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Red Cedars Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers feel right at home with convenient laundry facilities and a genuinely welcoming staff that makes every guest's stay comfortable and relaxed

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Breakfast area - Red Cedars Motel (Watson)
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Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Red Cedars Motel (Watson)
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Located in the heart of Watson, Red Cedars Motel offers free in-room WiFi. The property features practical laundry facilities and barbecue grills. Guests can read a newspaper while relaxing, and the staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard family)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard Kit. Family)

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room With One Queen Bed And Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Watson, a neighborhood in Canberra, Red Cedars Motel is near the airport and near a metro station. Mount Majura Vineyard and Royal Canberra Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Canberra Merry-Go-Round and Glebe Park. 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 winery tours. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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Stirling Ave, Watson, ACT, 2602

What's nearby

  • If you head up to Mt Majura from the Hacket gate it will take approximately 45 minutes at a slow pace to reach the summit. And if you time it right, you can get up there just before the sun rises... #goldenhour
    Mount Majura Nature Reserve
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capital Hill in it's night form!
    Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Capital Region Farmers Market
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • EPIC
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kamberra Function Centre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Tradies
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • The Knox
    13 min walk
  • The Tongdak
    4 min drive

About this property

Red Cedars Motel

Motel located in Watson
Red Cedars Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Red Cedars Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Refrigerators and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Cedars Motel Watson
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Red Cedars Motel Motel Watson

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Cedars Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Cedars Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Red Cedars Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Red Cedars Motel located?

Located in Watson, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Capital Region Farmers Market and EPIC. Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve and Netball ACT are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Red Cedars Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 602 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room friendly staff great budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Staff. Comfortable bed. Blackout Blinds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fotios Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms require a big upgrade. Curtains, carpets, beds and bed covers. The seats where clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great location, value for money , thanks to all the staff for accommodating our guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
two day stay. a simple room. quiet enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient. The free wifi and air conditioning were good. We had raw chicken from the previous guest left in the fridge in our room, and there was both live and dead cockroaches in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent shower. Walls were a bit thin. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property for a quick stay- good parking and really quite. Good outdoor areas for cigarette
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Value for the money. Staff & service very good. Will stay again when in Canberra.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Amenities
Location, staff , convenience, value for money, and just that little understanding of changing situations, thank you all so much for accomodating our travel situation. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient position.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still producing the goods after all these years

This motel has been here for many years (I've stayed there over a decade ago). Good, basic, functioning motel. The staff are good & there's the usual range of stuff in the room. The only downside was a smell in the bathroom (which may have been coming from outside) that was there when i first arrived, but dissipated over the next few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s were we always choose when in the A.C.T. Great Location, Great Staff, very Clean and and Value for Money, all is just So Convenient . Thank you to Maris , Wendy and Staff 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. Excellent value for money. Easy access to city centre. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve stayed here a couple of times and it’s in a nice tree-lined street but close to Dickson, Braddon and the CBD. Unless your room is next to one occupied by especially noisy people it’s a pretty quiet area. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms and beds are comfortable and clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Triet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a bedroom for 2adults and 3 kids for 1 night. It was spacious enough with microwave, bowels, cutlery and fridge! Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Abner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the flexibility of adjusting and changing my work plans situation, which the Red Cedar Staff, listened and acted accordingly, thank you again for accommodating OUR SITUATION. 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Canberra markets, easy to find, parking provided and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great people and a really nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great value for money, very quiet and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024