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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Parliament House

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Front of property – evening/night
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603
  • Place, Parliament House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Parliament House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, National Gallery of Australia
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/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

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/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

Standard One Bedroom Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 fridge/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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Canberra

Forrest Hotel and Apartments places you in the centre of Canberra, within a 30-minute stroll of Parliament House and Old Parliament House. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant, is open for dinner. 915 square feet (85 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Forrest motel include National Gallery of Australia and Australian National University.
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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
  • ‪Public Bar & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Timmy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪My Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ritual - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Parliament House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 915 square feet (85 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Forrest Hotel and Apartments. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Canberra motel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 915 sq ft of conference space
  • 85 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers 114 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre (915 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

What is the cancellation policy at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forrest Hotel and Apartments on 20 Dec 2025 start from NZ$98.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Yep, Forrest Hotel and Apartments has a free self car park.

What makes Forrest Hotel and Apartments a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Forrest Hotel and Apartments.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

No, Forrest Hotel and Apartments does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Forrest Hotel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was a standard motel room, very noisy, people upstairs in room 14 were constantly moving furniture or something of the like. Could not sleep, needed ear plugs !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. Not new a little tired, but had everything we needed Service very good. Very friendly staff Free On site parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Happy with our stay recently, very clean and extremely reasonable in cost. Handy to everything but at an agreeable,e rate per night, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had no contact with staff so no comment. General condition of the uint was just average. Car entry confusing at first with one way drive that was poorly shown. Inside, a single light switch in the living room controlled all the lights in the kitchen, dining and living areas and was too bright. Utensils and crockery barely adequate for two people.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I found the bed uncomfortable, but the amenities were good. A short walk from lots of cafes etc, and close to a petrol station. All in all not bad. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Nice staff , efficient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bandula

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and staff courteous
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mould in bathroom , paint flaky on walls and ceiling
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were so nice and area is peaceful. I booked the Forrest every month in the past winter till now. The things in the room were OK. I didn't use the AC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Bright lights in every window at night,very hard to get any sleep.Clean and tidy though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oldie but a goodie. 1 bed unit was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

pardeep

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gud
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Bedding and towels not change during six day stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older style property with walk-up 2nd floor. Grateful for additional blankets as room got quite cold. Easy walk to Manuka shops & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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