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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
The current price is RM390
RM430 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 cots/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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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600

What's nearby

  • Canberra Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Australian National University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Civic Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Convention Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

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 centre.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a lift and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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, such as 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/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; AUD 26 per night; reservations required
  • Parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • 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 organised 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Canberra?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Canberra on 7 Dec 2025 start from RM 390.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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

9.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Good 2 nights close to everything food yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled for work. Confirtable rooms and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lavanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything, breakfast options are good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always. My go-to hotel in Canberra. 5 STARS
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated, in desperate need of an upgrade. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Mose

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

10/10 Excellent

Kam Wah

Liked: Amenities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Sarah

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

Comfortable beds, central location

Very comfortable beds, great location only a short walk from a massive shopping centre. In-house restaurant was lovely with an cosy bar. There is a very hip “food court” with interconnecting wine bars just across the road. On-site parking was a bit tricky as it was full but good that the lit up sign displayed how many parking spaces were free (so I went around the block and 1 space became available).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Julie

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

Convenient and comfortable.

convenient location near to city centre, restaurants and attractions. Pool was warm and pleasant and very well maintained by dedicated staff member who took pride in his role. Nice cosy bar with books to read. Parking is limited but excellent options very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean and tidy premises, friendly, polite and professional staff, i used self check in and all went well apart from the machine not issuing me keys, but it was still very breezy to get my keys from reception as i did all the preliminary check in and pre auth at the kiosk to the left of reception. We didnt utilose the breakfast, but my kids used the pool, and although i felt bad for any poeple without kids at the pool, everybody at the hotel pool was so accepting of the school holiday influx of kids in the pool. We felt very comfortable letting our kids enjoy their time in the pool and NEVER felt that they were being a nuisance. (My kids are quite well behaved but some people dislike happy and rowdy children, which i respect, but makes me feel uncomfortable and uptight if i know) Id stay again because our stay just felt easy. Thankyou Novotel for an overall lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and try and stay there when visiting Canberra
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024