Forrest Hotel & Apartments

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

About this property

Located in the quiet Canberra suburb of Forrest, this hotel is less than 10 minutes' drive from Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. Forrest Hotel & Apartments offers an on-site restaurant and modern accommodations with free cable TV. Each room, suite and apartment at Forrest Hotel & Apartments Canberra includes heating, air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities. Some have a kitchenette or kitchen facilities. Guests enjoy 10GB of free WiFi. The hotel’s Sherwood Restaurant offers a seasonal menu and outdoor dining in summer. Guests have access to barbecue facilities. Cafes and restaurants are only 5 minutes’ walk away. Forrest Hotel and Apartments is 15 minutes' drive from Canberra Airport. Free on-site parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Wantanee
Thailand Thailand
“Clean, comfortable, good location and enough parking area.”
Schneider
Australia Australia
“The room was clean and spacious. Shower was hot. The bed had electric blankets so we were able to retire into a toasty bed after a long days travel.”
Lizzie
Australia Australia
“Fairly convenient position in relation to restaurants and NGA”
Comm
Australia Australia
“Local to all attractions and close to a number of very nice cafes and restaurants. The room was comfortable and clean, while the beds were comfortable. We would stay here again.”
Malcolm
Australia Australia
“The property was in a quiet leafy suburb and had been renovated internally”
Shannon
Australia Australia
“Basic room in an older style motel/apartment accommodation but did what was needed for the duration of my stay. Comfy bed, aircon kept the room nice and warm and a reasonable amount of space. Great location for getting around Canberra with...”
Louise
Australia Australia
“The apartment was spacious and provided all we needed and more. The bathroom was a generous size. I liked that the lounge and bedroom were separate rooms. I much prefer this style of accommodation over a hotel room.”
Roz
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff, efficient, clean and comfortable rooms; great location and excellent value”
Patrick
Australia Australia
“Great beds- great for the price- restaurant had great food-”
Sharneen
Australia Australia
“Was surprised at the quality and comfort of this very cheap hotel. Would definitely stay here again. Staff were lovely.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sherwood Restaurant
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Forrest Hotel & Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $129. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a 3% surcharge applies for payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Guests are required to show a photo identification with address, and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note different policies and additional supplements may apply for group bookings of 4 rooms or more. Please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation, for more information.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Forrest Hotel & Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.