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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Travelers can dine in the open air at this motel's restaurant, visit Old Parliament House nearby, or simply relax in the garden with convenient luggage storage

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Forrest Hotel and Apartments, near Parliament House, offers a restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Guests enjoy the garden, outdoor entertainment area, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking. The helpful staff and overall value consistently receive positive reviews.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 209
AED 231 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Two Bedroom Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Forrest Hotel and Apartments is in Forrest, a walkable area in Canberra with good shopping. Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Australian War Memorial and Telstra Tower. Check out an event or a game at Canberra Stadium, and consider making time for National Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 3 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trecento - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Belluci's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Med - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel near Parliament House
Located close to Old Parliament House and National Gallery of Australia, Forrest Hotel and Apartments provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sherwood Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (915 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

Is Forrest Hotel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forrest Hotel and Apartments located?

Located in Forrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. National Gallery of Australia and Australian National University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kingston Canberra Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great restaurant, and very clean. Also a great location, would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were so lovely and made me feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff is excellent. Simple room for a night stay is perfect for its price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and value for money. Quiet location and easy to get around Forrest and close suburbs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. No smart T.V. (no Netflix)..Double bed never big enough for 2 people. ..No Restaurant open as advertised. Shops reasonably close by...Close to all activities ...Good Central location for sights..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, our apartment was clean & comfortable & the motel was central to the places we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate and clean. Reception staff very friendly and helpful. Short drive to shops & dining
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were basic, but adequate. Bed was comfortable, bathroom basic but adequate. No mini bar and wi fi was dufficult to find. But for the price I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very convenient location for us visiting Canberra. Had everything we needed, comfortable and well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. While the outside of the building looked older, the inside was beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. Great location, heaps of parking, comfy beds. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay with a family or for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean, quiet and reasonably priced. Walking distance to supermarket and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

The hotel was in a great location. Free onsite parking was a great bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was very nice. Local bars,restaurants & shops a 5 minute walk away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very like that Hotel and area, for it is a simple access, cleanliness and peaceful area in the City. See you again. D.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

harlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is prime location , very close to parliament house and lake . Manuka shops close too . Also 5 minutes from the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Although old, FOREST HOTEL was very clean, no noise from other tenants, and parking was easy. It's not 'high class' but excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable; pizza from restaurant was tasty and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abigael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, has all amenities, recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and comfortable. I like staying here, but, this stay, outside my room had way to many guests needing to use the staircase outside my door. Noisy. Still going back but choosing my room. X
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Friendly customer service, the night supervision person was kind, patient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking facilities and close to eating places
Stayed 1 night in May 2025