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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Enjoy al fresco dining at this motel’s restaurant or explore nearby Old Parliament House. Relax in the garden with convenient amenities like luggage storage.

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
Terrace/patio
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 249
SAR 274 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Parliament House - 20 min walk
  • Old Parliament House - 3 min drive
  • National Gallery of Australia - 3 min drive
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive
  • National Museum of Australia - 7 min drive

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
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and 1 meeting room
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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.

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Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance of Parliament House and local Cafe strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have done a good job remodeling these apartments. It was comfortable. The location is quiet and near a bus route for going to the other areas of the city to see the sites. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, bed were a bit hard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place for family traveling
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I heve been in this hotel many times and I find it very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a nice quiet area. It is clean and well presented. Nice place to stay and is reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabin kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect base for families when visiting Canberra. Excellent facilities in 2 bed apartments. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location.. Basic clean rooms, well priced.. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

Lincoln W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay. Not so keen on the stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
value for money. I only paid $85 for a queen bed with private bathroom, bargain!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GREAT QUIT PLACE TO STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

balwinder

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

8/10 Good

Md Sakawat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful, the apartment had everything I needed and the cost was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean neat room- basic facilites in a great location. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The standard queen room is a basic motel room. Mine was on the first floor. There is no lift. Parking can be tight. The main advantage of this place is the location. It’s close to Manuka shops and a short drive to the NGA, Old Parliament House etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet friendly affordable inner south stay
The apartments section of Forrest hotel and apartments has become my preferred accommodation in CBR. Loved the quiet location and proximity to key places in the inner south - Manuka, Kingston and the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ivonne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and old furniture. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, well sized rooms, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are spacious absolutely spotless, has all the appliances dishwasher, washing machine, microwave etc. Overall these apartments are 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024