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ibis budget Canberra

3.0 star property
Hotel in Canberra with a restaurant

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Property grounds
Reception
Room, 3 Single Beds
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (AUD 13 per person)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 3 Single Beds

Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT, 2602

What's nearby

  • EPIC - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Australian National University - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Canberra Centre - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Canberra Stadium - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Herb - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gang Gang Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

ibis budget Canberra

Hotel near Australian National University
ibis budget Canberra provides amenities like laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 13 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 13 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 5 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

ibis budget Canberra Hotel
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Formule 1 Canberra Hotel Canberra
Formule 1 Hotel Canberra
ibis budget Canberra Hotel
ibis budget Canberra Watson
ibis budget Canberra Hotel Watson

Frequently asked questions

Is ibis budget Canberra pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at ibis budget Canberra?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ibis budget Canberra on Apr 6, 2025 start from CA $69.94, excluding 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.

How much is parking at ibis budget Canberra?

Self parking is available for AUD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at ibis budget Canberra?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis budget Canberra?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is ibis budget Canberra located?

Located in Watson, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Majura Nature Reserve, EPIC, and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve. Mount Majura Vineyard and Netball ACT are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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ibis budget Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 277 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1071 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Good cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Amazing place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

The staff during check-in was very friendly and helpful. She provided me with bus route information, and what was happening in Canberra. Check out was easy and the room was well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Great value, good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Venkata

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it there is any rating below 0 I woud give that. worst property,it shouldn't be classidied as a 3 star at all. its basically a caravan park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Great place for a stop over.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julianna

Staff Monahan Hazlehurst is excellent and very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Khaled

Very nice staff, w Quite and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

public transport to this place is hard to find, especially at night. With a car IT seems to BE a good place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Convenient with lovely staff. Just wish the bathroom area didn’t have a terrible smell. Was there when we arrived and stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Staff always so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Mike

Love the property location excellent it suited our purpose in the close proximity for our needs ,shopping location just a ten minute drive away great recommend this motel thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Good value for money, good location easy to find. Staff very helpful with after hours check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

This was perfect for what we needed, a clean room and bed for the night for a quick stopover and a nice hot shower. Simple, no fuss, barely interacted with staff as we arrived after hours and they were very organised and efficient. Will definitely return when in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

The manager was friendly and helpful. The room and facilities were excellent. I enjoyed staying there overnight,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

It’s an excellent hotel well located quiet and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Raman

Ibis Budget Hotel Canberra stands out for its sustainable design and compact yet functional rooms, making it an eco-friendly and convenient choice.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and clean, nice quiet room so good for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Apart from the old clunker a/c room was fine. Basic but had all the essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Grazyna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building needs renovation inside and outside. Can see rust and scratches.in the bathroom and sink. Smells horrible probably from cleaning detergents/ bleach. ( cannot open windows fully. Under bead plenty dust. Fridge noicy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

You get what you pay for. I do FIFO, so I've stayed in worse. Nice big comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

The friendliness and service offered by the staff were outstanding throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Facilities are very basis & just good for a night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024