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Forrest Hotel and Apartments

3.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Parliament House

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Forrest Hotel and Apartments, near Parliament House, offers a warm welcome with an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Unwind in the garden or outdoor entertainment area, connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking and luggage storage. Previous guests rave about the overall value and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 67 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Executive One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 40 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)
  • 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)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, 2603

What's nearby

  • Federal Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manuka Shopping Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parliament House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Parliament House - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive
  • Queanbeyan Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Kingston Canberra Station - 29 min walk
  • Bungendore Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Agostinis Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kingston Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Maple + Clove - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Forrest Hotel and Apartments

At Forrest Hotel and Apartments, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Parliament House and Old Parliament House. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Sherwood Restaurant, which serves dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Sherwood Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 20.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

Also known as

Forrest Hotel & Apartments
Forrest Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

Does Forrest Hotel and Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Forrest Hotel and Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Forrest Hotel and Apartments and nearby?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Forrest Hotel and Apartments?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Sherwood Restaurant.

What's the area around Forrest Hotel and Apartments like?

Forrest Hotel and Apartments is in Forrest, a short 20-minute walk from Parliament House and 9 minutes' walk from Manuka Shopping Centre. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for shopping.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Convenient and secure parking was a great bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
  • On-site restaurant was a useful facility with a good range of food options available. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Location is superior, the room and service great, easy all the way from booking to checking out
Ase, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel very clean check in was great, and the bbq area was excellent we all had a great time , our big family had a fabulous time. Thank you , highly recommended very good location
Gerard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Clinton, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old property but good for a quick stop over, good value and nice staff.
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was great and the Staff friendly
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean apartments quiet, well located, perfect wifi, great BBQ area that’s a real plus we all had a wonderful time, I booked four apartments a treat to bring my whole family for Australia Day outing thank you for everything especially for the perfect check in.
Gerard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the staff were friendly.
Phil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The price was right, the location was convenient, the room was clean and comfortable. Not sure if all rooms are the same, but ours would love a bit of a do-over! Apart from that, stay was good.
Julie-Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean room, staff is excellent. Simple room for a night stay is perfect for its price.
Katy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

fine place to sleep and shower. air conditioning seemed effective
Michael, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room clean & all we needed for overnight stay. Great location.
Marjorie D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and the staff friendly and courteous.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location
paula, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great price quiet location
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, parking, BBQ, accom, very good.
barry, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and beautiful area, clean and big rooms
Nadeem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great place to stay with a family or for a longer stay.
Ryan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old and tired. Lights that would that were so bright they would inflict third degree burns. I recommend that you were welding goggles if you stay here. Other than than GREAT location.
cheryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
KAROLINE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

staff were friendly and food great
Barry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cleanliness was average and rooms were aged however the price was good
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly, our apartment was clean & comfortable & the motel was central to the places we visited.
Dawn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hope, 3rd stay... Will be back .
Branko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to attractive points
Siu Kai, 2-night trip