ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4124 reviews)
15 Tay Street, Watson , Canberra , au
+61 2 6253 9020

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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Outdated facilities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Overall room quality is viewed as basic and somewhat outdated.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 4124 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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Rhonda • family_with_children • au
8
Very comfortable
Pros:

Great breakfast

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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LUKE • couple • au
10
Felt like returning home again
Pros:

Affordable, Comfortable, Convenient, Friendly

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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orduz • solo_traveller • au
9
Recomendation.
Pros:

Overall, I had a good stay. The room was clean, and the service was great.

Cons:

The only downside was that breakfast was not included. I had breakfast included at the previous Ibis Hotel, so I was expecting the same here. I´m not sure if it wasn´t included in the booking, but I think it would have been helpful if the recepcionist had mentioned that breakfast was available and offered it, even if there was an extra charge.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rahul • solo_traveller • gb
4
A stop gap and not a fine room experience
Pros:

Nothing. Just stayed put as I was finalizing rental accommodation and did not want to blow huge amount on other hotels. But would definitely recommend IBIS Canberra EagleHawk over IBIS Budget Watson if possible.

Cons:

Attached bathrooms are very small and not well kept. Lights in the room are too dull for any good reading etc. One tubeLight fused down and was beyond repair, leaving with even more dim lighting. No hooks in the bathrooms to put any clothes. Toilet paper replenishment should be regular from Hotel side. Tea, Coffee, sugar bags also irregularly replenished. No good options if you want to have breakfast there. Just the bread, small croissant, milk, orange juice, apple juice, Oats, and cornflakes. No eggs, No cheese, or other stuff.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Niranjan • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Paulie • couple • au
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Administrator • family_with_children • au
2
Worse than constriction camp accommodation. Falsley advertised and overpriced. Dirty linen.
Pros:

Check in and check out no fuss. Good follow up by staff re late arrival - made it easy.

Cons:

Bed linen had blood and other stains on them. Clean and washed but blood stains nonetheless. Linen should have been thrown out.
Size of room as advertised gave a false impression. Extremely cramped and small. In room facilities were very poor.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Manoj • family_with_children • au
5
Value for money. Time to upgrade furnitures of ibis budget Australia wide.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Surrounding noise disturbance.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sasi • family_with_children • au
5
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • au
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dirty room, broken glass in the bed, bathroom dirty, everything loud and not pleasant at all.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
2
The place was filthy and the tv and heater didn't work properly.
Pros:

The bed.

Cons:

Most of it. It was dirty and tiny, the tv didn't even work properly.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
7
Staff were very very helpful
Pros:

That then had a vacancy
That the staff were super and answered emails and the phone.

Cons:

That the dirty sheets were piled at the end of the corridor.
That there was a step up to the bathroom and shower
That the shower space was small
I am elderly so perhaps it’s for much younger people

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • au
4
Accommodation is a budget stay did not expect a lot but will to improve before I stay agat
Pros:

Cloose to where I needed to be

Cons:

Only one blanket heater very noisy not sure if sheets were changed from last occupancy tissue in bed you get what you paid for

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mariam • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Too pricey for a simple accomodation

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Rattan • family_with_children • au
1
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ward • couple • au
7
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Excellent value for money and very comfortable beds and warm room!

Cons:

Could the breakfast dining area ascetics.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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lingga • family_with_children • au
6
It was ok, but only for a very short period of time.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The room was really small, and you could smell the toilets from the bedroom, which wasn’t very pleasant.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • au
2
Beyond description 🫣
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Hidden parking fee for outdoor car park

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee