At Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Australian National University and Canberra Centre. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Monster Kitchen and Bar, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights, and apartments offer conveniences such as kitchens and washers/dryers.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Covered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
Limited on-site parking
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Restaurants on site
Monster Kitchen and Bar
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
Water dispenser
Dining
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bed sheets provided
Pillow-top mattress
Bathrooms
Shower
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Dining room
Library
Sitting area
Entertainment
45-inch TV with cable service
iPod docking station
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Balcony or patio
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
24-hour business centre
2 meeting rooms
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Soundproofing
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limited housekeeping
Safe
Multilingual staff
Local maps
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Luggage storage
Location highlights
Near the airport
Near a metro station
In the city centre
In the entertainment district
Things to do
24-hour fitness centre
Winery release events
Wine-tasting room
Yoga classes on site
Bike hire on site
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
17 rooms
13 floors
Built in 2013
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Special features
Dining
Monster Kitchen and Bar – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 50 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Covered self-parking costs AUD 35 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
former Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments Canberra
Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel
Design Icon managed Canberra
Design Icon managed
former Design Icon
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo
Design Icon Apartments managed by Hotel Hotel
Hotel Hotel Apartments (former Design Icon)
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel Canberra
Frequently asked questions
Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo 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 Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?
Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 35 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 50 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?
Yes, Monster Kitchen and Bar offers Regional cuisine.
Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo like?
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo is in Canberra City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Australian National University and 16 minutes' walk from Canberra Centre.
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Ralph
Ralph, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Apr 2024
Highway traffic noise.
First time visit. Although the description days Lake View, it’s more like in front of the busy highway. If you're light sleepers, I would not recommend this as it gets quite noisy at nights due to fast traffic right outside.
Rudi
Rudi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Well equipped apartment with stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2024
Thanks for an easy stay!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Apr 2024
Prior to arrival no one answered the phone while trying over 3 hours to confirm or booking , Great looking building but the lack of service at front desk check in along with the terrible effort within the room ie furnishing is all disappointing , we have stayed in both the hotel and apartment style at the Ovolo Canberra
We have recently also stayed at the QT hotel across the road ... both deserve a poor review
We will give the Hyatt a go next time
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2024
Like how central it was and the spectacular view of the lake and Parliament House.
Leonie
Leonie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 Mar 2024
Very smelly without aircon. Hand towel might not be clean version. I will not stay again. First time will be the last time.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2024
Great plaace to stay but confusion on entry and how to park?
Tania
Tania, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
28 Jan 2024
giordana
giordana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2024
Giordana
Giordana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
It was what I paid for and was primarily interested in the location.
Vishal
Vishal, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Jan 2024
Didnt like the foldout bed which was not mentioned, kept tripping over it. Quilt had stains, dirty lounge, not very clean overall.
inzale
inzale, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Needed a last minute accommodation in Canberra and we decided to treat ourselves to an apartment at Ovolo Nishi. The studio apartment was nice, but feel we would pick the hotel room next time instead. The balcony and view of the lake was the winning point for the apartment.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Dec 2023
Small balcony , standing room only. Nice unit, freezer in fridge needed defrosting .
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Stylish, comfortable, and genuinely ecologically conscious hotel.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
Wahib
Wahib, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2023
Sebastian
Sebastian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Oct 2023
Architecturally beautiful, back of house need week
This was the second time i have stayed here. Both times someone from house keeping has let themselves into my room shortly after check in.
My first room was great, unfortunately i booked an apartment for the second stay and it was quite cramped, i also didn’t have any glasses, coffee/t, utensils.
There was also a terrible smell coming from the drains.
Bar staff were friendly however their pos system could use an upgrade, to order one drink took a long time as they needed to press 100 buttons just to get the sale through.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Oct 2023
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Oct 2023
The stay was nice but found the rooms to be very stuffy and dusty.
Amela
Amela, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 Sept 2023
The unit was nice enough but it was not convenient and not value for money- parking is $35-$40/night. Staff not friendly or helpful when asking simple questions (wifi/gym). Building is interesting but if you want a unit (e.g. I wanted small kitchen and washer/dryer) there at much more comfortable and less expensive options within easy walking distance. They’ve gone to extreme to be modern at the expense of comfort and ease for travellers.
Wendy
Wendy, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Sept 2023
Tim
Tim, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2023
Birthday Trip
Apartments were great but pots and pans not so goo - Hadley’s got extremely hot 🔥 and I burnt my hands.Couch uncomfortable and cover kept sliding off
Champagne and chocolates were appreciated