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Novotel Canberra

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to Australian National University

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Novotel Canberra

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Lobby
Indoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge

Overview of Novotel Canberra

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2600
  • Popular LocationAustralian National University4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCanberra Centre4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAustralian War Memorial4 min drive
  • AirportCanberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Canberra

A luxury stay in the heart of Canberra awaits you at Novotel Canberra. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Australian National University and Canberra Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, First Edition, is open for breakfast and dinner. First Edition Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the gym, spa tub, sauna, and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of 7 meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-star Canberra City Centre hotel include National Convention Centre and Commonwealth Park.

What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 4 min walk
  • Canberra Centre - 4 min walk
  • National Convention Centre - 13 min walk
  • Australian War Memorial - 4 min drive
  • Parliament House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 10 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • King O'Malley's - 3 min walk
  • Brew Nation - 2 min walk
  • Baby Su - 3 min walk
  • First Edition - 1 min walk
  • Tonic Espresso - 2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Canberra

Luxury hotel, walk to Australian National University
As a guest of Novotel Canberra, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 7 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Novotel Canberra. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Canberra offers 286 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese

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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 7 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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 35 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • 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
Novotel Canberra
Novotel Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Hotel
Novotel Canberra Hotel Canberra
Novotel Canberra Canberra
Novotel Canberra Hotel Canberra

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Canberra?

Novotel Canberra offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Canberra?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Canberra on 5 May 2024 start from AU$169.15, 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.

Does Novotel Canberra have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Novotel Canberra?

Novotel Canberra features a heated pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Novotel Canberra family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Novotel Canberra is a hit with families.

Does Novotel Canberra serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests quite like the buffet brekkie here!

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Canberra?

No, Novotel Canberra does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Canberra?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Canberra?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Novotel Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 998 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It ticked all the boxes for facilities etc, just starting to show its age. Shower heads not great, pillows a bit hard. I know those things are picky, but its not a cheap stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bailee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, reasonably priced & offered parking. Kids loved the indoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff with the smile. Pillows not so comfortable, everything else without complaint 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was travelling through on holiday with a vehicle with a kayak and a height limitation, the staff were helpful and knowledgeable about my issues and ensured we would have a solution. This is also a great location and facility, i will happily be back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Owen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Just the balcony looked bit dirty from dust. TV and table looked old.. otherwise location was near to bus stops
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

STEVEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024