ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.7 (4221 reviews)
15 Tay Street, Watson , Canberra , AU
+61 2 6253 9020

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Paid
Children 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:
Cheap / good value for money
Friendly / helpful staff
Comfortable bed (in several reviews)
Clean rooms noted by some guests
Convenient / easy to find location
Breakfast variety (mentioned)
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (dirty sheets, moldy showers, chemical smells)
Very small / cramped rooms and bathrooms
Broken or missing amenities (TV remote, laundry, shower fixtures)
Noise and disturbances from other guests and appliances
Safety/lock concerns and dodgy surrounding area
Parking fees and unsecured car park complaints
Outdated facilities and furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Frequently reported problems: dirty bedsheets, moldy shower, dirty floors and strong chemical smells; multiple guests questioned whether linens were cleaned.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and very helpful in several reviews (staff went out of their way to assist), though a few guests reported unfriendly encounters.
Location
7.5
Generally convenient and easy to find / close to the city or destination for many guests, but some noted the surrounding area felt dodgy or was far from the city for one reviewer.
Room Quality
4.5
Rooms frequently described as very small, cramped and outdated with poor furniture; some beds were comfortable but many layout/safety issues (high shower step, tiny bathrooms).
Amenities
4
Multiple reports of broken or missing amenities (TV remote, laundry, shower fixtures), noisy appliances (microwave, fridge) and minimal in-room facilities.
Value for Money
10
Consistently described as cheap and good value for budget travellers; many guests explicitly noted value for price despite other shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Mixed notes: one positive comment on breakfast variety, but at least one guest was upset about an unexpected breakfast charge.
Overall Experience
8
A mixed overall impression: budget-friendly and staffed by helpful people (positive), but overshadowed for many by cleanliness, noise and room size issues (explains varied 'Awful' to 'Good' responses).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 4221 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 9.3
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8
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Charles • family_with_children • au
7
Overdue for reno but clean and nice staff
Pros:

Location. Clean.

Cons:

Windows latch broken. Could not lock window.
Each room is tiny with module holding shower and toilet that you have to climb up to get into.
Crude lights in room.
So small can't get into bed on one side.
Room especially but it feels whole place is long overdue for renovation.
No mention to climb up into shower or stairs. I am older!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • au
8
Cheap, clean and friendly staff.
Pros:

Stayed for a week on a golfing holiday. The room was clean and bed comfy. The bathroom was small but shower was hot. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Price was among cheapest in Canberra.

Cons:

While the location was convenient the area is a bit dodgy. One night someone left bare footprints on the bonnet of my rental and I was relieved I paid for zero excess.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • family_with_children • au
7
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Daniel • solo_traveller • au
8
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Stan • family_with_children • au
3
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Annyse • couple • au
5
you get what you pay for
Pros:

the bed was comfortable

Cons:

No TV remote.
The step to get into the toilet and shower was dangerous

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
2
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Kok Keong • solo_traveller • au
2
Sorry not good
Pros:

Parking available.

Cons:

Door lock felt unsafe, noisy fridge, 2am shouting in hallway and people outside. Dirty bedsheets not changed. Dirty floor. Shower head broken not adjustable. TV remote never works. Laundry broken. 11.30pm none stop beeping noise from microwave outside. Heavy Chemicals smells from outside laundry area.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Nasiri • couple • au
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Good value for money
Friendly staff

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • au
7
Pros:

Breakfast had a good variety.

Cons:

The bathroom door too noisy to close and open, could hear other rooms opening and closing theirs.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Bibek • couple • au
3
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Minnie • family_with_children • au
7
Cheap & Friendly Staff
Pros:

Cheap and clean and close to the city

Cons:

Small tiny bathrooms that feel like your in a portable toilet the size of the shower\bathroom

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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ghaith • family_with_children • iq
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • au
7
Just an average room.
Pros:

Budget accommodation u get what u pay for

Cons:

Staff weren’t real friendly

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • au
1
Awful
Pros:

Terrible

Cons:

Everything

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Aryal • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • au
5
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • ca
2
Would not stay again and never suggest it to a friend.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The overall cleanliness was not good!! I question whether the sheets were cleaned. The shower was moldy and smelled.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tas • couple • au
3
Ok
Pros:

Aircon is something hard to describe. Appalling. Tv and heating horrible. Old and dirty.

Cons:

Already told you

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee