At Red Cedars Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Capital Region Farmers Market and EPIC. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Watson motel include Australian National University and Parliament House.
Capital Region Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
EPIC - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Mount Majura Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Kamberra Function Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min walk
KFC - 4 min drive
Gang Gang Café - 3 min drive
The Knox - 13 min walk
About this property
Red Cedars Motel
Motel in Canberra with free parking
Red Cedars Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This Canberra motel is smoke free.
30 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
BBQ grill(s)
Newspapers in lobby (free)
No smoking on site
Red Cedars Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Red Cedars Motel Watson
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Red Cedars Motel Watson
Red Cedars Motel Motel Watson
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Red Cedars Motel?
Red Cedars Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Red Cedars Motel?
Yep, Red Cedars Motel has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Cedars Motel?
No, Red Cedars Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Red Cedars Motel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Red Cedars Motel?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Reviews
Red Cedars Motel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 602 reviews
10 - Excellent
164
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 602 reviews
8 - Good
281
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 602 reviews
6 - Okay
110
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 602 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 602 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Cathy
Business traveller
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room friendly staff great budget friendly option.
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
1 Jul 2025
No service of the amenities when we went on a day trip and arrived back around 9pn.
Room had not been serviced.
No fresh towels.
No fresh coffee, tea, milk etc
Pretty poor response from the counter when I bought it to their attention.
$200 per night for a 6 person stay and no servicing. Not likely I'll be recommending the motel to anyone or be staying there again.
The location was convenient. The free wifi and air conditioning were good. We had raw chicken from the previous guest left in the fridge in our room, and there was both live and dead cockroaches in the room.
This motel has been here for many years (I've stayed there over a decade ago). Good, basic, functioning motel. The staff are good & there's the usual range of stuff in the room. The only downside was a smell in the bathroom (which may have been coming from outside) that was there when i first arrived, but dissipated over the next few hours.
The beds were very uncomfortable the aircon did not work properly and the exhaust fan in the bathroom was very noisy as was the aircon. The shower was showing signs of mold.