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$8830 National Circuit, Forrest, Canberra, 2603, Australia
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Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Welcome to the Forrest Hotel & Apartments, a delightful 4-star apart hotel nestled in the heart of Canberra! Located just 2.2mi from the vibrant city center, our oasis offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for travelers looki ng to explore Australia’s capital. With rates starting from an unbelievably low $88, you can enjoy a luxurious stay without breaking the bank!
At Forrest Hotel & Apartments, we roll out the red carpet to ensure you have a fun and relaxing stay. Enjoy our fantastic amenities, including a cozy restaurant, refreshing bar, and private parking— all free of charge! Connect with friends or catch up on your favorite shows with complimentary WiFi. Whether you’re whipping up a family meal in your fully-equipped kitchen or savoring a picnic in our beautiful garden, your experience here is designed to feel like home. And don’t forget to take a breather on your balcony while relishing the serene surroundings!
Our guests rave about us! With over 6,600 reviews showcasing our charm and superb service, you can trust that your stay will be memorable. The Forrest Hotel & Apartments is more than just a place to rest; it's your launching pad for an adventure in Canberra. Whether it's a family getaway or a solo journey, immerse yourself in the comfort and leisure we offer— you won't want to leave!
At the Forrest Hotel & Apartments, adventure awaits just outside your door! After settling in at our comfortable accommodations, you can step out and dive into the unique charm of Canberra. Explore the iconic national landmarks, including the breathtaking Australian War Memorial and the picturesque Lake Burley Griffin. For those who crave some retail therapy, the vibrant shopping precinct is just a stone’s throw away, packed with local boutiques and enticing eateries. You’ll be making memories and snapping photos faster than you can say “G’day!”
When hunger strikes, look no further than our delightful Sherwood Restaurant, where family-friendly dining is a top priority. Whip your taste buds into a frenzy with delicious dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. No matter if you're here for a cozy brunch with the family or a long dinner filled with laughter, our restaurant aims to make each meal a delightful experience. Don't overlook our inviting bar, where you can kick back after a day of exploration, perhaps with a local craft beer or a refreshing cocktail in hand!
And let's not forget the sheer joy of unwinding in your stylish room or cozy apartment. Whether you're gathering with friends in our spacious Executive Apartments or curling up with a loved one in a Superior room, each space is designed with comfort and tranquility in mind. Enjoy a night filled with stargazing from your balcony or relish your favorite movie on the couch. We’re committed to ensuring that not only your adventures around Canberra are exciting, but that your downtime here feels just as special!
Closest airports
Canberra International Airport
3.8miRestaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedroom
2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
700 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Experience luxurious comfort in our spacious Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment, boasting 700 sqft of stylishly appointed living space. With a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, balcony, and a range of amenities including a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, our apartment is the perfect choice for a memorable stay.
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Double, Double/Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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Welcome to our cozy Twin Room, perfect for a comfortable stay for two adults with its spacious 215 sqft twin and double bed setup. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and several other amenities like air conditioning and a refrigerator.
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
400 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenware
Microwave
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Experience cozy and convenient living in our One-Bedroom Apartment, complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a comfortable queen size bed. With amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating, our apartment offers a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Plus, its prime location allows easy access to all your favorite destinations.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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Welcome to our Queen Room, a cozy double room perfect for two adults. With a spacious 194 sqft layout, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and convenient amenities like a refrigerator and air conditioning, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. No smoking is allowed, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere for all our guests.
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Family, 3 Bed
335 sqft
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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The well-equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle. The family room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
720 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
485 sqft
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Private Bathroom
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Washing machine
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Twin Room
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Family
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Apartment, 2 Bedroom
Kitchen
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Double Room
1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Suite
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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7,273 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Henderson
8.2
December 2024
Nicely renovated apartment for the age of the complex. Furnishings adequate for a family and beds comfortable. Plenty of cooking utensils. Location was reason for booking as it was about 6 mins drive to our daughter in Campbell. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. A 10min drive to ADFA. Communal BBQ area was well received by our whole party. The gardens and landscaping were a pleasant outlook. The room was clean upon arrival and very well presented. Small milks n fridge were a bonus upon arrival. Full size fridge!! Complex felt safe in the apartment blocks. Full security screens on all windows.Parking was a mix of undercover and open. Easy Access.
Suggest that fans in toilet and bathroom need servicing. The bathroom is beautifully renovated, however there is need for a shower screen or curtain. The shower head is lovely but it sprays water everywhere, no matter what position it is set to. A fine spray is dispersed around the room, making it slippery and dangerous. There is a lot of condensation around the entire room, after even a short shower. Also suggest a shelf or bench, to put belongings on whilst in bathroom. With a family of four, all towel rails were utilised and there was nowhere to put clothing. Also suggest a broom and mop, we had to use the dustpan brush and towels to maintain cleanliness.
Undercover
10
December 2024
Location is Everything. Forrest Hotel & Apartments is steeped in Family History going back to the 19th Century. Ideal for a casual stay to a destination as on-site amenities include everything from outdoor kitchen with BBQs, Tennis Courts next door @ a reduced rate, on site dinning including room service or enjoy a walk around local Churches in amongst the Maple Trees. Manuka Dining & Shopping precinct is within walking distance and public transport incl Neuron Elec Scooters are avail close by to Zip around a very Green City. Better still bring your bikes. The Complex has everything from a Queen Standard Ensuite to every configuration you may need or upgrade your family to a apartment including European Appliances incl Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher incl Full Kitchen up to 3 Rooms including sofa bed in your lounge should you need it. Disability Parking is scattered throughout the complex incl On site Laundry to accommodate your needs. I had a wonderful stay over Xmas, The Staff go above & Beyond and I found it to be it's own community within itself. Do yourself a favour, book your next stay direct not online as every booking the Complex lose around 15%. I highly recomend Forrest Hotel & apartments. I wish the team the very best going forward. Shane
Sacheen
8.2
January 2025
The location was perfect. The facilities inside the room was all good. Very clean. Easy access. Parking was plenty. The check-in and check out process was very easy. The staff at reception were very helpful
While the A/C was working fine in the front room. There was NO provision in the bedrooms. During our stay , on most nights it was hot and there was no AC or fans in the bedrooms, and the windows could only open a few centimetres. So we kept our bedroom doors open during the night with the AC on full blast, however, it still didn't cool the bedroom temperatures.
Bryan
8.2
September 2024
A good place in a great location.
We booked for 8 nights. Given that there is minimal crockery and cutlery provided, we needed to run the dishwasher at least daily. This required us to keep going back to reception to get extra dishwasher tablets as only 1-2 would be provided at a time despite requests for enough to last our stay. It was a similar situation with obtaining extra toilet paper. It is suggested that the preparation of the apartment should have regard to the period of occupancy and stock it accordingly. In addition, the apartment was only serviced at 7 day intervals. It should have been done every 3-4 days as is the case in most other places we have stayed.
Ken
8.2
December 2022
come with washing machine and kitchen . kitchenware all provided . bed very comfortable. easy checkin and check out. free parking & Netflix available
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Jennifer
8.2
January 2025
The one bedroom apartment is quite spacious and recently refurbished, much better than a standard motel room . It's ideal for a longer stay, quiet, well equipped, well maintained, clean and comfortable. The walk in shower is lovely, with excellent water pressure and shower head. The location is very quiet but only a 10 minute walk to the shops and restaurants of Manuka. No shared walls with the apartments, and upstairs is especially quiet. The wifi worked well.
The selection of tv channels is limited to free to air. Kitchen equipment is a bit unpredictable. The lounge would benefit from some cushions.
Tessa
9.1
January 2025
We chose this because it was cheap and we didn't need fanciness, and it delivered on both. It was a basic, functional motel room. The bed was comfortable. Quiet location. We got a good sleep. The fridge was good. We could make our breakfast nicely in the morning. Nothing unusual or outstanding. Nothing terrible (except for the shower).
The shower was truly terrible. Spraying everywhere and no-where useful. But we still got clean somehow. Also it's a large complex, with unassigned carparks. We had to park a long way from our room because that's where the only available spot was. Not the end of the world, but annoying.
Rob
8.2
November 2024
The room was about what I expected, based on age of the hotel. I'm pretty sure I stayed in the hotel in the 1970s, as a child. However, the bed was comfortable and the room was very clean and the TV was the right size for the room. The fridge in my room was bigger than a "bar" fridge, so I was able to keep some drinks and food cold for the next day. Perfect for an overnight stay and very well located. I'll probably stay again when I'm next in Canberra for a quick visit.
More of a warning to people who like modern accommodation with some glamour. It's probably not the hotel for you. The room's size reflects what a 1970s Australian couple would have been happy with.
Trevor
8.2
January 2025
Perfect for our needs, room for family of 4 (3 stayed), plus the self contained space to comfortably have a conversation while others watch TV. Also great outdoor spaces which is a reason we are repeat stayers when we are in town.
The only surprising disappointment (we are repeat stayers) as the place is great was the cockroach that had to be escorted from the building. First time ever happened. Place is normally very clean. Wouldn't put off staying again. We also stayed in smaller 2 bed room this time around and the bathroom is cramped, but clean and functional.
Janet
10
July 2024
The hotel is in a great spot near the Manuka precinct and the neighbourhood was residential so felt very safe. As I had heavy cases, the staff kindly moved me to a ground floor room. It was quite chilly in Canberra so the electric blanket was a blissful discovery. Bed even more comfortable as a result. I walked to just about everywhere in Canberra as the bus service was sketchy and you needed a special card, so I saw Lake Burley Griffin, Anzac Parade, up Mount Ainslie, to the Parliament Building and back. Everywhere fairly flat (except for the Mount of course). Manuka precinct had lots of cafes, restaurants, shops and a big supermarket (Coles) which had a great bakery department!
All fine really, nothing major.
Attractions
Australian Parliament House
0.5miNational Portrait Gallery
1.1miNational Gallery of Australia
1.1miQuestacon: the National Science and Technology Centre
1.2miHigh Court of Australia
1.2miNational Library of Australia
1.3miLake Burley Griffin
1.4miNational Museum of Australia
1.6miAustralian War Memorial
2.7miAustralian National Botanic Gardens
2.8miNational Zoo & Aquarium
3.4miMt. Ainslie
3.5miBerrima
4.6miAustralian Institute of Sport
5miCanberra Deep Space Communication Complex
10.2miAttractions
Australian Parliament House
0.5miNational Portrait Gallery
1.1miNational Gallery of Australia
1.1miQuestacon: the National Science and Technology Centre
1.2miHigh Court of Australia
1.2miNational Library of Australia
1.3miLake Burley Griffin
1.4miNational Museum of Australia
1.6miAustralian War Memorial
2.7miAustralian National Botanic Gardens
2.8miNational Zoo & Aquarium
3.4miMt. Ainslie
3.5miBerrima
4.6miAustralian Institute of Sport
5miCanberra Deep Space Communication Complex
10.2miAirports
Canberra International Airport
3.8miSherwood Restaurant
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Picnic area
Garden
Balcony
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Tennis equipment
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Electric blankets
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fold-up bed
Iron
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
From 14:00
Until 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 10:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Reservations
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
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12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$13 per person per day
The price in AUD has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
While the stay at Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers a flexible check-in window between 02:00 PM and 09:00 PM, the check-out is fixed at 10:00 AM.
Can guests park for free at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
Yes, there is free private on-site parking available at Forrest Hotel & Apartments. No parking reservation is required.
What are the rates at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
At Forrest Hotel & Apartments, you can find rates starting from $88. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.
What are the room types available at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
The Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers a variety of rooms including One-Bedroom Apartments, Queen Rooms, Twin Rooms, and Executive Two-Bedroom Apartments. All rooms have a no smoking policy. The One-Bedroom Apartments and Executive Two-Bedroom Apartments can accommodate up to 5 adults, while the Queen Rooms and Twin Rooms can accommodate up to 2 adults. The bed sizes range from Queen, Twin, and Double, depending on the room type.
What is there to do in Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
Guests at the Forrest Hotel & Apartments can enjoy their time by taking advantage of the leisure amenities available. The hotel features a bar where guests can socialize and relax. Additionally, the hotel offers BBQ facilities, providing guests an opportunity to have a fun outdoor grilling experience.
For dining options, the hotel has the Sherwood Restaurant on site. The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance, making it a great place for guests to enjoy delicious meals together with their loved ones.
Overall, guests can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying a range of leisure activities such as lounging at the bar, organizing BBQ parties, and indulging in exquisite dining experiences at the Sherwood Restaurant.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
Yes, the Forrest Hotel & Apartments has a restaurant on site called Sherwood Restaurant. It offers a family-friendly ambiance.
Can I use my credit card at Forrest Hotel & Apartments?
Yes, you can use your credit card at Forrest Hotel & Apartments. They accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, and Eftpos. Cash payment is also accepted.
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