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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Property class: 3.5

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Dinner served
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Toaster

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Federal Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuka Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(31 reviews)
  • 40 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 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 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

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 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Canberra motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 value of their stay
  • 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 Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

Sherwood Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day.
  • 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 day
  • 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 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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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
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Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 bdr unit was good, but beds in both bedrooms hard and lumpy. I went to Clark Rubber to buy a sponge mattress to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

william

Couldnt cancel the appointment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than expected, but it was clean. As it was Summer Nats weekend.there was limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything and everybody were on their best
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had toaster and microwave and electric jug the microwave smelt of curry from previous occupier which wasn't very nice but the room was ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. No smart T.V. (no Netflix)..Double bed never big enough for 2 people. ..No Restaurant open as advertised. Shops reasonably close by...Close to all activities ...Good Central location for sights..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kien Cuong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Old but well maintained. It has everything we need. It was a very lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were so lovely and made me feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, affordable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chair and table to sit at in the spotless room. Towel and soap in the bathroom. Walking distance to restaurants and easy drive to so many other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bliss

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were dated but serviceable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

yuting

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The sleeping environment was noisy at night, with audible footsteps from upstairs and nearby sounds. The air conditioner's outdoor unit was making noise, and the kettle was dirty with burnt residue inside.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and value for money. Quiet location and easy to get around Forrest and close suburbs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shilpi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The stay was more like a motel. It did not seem so by looking at the pictures. Would appreciate a more detailed description of the property on the website.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mansour

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is clean, well maintained and has easy access. Plenty on on-site parking. Staff are efficient and friendly. It is an older property but priced accordingly. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025