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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
Lounge
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Parliament House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Parliament House
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a computer station. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Forrest Hotel and Apartments's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Manuka Shopping Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Old Parliament House and a few minutes from National Gallery of Australia
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 915 square feet (85 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

Sherwood Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre (915 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

Reviews

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was very nice. Local bars,restaurants & shops a 5 minute walk away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had been here for the third time and now with my guests from overseas. We all say special thanks to all of You, fir the quiet and clean area and rooms, for the parking accessible and some places in Canberra are not too far. We truly enjoy our stay! God bless You all! Darko, Marija, Boštjan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy uncomfortable terrible layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a nice minimal hotel with comfortable bed and responsible price for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with good amenities, including electric blankets. 10 minute walk to Manuka shopping area with several good meal options 5 minute drive to National Gallery
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good hotel for Canberra

This is a good hotel for Canberra. It is walking distance to landmarks like Parliament House and a short walk to shopping and restaurants. This property is a motel style accomodation and is not luxurious. However, it is clean and comfortable. It is reasonably priced. There is an onsite self-serve laundry, which is convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable; pizza from restaurant was tasty and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay with a family or for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Finley

Business traveller
The hotel was in a great location. Free onsite parking was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abigael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, has all amenities, recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAROLINE, Cowra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money with 3 people. Room ok, but bathroom abit small. Great hot shower though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short distance to the galleries, only 5 minutes drive. I was impressed with the kitchenette, overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained with excellent facilities. A very modern room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and great to have a seperate bedroom. It was advertised as a queen bed but was definitely a double bed instead that was disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pei Joo

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous appointment apartment. Came with everything you need. Was a truly wonderful stopover on our way from Melbourne to Sydney. A word to the wise, you need a physical credit card at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Close to Manuka Oval
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and up to date property I like it that’s why I went there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025