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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Convention Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Canberra

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Canberra offers 286 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary slippers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
The shopping around Novotel Canberra gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canberra Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Australian National University and 4 minutes on foot from Canberra Centre
Novotel Canberra offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 7 meeting rooms available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Canberra. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Canberra hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
First Edition – This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
First Edition Bar – This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
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

  • 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 self 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
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 30 to 35 per person
  • 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

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

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Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should get discount for breakfast when stay there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place froendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Karma

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice and clean room with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaskaran Singh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms feel dated compared to other Novotels around Australia. However, the standout perk of this hotel is its excellent location in the heart of Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Novatel staff were great, the location ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, great location, staff super polite, good selection at breakfast, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and welcome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service and amenities were excellent. My fussy 8year old loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ripon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean room. Ideal for a stay in Canberra. Check in staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

ROSHAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes they need a bit more variety for the buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, buffet was good. If you are planning on eating the buffet breakfast, I would recommend getting there early as the queues became quite long later on in the morning. Check in and check out process was smooth. Plenty of on site parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

LEANNE

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows in room very bad, only 3 on the bed, all 3 smelled of body odour & flat as a board. Staff very courteous & welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel very close to the city centre of Canberra, great buffet breakfasts and family friendly hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Good 2 nights close to everything food yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

N.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Tv renote didnt work but they sent someone and changed the remote very quickly. Great service. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was neat and clean, facilities at hotel like swimming pool, kids enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lavanya

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