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Novotel Canberra

65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, 2600

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Renovated Indoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Sauna

    Novotel Canberra boasts a newly renovated indoor swimming pool, a luxurious hot tub, and a relaxing sauna for guests to enjoy during their stay. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip, unwind in the bubbling hot tub, or detox in the soothing sauna, our hotel has you covered.

  • Convenient Central Location

    Situated on the picturesque Northbourne Avenue, Novotel Hotel Canberra offers easy access to the heart of the city. Within a short 10-minute drive, guests can explore Canberra's top attractions, including the Canberra Museum, National Gallery of Australia, and the High Court of Australia. Our prime location ensures that you can make the most of your visit to the vibrant city.

  • Fitness Centre and Cozy Bar

    Stay active during your stay at Novotel Canberra by utilizing our well-equipped fitness centre. After a workout session, head to the cozy bar for a relaxing evening drink with friends. Whether you prefer a cocktail or a mocktail, our bar provides the perfect ambiance to unwind after a day of exploration.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Novotel Canberra. Book your stay now to indulge in our premium amenities and exceptional service.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good central location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

71 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Minimarket on site
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

4,408 reviews
3/ 10
Nothing!
Allie · family with children · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

7.4out of 10
4408 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Good central location
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Poor communication during emergencies

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.1

    Nice central location with easy access to trams and walking distance to amenities.

  • Service8.6

    Staff were generally helpful, but there were issues with room readiness.

  • Overall Experience8.1

    Overall experience was mixed; location is great but many issues reported.

  • Food and Beverage7.6

    Breakfast was decent but the coffee and service were noted as lacking.

  • Value for Money7.1

    Not much value perceived considering the overall quality and service.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

42% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

7.44408 reviews
  • Regretful

    3/10

    Allie · family with children · 2026-10-17

    “Nothing!”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Saroj · extended group · 2026-10-16

    “Location and beakfast is nice”

  • Its a Novotel. You know what to expect

    9/10

    Brian · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “Central location”

  • Bed and serves was good and great location

    5/10

    Bernadette · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Location”

  • Overall, these issues detracted from the comfort and quality of my stay, particularly the shower temperature fluctuation

    6/10

    Jordi · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Location was great and friendly staff.”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Cooke · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Location was good.”

  • Disappointed

    2/10

    christopher · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Location is great”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    John · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “:-)”

  • nice hotel and will go there again if I visit Canberra

    9/10

    Alexandre · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Location is great, same building as the bus coming from Sydney. I arrived early and could leave my bag at the reception and go for a walk. Room is clean and bed comfortable.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Ricafuente · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “Room was clean”

  • Comfortable stay well located to centre of Canberra and coach connections

    7/10

    Margaret · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Pool is long enough for lap swimming but also set up both indoor and outdoor furniture for relaxing Large rooms Handy to Jolimont Centre for coach connections”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    David · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Great location”

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