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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Parliament House

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
Terrace/patio
Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The price is SAR 198
SAR 220 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forrest Double Room Special - limited housekeeping

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old Parliament House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪My Cafe in Manuka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel near Parliament House
Located close to Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia, Forrest Hotel and Apartments provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center (915 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

Is Forrest Hotel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Forrest Hotel and Apartments located?

Located in Forrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. National Gallery of Australia and Australian National University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 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

8/10 Good

Pat

Business traveler
Everything was wonderful except I ordered from the restaurant having read reviews but found it inedible..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Completely disappointing stay. Arrived at the property after a 7 and half hour drive to find the one bedroomed executive apartment we had booked weeks ago had been "upgraded" to a 2 bedroomed apartment. Sounded great until we discovered the apartment - wallpaper peeling off the walls, no air-conditioning in the bedrooms, paint peeling off the ceiling, huge bugs flying around the room, terrible cooking smell from whoever had been in their last. No way on earth was this an executive level room - it was a downgrade to a basic room with a second bedroom that was disgraceful - we shut the door and never opened it - it was awful. To be fair appliances were OK, the bedlinen was clean and it was quiet - but we had specifically booked the one bedroomed exec room as it looked so good - we had a lot of choice in Canberra - as a couple we had no need of a two bedroomed room - we just wanted what we had booked. After complaining immediately on arrival at the room we were simply told - your room is having maintenance this is all that is available. You can have a refund and go to another hotel if you don't like it (it 7pm at this point). Staff had no interest in helping. We felt we had been conned - no way on earth was this an upgrade - it was a cheap and nasty room in need of an urgent upgrade and paint job. Throughly disappointing experience. Not at all what we had booked and no one cared at all what we had been forced to take. Will never be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rakesh

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very rude and uncooperative. Very stingy staff and terrible service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Night lights kept me awake very bright lights outside room and curtains did not block lights at all. not good for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Very old, no restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashish, BELFAST

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had bugs and insects come out from nowhere late at night and all the reception said was sorry and suggested we should have looked for a team member at midnight even though the reception was closed to advise of bugs and insects infested in the room. Don't book! Staff really don't care
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gilles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay if you’re in Canberra to visit Parliament or the national war Museum it’s very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was newly renovated and well laid out. Having the toilet seperate to the main bathroom is particular handy when staying with kids. The kitchen was very well stocked with pans, pots and utensils. The night manager was so lovely when we booked in, and genuinely made us feel so welcome. Some other areas did look quite tired, and I don't know if all rooms were as updated as ours. It was very close to most of the tourist attractions, we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very close to art gallery and other sights to see by car. It’s a motel style place where you park the car and the room door is in front of you. Mattress topper was lumpy night 1 but night 2 it settled to be more comfy. Pillows were high. Bathroom has all you need including tissues, hairdryer and great water pressure. There’s a microwave in the reception office for guests use until 9pm. Room had bowls and cutlery too. Room was spacious. Overall good value. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

ph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

RANIL

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

10/10 Excellent

Coral

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

8/10 Good

Juan's Beech

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice enough, the rooms were basic but get the job done. No issues. Be mindful parking gets full on weekends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, staff helpful . I wanted to park my car an extra 2 hours after check out time at the motel . Not a problem . Another positive was I stayed at property 3 nights and did not need to use heater . Insulation must be excellent ! They were cold nights mid September
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024