BreakFree Capital Tower Apartments

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BreakFree
7.5 (1321 reviews)
2 Marcus Clarke St , Canberra , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Sauna
Squash
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Needs cleaning
Road works around hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
6.39
Multiple mentions of dirty bathrooms and areas needing cleaning.
Service
8.36
Overall positive reviews regarding service quality and friendly staff.
Location
8.4
Consistently praised for great location near attractions.
Room Quality
6.85
Spacious and functional, but some furniture and appliances need updating.
Amenities
7.38
Amenities are mostly functional, but some conditions need improvement.
Value for Money
7.84
Good value highlighted, although minor issues were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.39
No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.36
General sentiment of positive experiences, despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:13

Property Description

Lakefront Location with Stunning Views
BreakFree Capital Tower offers a picturesque setting on the Lake Burley Griffin waterfront, providing guests with breathtaking views. Enjoy the convenience of being just a 5-minute drive from key attractions like Parliament House and the National Circuit, with some rooms offering serene lake views.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Within a short walk, guests can explore a variety of dining options in Civic or take a quick drive to visit the Australian National University and popular landmarks like the National Gallery of Australia and Questacon. The hotel also features a fitness centre, sauna, BBQ area, and secure paid parking for added convenience.

Spacious Apartments with Modern Comforts
The spacious apartments at BreakFree Capital Tower are well-equipped with a full kitchen, including a dishwasher, making it easy for guests to prepare meals. Each apartment also features a dining area, a comfortable lounge with a TV and DVD player, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Book your stay at BreakFree Capital Tower now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and stunning views.

Important information:

Credit card payments incur a credit card surcharge fee of 1.1%

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that altering bedding may incur a one-off charge of AUD $15. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

Please note for bookings of 5 or more rooms, different policies and procedures may apply.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Please note that breakfast is located offsite a short distance away from the hotel.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CBR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AUD 15 per 24 hours.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1321 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.39
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.36
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Patricia • extended_group • au
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • extended_group • au
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location and beautiful lake view.

Cons:

Slight damp smell when first walked into apartment. Let some air in and it was fine.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Kate • extended_group • au
8
Great stay at Breakfree Capital Tower - good location, great views over the lake, pleasant apartment.
Pros:

Spacious apartment with great views. Great location for us - close to Stage 88, and an easy walk into Canberra Central. Parking was also easy.

Cons:

Overall we were very happy with the apartment and would stay again.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Olaye • family_with_children • au
5
Great location but very dated facility and amenities
Pros:

The location was great but the facility itself was quite dated. The staff were very helpful and professional. The level of cleanliness was not the best. It was relatively affordable, So it would be best suited for people who are tight on budget. If I really want comfort and luxury, I would look elsewhere.

Cons:

Cleanliness was not the best
Very dated interior and amenities
Heating and cooling hard to control
Some rooms had no heating or cooling system
No fan in bathrooms

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Davina • family_with_children • au
3
Disappointed and disgusted, will never stay here again.
Pros:

The location and the air conditioning were good. The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

The bathroom! Everything about it was hideous and repulsive. Mould in the bathtub with the overhead shower which had somebody else’s used wrung out face washer hanging over it, the drain was extremely dirty, there were tiles coming off the wall.
The kitchen looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for a long time, the big glass window had terrible marks on it, the freezer was overly frozen and the fridge was dirty, the oven (not that I would use the cooking facilities) had foil trays in it, the power points were all dirty with grease. It was disgusting.
Also not happy to pay $15/night to park my car, this should be a given!
We did a road trip Melb-Syd-Melb stopping overnight at 7 locations and this property was the only filthy one, and the most pricey. I have more pictures but could only post four.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • au
7
Great central location for the whole of Canberra
Pros:

Location was amazing. The views from the apartment were very interesting. Underground parking was worth the cost

Cons:

We were unhappy with the bedding. Stains on sheets and quilts. Management were alerted to this.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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anne • couple • au
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Rella • couple • hu
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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anne • couple • au
8
Easy convenient clean place to stay.
Pros:

Great location / large apartment / cooking facilities / car parking / clean & presentable. Staff were helpful in time of need.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Wang • couple • cn
3
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Dao • family_with_children • vn
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Arja • couple • au
8
Visit to Canberra
Pros:

Spacious apartment.

Cons:

Shower over bathtub. TVs were old-fashioned and small for current standards only ABC and SBS available. The first floor apartment had a view to the car park. Had to keep curtains to cover the windows to have privacy.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Alleyne • extended_group • au
4
Good but could have been better
Pros:

Location and view the first night of our stay, overlooking the lake

Cons:

The room the second night was run down, not clean, not enough towels, poorly maintained.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • au
9
Great location. Roomy apartment, well equiped and nice modern bathroom
Pros:

Perfect central location . Roomy and well equiped apartment .

Cons:

Sofa bed mattress was very hard!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • au
8
Great location, rooms were big and the pool was great.
Pros:

The room was spacious, pool was warm and staff were great.

Cons:

The pillows were not the best. Too soft. The Bathroom needs a little care and maybe renovation. The shower needs a curtain so that the water does not spray everywhere.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • au
7
Overall we were happy with the stay here at the Breakfree.
Pros:

Pool area is excellent. Size of unit. Proximity to venues. Staff were extremely helpful and responsive to our needs.

Cons:

Could be cleaner. Needs upgrade in crockery and kitchenware.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • extended_group • au
8
A terrific place for a short family break in Canberra.
Pros:

The proximity to Canberra CBD & Lake Burley Griffin was terrific. We enjoyed using the tennis court & pool. We appreciated the apartments being spacious.

Cons:

Limited cooking/kitchen utensils etc.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Puja • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Göran • family_with_children • se
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee