ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4064 reviews)
15 Tay Street, Watson , Canberra , au

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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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Outdated facilities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Overall room quality is viewed as basic and somewhat outdated.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 4064 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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kim • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Pushpa • extended_group • au
8
Okay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

First room we got was used one and than they allocate us another one

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
8
Suitable for our needs. Somewhere to bed down each night.
Pros:

Affordable for location. Suited our needs for our purposes.

Cons:

Step out of on suite. Limited seating

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfy beds, clean, really great value for money, parking was so cheap.

Cons:

We did have to go into the foyer to get cutlery and plates as there was none in the room but honeslty wasn't a biggie.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • couple • au
1
Not worth it
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Heater didn’t work, too small, only provided a kettle, charged us for parking, blanket was not clean and had crusty stains, they allow pets in the rooms, a guy turned up in has-mat gear to clean a room after “apparently “ a pet died while owners were out.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Amparo • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Clean and affordable

Cons:

Lack of parking skills from people

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Hobson • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • au
7
Pros:

Great

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Rahul • solo_traveller • au
8
Justifies the price
Pros:

Staff behaivour

Cons:

Location

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Pulu • couple • au
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Close to light rail and the city centre

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Japu • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Bathroom need a a wall to stop the water from spilling onto toilet area and also spilling out to the room floor.

Cons:

Spacing

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • solo_traveller • au
5
For the money it was fine, and bonus it was pet friendly.
Pros:

Convenient location, pet friendly, comfy bed.

Cons:

Not very clean.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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miners • couple • au
6
good clean and warm room. double glazing on window ensured no outside noise
Pros:

the bed was very comfortable, and the room was warm

Cons:

shower facilities clautraphobic. no lift to second floor.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathy Gibson • solo_traveller • au
8
Good stay
Pros:

Easy access and clean.
Comfy bed
Good amount of Parking

Cons:

It was good, nothing complain about.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Glen • solo_traveller • au
2
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jakchai • solo_traveller • th
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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JILLIAN • couple • au
5
Low budgetand very small
Pros:

Pros-good position, quiet( they gave me a top unit on the end up the back as I don't sleep well. I did request a quieter position) and that was great. Bed was good. The sink was in the bedroom, not the bathroom, which I thought was odd, but it was actually great because one could be at the sink while the other was on the loo or in the shower. It did the job for a 1 night stay. Good heating.

Cons:

Very small room. Had to lay on bed to watch TV.
Shower and toilet very small and no shower curtain, so water went over the toilet floor even though I directed shower flow towards other wall. Had to step up into it so if your not stable on your feet, or a big person you would have trouble. The toilet hadn't been cleaned and there was cobwebs on the join in-between the walls and the ceiling which had inserted in them. The rest was clean though. Housekeeping need to do there job better.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee