Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Standard One Bedroom Apartment  | Living area
Standard One Bedroom Apartment  | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Manuka Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Manuka Oval
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Parliament House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Parliament House
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center 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 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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 center, and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 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 meters) and includes a conference center. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

Sherwood Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Sherwood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (915 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • 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 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (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 night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

balwinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, affordable and very close to the city. and walking distance of most shops, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was Really important to have quiet neighbours - for a good nights sleep - so we were delighted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brand new everything in the 1 bedroom apartment, was pleasantly surprised for a budget accommodation in an expensive suburb of Canberra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I read a few negative reviews (along with many positive ones). I found the two Bedroom apartment option to be super clean and well maintained. This is great value for the amount charged in Canberra. I definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

peter

Travelled with group
i wish i knew i was being placed upstairs as i am a pensioner and struggle , my fault, i should have let them know when booking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
Very dated but adequate. Shower was good and the snowy-white towels were gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was located close to the major roads for ease of driving, and close to a shopping centre. I found the rooms clean and the kitchen was well fitted out for cooking on a longer stay.Easy car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Mary, Woolgoolga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Bed was comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view with greenery.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value for money offering. Room was comfortable clean and provided all that I needed. Shopping centre down the road and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Niek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Canberra handy to everywhere
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

RANIL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GREAT QUIT PLACE TO STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious apartment, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, but could hear a lot from rooms above. Good position, easy walk to loads of restaurants and a supermarket in Manuka.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed in over 100 motels, this was the MOST comfortable bed ever. Air conditioners are loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to tourist attractions and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good experience for Avery reasonable charge. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Juan's Beech

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a great stay in a 1br serviced apartment. Staff very friendly and helped guide me to where my apartment was located. Apartment contained a massive recent model flat screen TV and I was able to connect my laptop to stream content as well as all the local free to air TV as needed. Kitchen well equipped and couch very comfortable. Apartment lovely and clean and in a very quiet neighbourhood. Top marks all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shylie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was based on the ground floor but this meant that you could hear people upstairs walking around, using the bathroom and watching TV etc (also woke one night to a baby crying). Also had an issue with the kitchen sink not draining (which from the big hole in the garden bed adjacent appears to be "normal"). Rooms were clean and roomy though and beds comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great appartment with everything we needed. Close to many sights we were interested in, convenient to the shops and public transport. Thanks for having us. Kind Regards Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024