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Red Cedars Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Canberra with free parking

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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

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for 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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Standard family)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard family)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

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About the area

Map
Stirling Ave, Watson, ACT, 2602

What's nearby

  • EPIC - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Australian Institute of Sport - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Australian National University - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Canberra Centre - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gang Gang Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Knox - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Red Cedars Motel

Motel near Australian National University
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, a reception hall and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Red Cedars Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Fridges 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 transport

  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Red Cedars Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Cedars Motel?

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?

Checkout 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. Kamberra Function Centre and Netball ACT are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Red Cedars Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Tjabring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for the price you pay. Easy to check in, nice comfy bed and friendly reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place with all facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very practical stop over motel

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, generally clean although some mould in bathroom but awesome shower head and slept very well. Would be happy to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our purpose
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value accommodation with an easy walk to Epic/Convention centre. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was really quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Lots of utensils plus toaster, jug and microwave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very uncomfortable the aircon did not work properly and the exhaust fan in the bathroom was very noisy as was the aircon. The shower was showing signs of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good

4/10 Poor

Rajiv

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Shower temperature and shower pressure None
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khairi

Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

No service of the amenities when we went on a day trip and arrived back around 9pn. Room had not been serviced. No fresh towels. No fresh coffee, tea, milk etc Pretty poor response from the counter when I bought it to their attention. $200 per night for a 6 person stay and no servicing. Not likely I'll be recommending the motel to anyone or be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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