ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4093 reviews)
15 Tay Street, Watson , Canberra , au
+61262539020

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable rate
Friendly staff
Convenient location for budget travelers
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.4
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including unclean floors and dusty areas.
Service
8.9
Many guests praise the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.4
Location is convenient for some guests; however, it is not close to major attractions.
Room Quality
5.9
Overall room quality is viewed as basic and somewhat outdated.
Amenities
5.9
Amenities are limited and some basic items such as towels and toiletries are lacking.
Value for Money
7.9
As a budget hotel, many feel it offers reasonable value, despite its shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Breakfast options are basic and there are no dining options nearby.
Overall Experience
6.4
While the stay was adequate for budget accommodation, many guests expressed dissatisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:47

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 7 km from the Australian War Memorial, Hotel ibis Budget Canberra offers easy access to key attractions like Parliament House and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, all within a short drive.

Comfortable Amenities
Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a TV, work desk, alarm clock, and a private bathroom with a shower. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi access and enjoy the convenience of on-site guest laundry facilities and vending machines.

Travel-Friendly
With free parking available on site and Canberra International Airport only a 20-minute drive away, Hotel ibis Budget Canberra ensures a hassle-free stay for all guests.

Book your stay now at Hotel ibis Budget Canberra for a convenient and comfortable experience!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Pets are welcome and a surcharge of $50 per night is to be paid upon arrival.

Parking fee is $5 per night to be paid upon arrival.

Guests arriving outside reception hours, please contact the hotel prior to arrival using the contact details found on the booking confirmation to organize a late check-in. After hours contact details for emergency and late check-in assistance are posted at the entry for your convenience.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.
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 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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CBR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 5 per day.

  • Internet

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

  • 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 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 4093 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 5.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 6.4
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david • solo_traveller • au
6
Good nights sleep
Pros:

Everything you needed, nothing you dont. Was fine at the price

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Bowen • couple • au
10
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Daniel • solo_traveller • co
9
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Mudassar • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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MINA • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Nice quite and clean.

Cons:

May be a one time incident but main entrance closes at 10 but the fire door was open all night.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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hany • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

The breakfast buffet was excellent

Cons:

Toilet to small

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • au
4
It was good for a bed for the night. The saff (1) was very helpful in face of challenging circumsta
Pros:

Large king size bed.

Cons:

Overhead bunk bed, bed on rollers , heating was a replacement radiator, shower/toilet in a very small cocoon.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • au
7
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Grant • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Perefect for what I needed. Not luxury, but neat and tidy and good value for money. My go-to in Canberra and will stay again.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Green • solo_traveller • au
9
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PRAKASH • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sven • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sammie • couple • au
8
Pros:

Matt the manager is such a great addition to our stay always friendly and dealt with any questions or things that came up efficiently and with a smile. Would highly recommend staying at ibis Watson for budget friendly comfortable accomadation.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • au
6
You get what you pay for.
Pros:

As the old saying goes you get what you pay for. This is a budget hotel, it says so in its title, so they are not hiding anything. Our criteria was somewhere to sleep, shower and was close to touristy thing, and fairly cheap. It ticked all those boxes.

Cons:

The shower was good but the bathroom was bad (and weird). There was a large step up to enter the (miniscule) bathroom, which was a challenge for me. Also there was no shower screen or curtain, so the room flooded. (I slipped over in a similar bathroom in Thailand and broke my back, so I was a bit apprehensive) And the walls were paper thin. You could hear everything going on in the adjacent room (and I mean EVERYTHING) Also you had to pay to park there. I have stayed in hundreds of hotels/motels around the world and never have I had to pay for parking. And there werent even enough parking spaces in front of the motel for all the guests and I had to park in a laneway anyway. That sucked!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • au
6
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Donna • couple • au
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was the size of a shoe box. There was the smallest amount of milk for 1 cup of coffee and had to pay $5 just to park the car. Never again.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Raianne • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • au
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Spyder • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

It's a budget hotel, clean good for a stop over

Cons:

Needs a few updates TV and aircon were noisy

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

heating in the room

Cons:

stepping up int the shower room

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee