ibis budget Canberra

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Watson

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Stylish building with a symmetrical facade featuring evenly spaced windows.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at this hotel's breakfast bar, featuring a selection of breakfast items, condiments, and beverages.
Two single beds with white linens, a bedside table, and bench, plus a TV and window with outdoor view.
Check-in and plan your stay at our hotel, where a friendly reception desk offers assistance and information on breakfast hours.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this cozy room featuring a bed, wall-mounted TV, and a window with a view.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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15 Tay Street, Antill Street, Watson, ACT, 2602
  • EPIC
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Australian National University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 3 Twin Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard King Room with overhead single bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Canberra

Watson stay.Your stay at this Watson hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of EPIC and Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve. Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Goorooyarroo Extension and Mount Majura are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • EPIC - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Canberra Stadium - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Australian National University - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Canberra Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 10 min drive - 9.2 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

3-star hotel in Watson
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ibis budget Canberra also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Canberra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Ibis budget Canberra offers 75 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Canberra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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ibis budget Canberra Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with partner
It has a vintage feel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic, which was o.k. for 1 night, but wouldn't have wanted to stay here longer. A large carpark, but we had to pay $5 per day for parking, which wasn't on the booking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leisha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well serviced by buses R9 and 50 Extremely quiet despite being close to Northbournr Avenue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fire alarm going off at ungodly hour of the morning to evacuate the building!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disappointed that although advertised as pet friendly there was no mention of the $50 excess fee for a pet until check in!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget accomodation

Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms ok and comfortable. No carpet in rooms so could be a bit cold in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were family of 3, so the room that had a 2nd level bunk was super "tight". Many little things that could easily be added/improved: * Hand towels; * More than one tiny side table; * Somewhere to put bags without absorbing the very limited space: * Aircon unit was very old and noisy; * Our bathroom hadn't been well cleaned and was smelly; On the positives: * Staff were very welcoming; * The location, despite being on a major road, was very pleasant; One final point, on checking in I was surprised to find that there would be a $5 per day parking fee. The amount is not the issue, it just struck me as a simple lack of transparency that all charges were not made clear up-front.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Savita

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Corridors are dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Davina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.Location was more difficult to get to without a car,but still reasonably accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Taku

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for somewhere comfortable to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ash

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money. Simple and basic accommodations. Ideal for the traveller looking for a budget stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
best valued
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in, clean and simple rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025