ibis Budget Canberra

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4196 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:
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Outdated facilities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Overall room quality is viewed as basic and somewhat outdated.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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 4196 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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Camilo • solo_traveller • co
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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A.Montemayor • solo_traveller • es
5
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • au
5
Cheap
Pros:

Good price

Cons:

Not a great place to stay, room a bit like a prison cell.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nickolas • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Good people, as it suggests its budget.
So basic,but everything i needed.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • au
6
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Quiet location, ok price, ease of booking, Afterpay available, pets welcome

Cons:

Main lighting not working, no electric blanket, $5 daily charge for parking (not obvious when booking).

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • au
1
Horrible. Absolutely disgusted.
Pros:

Very dirty. No appliances let alone power points.

Cons:

The whole experience. Worst place i have ever stayed and im on the road 200days/year.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Dhanu • couple • au
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lachlan • family_with_children • au
3
The staff were exeptional. The state of the room was a let down.
Pros:

Offered breakfast, staff trained well. Nice mannerisms from staff.

Cons:

Standard of cleanliness was a let down, room was way too dirty. Room had a funky un-pleasant smell and the room needs a bit of work done. Not up to standards! Only a few staff rostered, couldn't cater to all needs.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • couple • au
3
Pros:

Didnt stay place look small to far out of town stayed closer to City

Cons:

Book somewhere else

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • au
5
Nothing nearby, Bad aircon and several fire alarms.
Cons:

Bathroom didn't have any ventilation which cause 2 smoke alarms to wake everyone up at 5am. Apparently this happens often and their solution is literally a sticker. Heater was bad and loud.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lily • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Leilei • family_with_children • cn
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • couple • au
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tiny old rooms

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Franco • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Step into shower

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • couple • au
6
Won’t stay again but was good value
Pros:

Rooms were standard ibis rooms. Was clean

Cons:

The screaming all night and undesirables running down the hall during the stay. DV situations

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • au
2
I chose it because of location and price but it did not have basic heating.
Pros:

Heater I’d not work. It was freezing. Fire alarm evacuation at 5 in morning was also very cold and unpleasant.

Cons:

Heating, ventilation in bathrooms so alarms don’t go off. It’s obviously happened before.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Location to dog trial and being able to have dog inside room

Cons:

The tv and air-conditioning remotes didn't work. Air conditioning remote broken.
Only 1 light in the room.
The microwave out in the hall for guest use was very VERY dirty with overflowed curry sauces baked into the bottom of the machine.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee