The Federal Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (106 reviews)
28 Bombala Street , Nimmitabel , au

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 106 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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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
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Holly • couple • au
10
Cosy true blue
Pros:

Friendly staff, a real Aussie country pub feel

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Karinna • solo_traveller • au
10
Friendly locals and staff. I had a great meal accompanied by bush poetry - highly reccommend.
Pros:

The friendly staff and the atmosphere.

Cons:

nothing

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Shoeb • extended_group • au
7
It was a different experience will try again next winter
Pros:

Place has a vintage touch.

Cons:

NA

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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braiden • family_with_children • au
7
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • au
10
Pros:

Amazing customer service everyone was extremely nice absolutely awsome for the price

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Olivet • family_with_children • au
7
I had a peaceful stay.
Pros:

The staff was nice and friendly.
The room was comfortably heated and bed nice and comfy.
There was parking for my car.
I loved the fridge in my room but wish each room had a microwave and basic tea things and cups.

Cons:

The bathroom bin was full and overflowing.
Toilet roll finished in one of the ladies toilet.
There was no blanket on the bed so I had to go find one around.
There were no cups to drink tea and the coffee area was very scanty with no much options. It was too cold to not have tea options.

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Cuervo • extended_group • au
10
Great service, friendly staff, cozy rooms, delicious food, and a perfect location, felt just like home!
Pros:

The service was amazing, everyone was super friendly. The style of the hotel is beautiful, it really made me feel at home. The food was delicious, and the rooms were super cozy and warm. The location is also perfect. Ohh and there is very good parking!!

Cons:

I honestly liked everything, there’s nothing I can say I didn’t like.

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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William • family with young children • au
8
Very good
2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Yenny • family with young children • au
8
Very good
2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Thapa • with friends • au
8
Very good
Pros:

Staff friendly n guides us around

Cons:

Bed

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo traveller • au
7
Nice food and bed, but very run down.
Pros:

It’s cheap accommodation, the meals are cheap, the meals are nice. The rooms are very basic. The beds are very comfortable.

Cons:

I will be honest. The building is very old and apart from the fireplace in the very small dining area / public bar and the rooms where the low level heating need to be turned in 1 hour prior to going to bed…. The rest of the building is very cold indeed. The men’s shower toilet upstairs is as cold as the outside air… no heating at all and frankly too cold in winter to take a shower. And the bin in the male bathroom clearly hasn’t been emptied for a very long time. I am a bike rider and have stayed there twice, I am used to roughing it. It is not the sort of accommodation you would take a woman to impress her. I think I would rather pay an extra few dollars for something a little up market.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Olly • with friends • au
10
Exceptional
2025-07-05 • via Nuitee