Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good central location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor communication during emergencies

Categories

Cleanliness
5.61
Mixed reviews; sheets felt dirty after multiple days.
Service
8.58
Staff were generally helpful, but there were issues with room readiness.
Location
9.12
Nice central location with easy access to trams and walking distance to amenities.
Room Quality
6.57
Rooms were neat and clean but dated; some issues reported with bedding.
Amenities
6.6
Pool amenities lacked staff presence; overall underwhelming experience.
Value for Money
7.06
Not much value perceived considering the overall quality and service.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Breakfast was decent but the coffee and service were noted as lacking.
Overall Experience
8.08
Overall experience was mixed; location is great but many issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:33

Property Description

Renovated Indoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Sauna
Novotel Canberra boasts a newly renovated indoor swimming pool, a luxurious hot tub, and a relaxing sauna for guests to enjoy during their stay. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip, unwind in the bubbling hot tub, or detox in the soothing sauna, our hotel has you covered.

Convenient Central Location
Situated on the picturesque Northbourne Avenue, Novotel Hotel Canberra offers easy access to the heart of the city. Within a short 10-minute drive, guests can explore Canberra's top attractions, including the Canberra Museum, National Gallery of Australia, and the High Court of Australia. Our prime location ensures that you can make the most of your visit to the vibrant city.

Fitness Centre and Cozy Bar
Stay active during your stay at Novotel Canberra by utilizing our well-equipped fitness centre. After a workout session, head to the cozy bar for a relaxing evening drink with friends. Whether you prefer a cocktail or a mocktail, our bar provides the perfect ambiance to unwind after a day of exploration.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Novotel Canberra. Book your stay now to indulge in our premium amenities and exceptional service.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Novotel Canberra offers limited undercover, self-car parking for in-house guests only at $35 per car per day. Due to the limited spaces available, unfortunately parking cannot be reserved or guaranteed. To make your arrival and departure at the hotel easier, there is a drop off area in front of the hotel, where guests can unload luggage with the assistance of luggage trolleys. Alternatively, off-site public parking areas are located close by.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CBR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 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 free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 32 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 4202 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.61
Service: 8.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 6.57
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 7.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.08
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Kerry solo_traveller au
9
Novetel canberra 2 night stay
Pros:

Location, apartment roomy and clean,, very comfortable bed, facilities ie pool, breakfast excellent.

Cons:

The pullout bed should have had a mattress on it .

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Antony family_with_children au
6
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David family_with_children au
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Kate couple au
7
Best staff but the belly buffet and showers are a let down
Pros:

The staff were incredibly lovely and warm at all times.

We were treated to an unexpected upgrade.

We had a beautiful view of Parliament House

Amazing location with fabulous restaurants just meters away

Cons:

Icy cold showers. Day one we had a warm shower but then the hotel got busy and showers became stone cold. Our last day, the water didn’t heat at all.

The true tragedy of this place is the buffet Brekky. By no means are we food critics nor does our family have huge expectations for bane mare foods but the this was grim for a Novatel. Day 1- bland, stone cold and slimy hot food and a texture best described as old but not quite stale for the patisseries. Burnt coffee.

Day 2. I’ve included a photo of the boiled eggs .

Day 3. We didn’t even bother to go.

Such a shame. The staff kindness and politeness 10/10 but we will not be returning because the breakfast and the shower situation is diabolical

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Rohan solo_traveller au
10
Pleased with everything
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children au
3
Would not stay here again
Pros:

Umm the bed was warm. Shower pressure was good when it didnt stop and start.

Cons:

Tried ringing the service desk/hotel a total of 10 times before anyone answered. Bath was dirty, hair in there also. TV was glitchy, saw that netflix icon so clicked on it couldnt watch it as there was no internet. Called the service desk/reception multiple times after many attempts someone finally answered told me that my tv was not a smart tv so i did not have access to netflix.
Long line wait for breakfast only to get to the front and find out that pancakes werent on the menu that day however in the advert it states that it is.
The instructions for parking werent that clear so while down in the parking lot tried calling service desk no one answered.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Pool area is good.

Cons:

Very outdated. The rooms are the same as they were 15 years ago.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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John couple au
8
Very good stay in good location but with parking difficulties
Pros:

Large room. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Parkin g over crowded and difficult to negotiate

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Laurence couple au
2
I think there are better choices in the area
Pros:

The staff were excellent and friendly. The location was good for the purpose of our visit. The bedding was clean

Cons:

Room 705 is in seriously need of maintenance, broken shelves, loose tap fittings , unable to get shower into water saving mode. But the floor tiles and grout are filthy and black. The entire room was shabby and well below normal Novotel expectations.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Hannah family_with_children au
8
Would definitely stay again. Friendly but professional staff, clean, great location
Pros:

Comfy beds, clean room, pool/spa, location, friendly staff and easy parking. It was my daughter’s birthday and they left her a note and a piece of cake. She felt so special!

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like. The room was a bit dated but it was everything we needed.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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jennifer family_with_children au
2
To start staff charged me again for my room then when questioned about it she didn’t know what to do got another staff m
Pros:

Not much to like, nothing to what it looked like on bookings.com
Enjoyed a lovely dinner in the restaurant had great staff serving and the meal was delicious.

Cons:

The lift wait time we waited 35 minutes to get out for breakfast there we only 2 lifts which were dominated by cleaning staff. No other way to exit what would happen if a fire broke out in that building ??

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Aiza solo_traveller ae
8
Pros:

The reception staff are amazing...and it guide us where to go since we were visiting Canberra.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Emma couple au
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sladjana family_with_children au
10
Great, will be back
Pros:

Clean, staff friendly
Beds comfortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Mercy solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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alex solo_traveller au
4
Cons:

Pool was very cold, the hot water in our room only worked 2 out of 5 nights

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Namra couple pk
1
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller au
7
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Karen family_with_children au
8
A good stay, my grandson really enjoyed the pool and buffet breakfast
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Parking difficult, bedding insert was stained and visible

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children au
1
There communication was so terrible. I reached out to the hotel about our dates 4 times in writing and tried to call the
2026-07-06 via Nuitee