retreat with a peaceful sauna and steam room. Guests can relax in the indoor pool or sip drinks at the bar, all while being steps away from shopping destinations and the Australian National University.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600

What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Australian National University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Convention Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Australian War Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • National Gallery of Australia - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 10 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tonic Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Cocktail Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PJs in the City - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Artigiana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

Hotel near Australian National University
Located close to Canberra Centre and National Convention Centre, Novotel Canberra provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, First Edition, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a conference center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • 7 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 286 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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

Restaurants on site

  • First Edition
  • First Edition Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 to 35 for adults, and AUD 0 to 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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

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; 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Does Novotel Canberra have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Novotel Canberra pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Novotel Canberra?

Self parking is available for AUD 32 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 80 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Novotel Canberra?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Canberra located?

Located in Canberra City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Australian National University and Canberra Centre. National Convention Centre and Commonwealth Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, family oriented hotel with great indoor pool and spa. Good breakfast offerings. Short walk to multiple evening dining options. Parking options onsite limited so used street and paid parking garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kam Wah

Liked: Amenities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service by staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable with great pool, spa and sauna
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms are good but starting to show their age. Parking is limited ... you might end up in a parking garage 400m away which is a bit of pain if you have a lot of bags. Hard to beat the location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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

Roadie

Clean hotel in a good location for walking to shopping n eateries
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

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

Parfait

Excellent séjour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but way under-resourced for parking, staff, lifts and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, very clean, great facilities and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location was amazing... the setting of the room was different, it was spaces and very comfortable. Really really enjoy the unique chair in the room.. thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were friendly, . Would be good to have onsite parking but plenty of parking near by. Definitely, will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities with super friendly staff. The room was quite bright even with the block out curtains closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, we walked to dining options as well as shopping. Rooms are comfortable and the pool, spa and sauna were very much enjoyed. Breakfast was also a wide selection of hot and cold, international buffet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor parking and sauna out of order staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sundar

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kheng Boon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient and accessible to all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is ideal but place needs to upgrade its rooms. Room might be clean but it is already showing its age that value for money becomes questionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

No available parking and construction noise went on all night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always the best stay and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

We had a fantastic stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent clean hotel

Decent clean hotel. Pool area was good but sauna was closed for some reason.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast included in nightly rate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basically a 3 star hotel. Decent enough but let down by the food and a price point more towards 4 star type properties. Rooms and furnishings are dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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