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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 4-minute 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonic Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hellenic Club in the City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Cocktail Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capital Eatery - ‬3 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, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • 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
  • 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 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 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

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?

Self parking is available for AUD 35 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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Reviews

Novotel Canberra Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been going to Novotel for a while and each stay is amazing from the staff to the room to checking out it's my choice every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Looking tired - time for some renovations to justify the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Sundar

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

David

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t get the room service

Cold un cooked food is the room service option
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pillows and beds were Super comfy, great location & clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liena

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

terrible hotel

terrible hotel, never again, false advertisement, outdated, elevator does not work, parking full, paid for housekeeping, did not receive it, was told i will get refund, never received it, was charged instead $70 for unknown reason, never again, ruined my holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First Saturday of holidays and they only had two staff on reception and not enough cleaners everyone had to wait hours for their room to be ready. Parking is very limited, I got the last one at 2:10pm, room was overpriced but I needed the convenience being close to an event and walking back alone. Room was clean and no smell appreciate that, tv had basic channels staff were lovely and helpful they just needed more of them rostered management made some easy $$ this weekend and took advantage of school holiday peaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Amazing staff

Staff very friendly and room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
The Novotel is so close to the Canberra centre and a myriad of eating places. It is well located near public transport (Bus Taxi and Light rail) It has a nice pool and good food options. I stayed on the 1st level and found that the rooms could do with a bit of a freshen up. But overall we enjoyed our stay, i would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel to who travel Canberra for business. Its convenient location, comfortable king bed, room cleanliness. Buffet is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent living and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kearen

Great location - bar didn’t open until 4pm & only 1 towel provided for our last night when there was 2 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, reasonably priced & offered parking. Kids loved the indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place while visiting Australian Capital located in the Central Business District with a lots of places to eat and shop. Close to historic downtown of Canberra and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rene

Terrible customer service

Terrible service, made a mistake on the reservation but they are not able to change the reservation they blame the operator. No recomendéis, terrible customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Extortion rates for an average hotel. Would not stay at again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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