3,180 reviews
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$48Corner Federal Hwy And Antill Street, Watson, Canberra, 2602, Australia
3,180 reviews
1/45
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to the ibis Budget Canberra, where great value meets comfort in the heart of Australia’s captivating capital! Priced from just $48, this charming 3-star accommodation is the perfect budget-friendly getaway for travelers looking to explore all that Canberra has to offer. Located at the convenient intersection of Federal Hwy and Antill Street in Watson, you'll find yourself just 4.6mi from the bustling city center, making it easy to access all the cultural hotspots while enjoying a peaceful retreat.
Wake up to delightful breakfast options that will fuel your adventures for the day ahead! Whether you're planning to visit the iconic Australian War Memorial or take a stroll around the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin, you’ll appreciate the added perks of free WiFi and air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms that keep your stay as comfortable as possible. Need a little elbow room for your car? Private parking is available (for a small extra charge) to make your journey even smoother.
With over 2,870 reviews reflecting a myriad of happy travelers, the ibis Budget Canberra has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy free toiletries to make you feel right at home, as well as the convenience of on-site parking! Ready for a fun-filled stay in the capital? Your adventure begins here!
At ibis Budget Canberra, adventure awaits just outside your door! After a hearty breakfast, grab your map and head out to explore the rich history and culture of Australia's capital. Whether it's wandering through the stunning landscapes of the Australian National Botanic Gardens or soaking in breathtaking views from the Telstra Tower, there’s no shortage of excitement just a short drive away. And with distinct attractions like the National Gallery of Australia and the Australian Parliament House nearby, your itinerary will be brimming with iconic sights!
For those traveling with family or in groups, the variety of accommodation options makes it easy to find the perfect fit. The Twin Room with Bunk Bed is designed for families, accommodating up to seven guests—a spacious arrangement that ensures everyone sleeps comfortably. The King and Queen rooms offer cozy retreats after a long day of exploration, equipped with plush bedding and thoughtful amenities that will have you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next day's adventures. And don’t forget—kids and adults alike will love curling up in the bunk beds after a jam-packed day of fun!
Wrap up your day by enjoying the casual atmosphere within the hotel. Share stories of your day's exploits with fellow travelers and relive the highlights over a cup of coffee in the lounge area. The ibis Budget Canberra team is always available to guide you with tips on local dining spots or hidden gems worth discovering in the area. With everything from unique food experiences to thrilling outdoor activities, the possibilities are endless. Come experience the perfect combination of comfort and convenience, and let the adventures unfold at ibis Budget Canberra!
Closest airports
Canberra International Airport
5.8miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
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Queen Room, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Shower
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Welcome to our Queen and Single Bunk room, perfect for a family or group of friends. This cozy space comfortably accommodates 3 adults and 2 children, offering a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Shower
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Our Queen Room is the perfect choice for couples or small families. With comfortable accommodation for up to two adults and one child, this cozy, non-smoking room features a spacious queen-size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and free toiletries.
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King Room, Bunk
1 Twin Bed
1 King Size Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Shower
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Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This triple room features air conditioning, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Triple Room
2 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Shower
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Welcome to our Triple Room with Single Beds! With its spacious layout, comfortable twin beds, and additional bunk bed for extra space, this room is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, ensuring a pleasant and relaxing stay.
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Twin Room, Bunk
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
x4
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x3
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
x4
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King Size Bed
Standard Room
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Standard
Room, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
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Bunk Bed
Room - 3 Twin
3 Twin Beds
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Queen/Twin Room, Bunk
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
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Ensuite, King Size, Bunk
1 King Size Bed
1 Bunk Bed
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3,180 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Apai
10
March 2025
To the nice and pleasant gentleman who checked me in at 6:40 pm on March 29th, I simply want to express gratitude for the excellent customer service. You made the whole thing quite simple. I appreciate your excellent service; it did not go unnoticed. We need more people like you. You are an asset to the business. Thank you. The accommodation was pleasant and tidy; the bed was enormous and comfy. And heaps of parking for the guests. The breakfast consisted of granola oats, yoghurt, and spread for toast. At a cost of eleven dollars or so, it was good. The young woman who checked me out today was lovely. If I'm ever in Canberra, I'll stay here again. Thanks.
This reflects a suggestion rather than a complaint. A large vent opening exists above the shower. It may be good to cover up it. Cheers.
Rachel
9.1
October 2024
Plenty of carparking. Checkin was easy and all staff were lovely and friendly.. Most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in. Easily accessible, lovely and quiet, and not far out of the Canberra city area. The rooms are cosy, not big or anything spectacular, but as the name states, it's budget accommodation. Perfect to stay when you're out most of the day and only need somewhere to sleep and get ready. This will remain my place to stay when visiting Canberra for short breaks.
Small amount of mildew on silicon in shower area, but it's a lot less than I've seen at more expensive hotels. Wifi didn't always work, but there is an option to upgrade. Neither of these affected our stay though.
Joan
9.1
July 2024
Great location. Plenty of parking. Clean and tidy. Comfortable queen bed. Quiet motel. Best nights sleeping for 3x night stay. Fluffy towels and good linen. Tea and coffee making in room. Choice of aircon or heater in room. Aircon kept us cosy. Staff welcoming and efficient. Breakfast available extra cost next to Reception. Amusement and entertainment pamphlets at Reception. Laundry available. Snack machine in lobby.
Aircon filters need to be checked and cleaned above the room windows. TV was dark hard to watch on all channels. Many TV channels missing. We could not correct TV screen lighting either. Realised to late on last night that TV must be in MOTEL MODE?.. or TV dying.?... or needs to be replaced?
Hizzzzzz
8.2
May 2023
Breakfast was good enough to start a day. The staff that helped with the check-in is friendly and efficient. The morning staff assisting with the breakfast is very nice, ever with a friendly smile and also helped to make us the coffee.
Bathroom was small. The room is good enough for just an overnight stay with a short visit to the Capital.
Andrew
8.2
October 2024
For a budget motel, it is excellent value for money.
The facilities need to be improved. In particular, there is a serious trip hazard in the tiny bathroom. For example, there needs to be a grab bar for safety (a major risk if someone needs to stop themselves falling over). Also, it should be possible to fit a small step into the shower recess to prevent the water flooding the toilet area. I’m a university professor who taught occupational health and safety. I would encourage the owners to get a professional assessment to improve the overall safety of the property.
Janine
8.2
August 2024
The staff were absolutely fantastic, so helpful and friendly. Knowledgeable about the area. The staff made our stay so good ! The location to the Australian War Memorial, shopping centres etc is fantastic The rooms are small but comfortable and an easy continental breakfast with pancakes is available, they also have toasted sandwiches and pizzas available for snacks.
No where to hang anything, Canberra being very cold it would be great to have more than 3 hooks to hang jackets etc The hand/wash basin is in the bedroom and the toilet and shower are like a cruise bathroom. It’s strange at first but it’s not too bad
Mark
8.2
December 2024
Basic but did the job. :-) Friendly staff, nice location. Nice duck pond near by and nice public park near by and located in a very small outer suburb with nice trees and view of mont majura at the edge of city, semi rural outlook was nice, but still a quick trip into Dickson nearby with lots of shops.
Given it's a budget hotel no complaints as you get what you pay for.
Paula
10
August 2024
I love the location of the place. Easy to travel around (Canberra, Corin Forest, Arboretum etc.) Amazing bushwalking 5 min walk (Mount Majura, Tay Street entrance). The room was clean and comfortable. The people who work there are nice and friendly. The place is quiet.
Everything was good. I do not like sweet taste so I would love to have some "no-sweet" breakfast options like Greek yogurt or cheese. However, the breakfast was "continental" so I could not complain as their offer and variety are good enough.
Robert
8.2
October 2024
The property is well located (we stayed for Floriade) and the staff were EXCEPTIONAL - nothing was a problem, they were quick, courteous, and friendly. The price was also great value. We would stay here again every time we stay in Canberra.
The shower/toilet is a little hard for me to climb up to (bad knees) and the shower nozzle is fairly low and close to the wall, which makes it harder for a 185cm guy to use. It’s a small inconvenience in exchange for the terrific value.
Michael
8.2
March 2025
Clean, simple, basic and staff are friendly.
Description says buffet breakfast has ham and cheese. These are not on the menu and the description is misleading. Basic buffet and serves it's purpose, just need more protein i.e. cold meats and cheese. IDEK the owners decided to charge $5 for parking since like 2024. There is no security whatsoever.
Attractions
Berrima
2.3miMt. Ainslie
3.3miAustralian War Memorial
4miAustralian Institute of Sport
4miAustralian National Botanic Gardens
4.7miLake Burley Griffin
5.2miNational Museum of Australia
5.3miNational Library of Australia
5.3miHigh Court of Australia
5.4miQuestacon: the National Science and Technology Centre
5.4miNational Gallery of Australia
5.5miNational Portrait Gallery
5.5miAustralian Parliament House
6.3miNational Zoo & Aquarium
7.5miCanberra Deep Space Communication Complex
16.1miAttractions
Berrima
2.3miMt. Ainslie
3.3miAustralian War Memorial
4miAustralian Institute of Sport
4miAustralian National Botanic Gardens
4.7miLake Burley Griffin
5.2miNational Museum of Australia
5.3miNational Library of Australia
5.3miHigh Court of Australia
5.4miQuestacon: the National Science and Technology Centre
5.4miNational Gallery of Australia
5.5miNational Portrait Gallery
5.5miAustralian Parliament House
6.3miNational Zoo & Aquarium
7.5miCanberra Deep Space Communication Complex
16.1miAirports
Canberra International Airport
5.8miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
From 14:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 10:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 5 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 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
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Cash only,
Eftpos
This property accepts cash.
Does ibis Budget Canberra have accommodations for guests with pets?
Yes, you can stay with your pet at ibis Budget Canberra, but be aware that charges may apply.
When are the check-in and check-out times for ibis Budget Canberra?
ibis Budget Canberra's check-in window is between 02:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with check-out required by 10:00 AM.
Is there parking at ibis Budget Canberra?
Yes, there is parking available at the ibis Budget Canberra.
What's the nightly rate at ibis Budget Canberra?
Accommodations at ibis Budget Canberra can start from $48. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.
Which room categories can I book at ibis Budget Canberra?
The ibis Budget Canberra hotel offers a variety of room options including triple rooms with queen and single bunk beds, triple rooms with single beds, king rooms with bunk beds, and queen rooms. All rooms have a size of 108 sqft and smoking is not allowed. The rooms accommodate between 2 and 3 adults, and 1 to 2 children, depending on the room type. Bed sizes vary and include twin beds, queen beds, king beds, and bunk beds.
What activities does ibis Budget Canberra offer?
Guests at ibis Budget Canberra can spend their time at the hotel enjoying various leisure amenities. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, where guests can enjoy delicious meals during their stay. Guests can also make use of the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxation and recreation. Additionally, the hotel offers free parking, making it convenient for guests who are traveling with their own vehicles.
While no other amenities are listed, guests can also ask the hotel staff for any additional services or recommendations for nearby leisure activities. Whether it's exploring the city, visiting local attractions, or simply relaxing at the hotel, there are plenty of options for guests to make the most of their time during their stay at ibis Budget Canberra.
What methods of payment does ibis Budget Canberra accept?
At ibis Budget Canberra, you can pay for your stay using a variety of methods. They accept cash payments, making it convenient for guests who prefer to pay in this way. Additionally, they also accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eftpos as payment options. With these multiple payment methods available, you have the flexibility to choose the most convenient option for your stay.
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