The Federal Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (118 reviews)
28 Bombala Street , Nimmitabel , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Comfortable beds
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.55
Issues with cleanliness mentioned, such as overflowing bins and lack of basic amenities.
Service
8.55
Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
8.55
Positive mentions of the great location and its convenience to activities.
Room Quality
6.05
Some complaints about room conditions and appliances, but noted for comfort.
Amenities
6.05
Limited amenities noted, such as the absence of microwaves and basic kitchen supplies.
Value for Money
8.55
Reviews consistently mention good value for what is paid.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Food received positive feedback, but some meals noted as basic.
Overall Experience
7.55
Overall positive experience, with mixed feelings about certain conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:12

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located just 39 km from Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre, The Federal Hotel in Nimmitabel offers a range of amenities including free bikes, private parking, and a shared lounge. Guests can also enjoy the terrace, bar, and barbecue facilities during their stay.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel features rooms equipped with wardrobes, shared bathrooms, and cozy bed linens. For dining options, guests can indulge in American, British, and Australian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary requests catered to.

Entertainment and Activities
Guests can unwind by playing billiards, table tennis, and darts at the hotel. The surrounding area is perfect for hiking and skiing, offering a variety of outdoor activities for visitors.

Book now at The Federal Hotel for a memorable and enjoyable stay in Nimmitabel!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 6.05
Amenities: 6.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Jasaking • couple • au
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Shiv • extended_group • au
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Shiv • extended_group • au
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sigua • family_with_children • au
5
NOT a place to stay if you have someone with special needs.
Cons:

The staff is not friendly. The main door for the hotel is closed, so you need to go to the bar to access the door going to the hotel. Since my son is autistic, he was curious and tried to see what was inside the bar, even though I tried to tell the staff that my son was autistic and he was just curious and did no harm, but the staff tried to push him back and raised his voice, and no one was allowed to go inside the bar and could only sit on the chair in front of the bar. Since my son was not comfortable with what the staff did to him, we were not able to sleep because my son refused to stay there, but we didn't have any choice at that time; we couldn't see another accommodation available.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Greg & Catherine • family_with_children • au
7
Close to drive to the snow for a budget price.
Pros:

Close distance to drive to the snow for a cheap price (much cheaper than I could find in Cooma) The heater made the room lovely and warm.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • au
9
Homely lovely pub
Pros:

Lovely owner

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • au
1
Not pleasant needs a major refurb in accomodation side
Pros:

The location suited us

Cons:

Beds were the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever slept on, springs jabbing out of the mattresses and beds weren’t even clean with bits of fluff etc in the bed

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Cephas • couple • au
6
Enjoyable
Pros:

The location was superb & very close to the highway

Cons:

The shared washrooms were quiet old

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • au
7
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • au
9
Pros:

Lovely stay at the Federal. A warm, inviting old pub with kind and hospitable staff. If your expectations are correctly calibrated for a pub room in an old country pub, they will be exceeded. Very cozy and warm with a nice fire going in the corner of the bar when we walked in. Everyone was welcoming to us and to our dog, who also enjoyed the stay. My wife and I will be back.

Cons:

It's a pub room with shared bathrooms - these could use heating but I'm not sure how one would go about it in an energy efficient way especially with only a few guests staying.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • extended_group • au
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
8
Very comfortable room for traditional pub. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable about local area and took time to make sur
Pros:

Friendly staff and value for money meals

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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richard • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Achal • family_with_children • au
1
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Sureshkumar • couple • au
9
A convenient and comfortable place
Pros:

Good value for money
Owner was caring , advised not to rush through night to avoid animals and organised alternative key pick up for out of hour arrival

Cons:

I cannot complain anything for the money I paid

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
8
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • pl
7
2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Fran • solo_traveller • au
6
Cheap (compared to the overpriced accommodation in the general are) friendly and comfortable
Pros:

Great location. Really lovely staff. Very warmly welcomed by “Tooth” -an intelligent observant man masquerading as a knockabout bushie. A comfortable bed, albeit with a surprisingly eclectic range of items underneath it. Warm bar, fireplace an air of unpredictability about it. Not your franchised, plastic motel style of place, so if you go with an open mind, you’ll enjoy your stay.

Cons:

A bit difficult to access the outside area late at night if you’re travelling with a pet, and she needs to go out for a minute. Not the hotel’s fault though, and I appreciate that they allow pets at all. Exceptionally poor lighting. I’ve come across some dull lighting in my travels, but this is blue ribbon dingy. A little bedside lamp would fix the issue, and make it feel cosier.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • family_with_children • au
10
Cost effective place to rest, with great ambience and service
Pros:

Value for money. Great spot to have a sleep and everything you need.

Found a safe place for the (push) bikes for the night, and burger and beer were perfect after making our way riding from Canberra. Headed to Berties in the morning for a great breakfast and coffee.

All in all, it is a perfect cost-effective spot if you are looking for a place to rest after a day on a push bike.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee