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Novotel Canberra

Property class: 4.5

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Located close to Canberra Centre and Australian National University, Novotel Canberra provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, First Edition, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. In addition to a gym and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Novotel Canberra is in Canberra City Centre, a walkable area in Canberra with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Commonwealth Park and Lake Burley Griffin, while Australian War Memorial and National Gallery of Australia are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to National Zoo and Aquarium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600

What's nearby

  • A lakeside urban area with modern buildings, a sports field, and surrounding hills.
    Canberra Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large lake surrounded by dense forests and residential areas.
    Australian National University
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large open plaza with a central monument, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.
    Civic Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large Ferris wheel with colorful lights at night, surrounded by a field of purple and blue flowers.
    Commonwealth Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • National Convention Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tonic Espresso
    2 min walk
  • Happy’s Chinese Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Wild Panda
    4 min walk
  • Eighty/Twenty
    3 min walk
  • PJs in the City
    2 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 hot tub. 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 center.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
    • 7 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and outdoor furniture
    • Guest reviews speak highly of 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 like 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/tub combinations
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, NABERS Energy, and NABERS Water. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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 used
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent 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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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)

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Canberra?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Canberra on Aug 23, 2026 start from $103, including 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 Lake Burley Griffin are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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