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Pavilion On Northbourne

242 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, 2602

8.1 Excellent9633 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Indulge in Luxury at Pavilion On Northbourne

    Escape to the 4.5-star Pavilion On Northbourne boasting Canberra's largest indoor tropical garden atrium. Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, stay fit at the fitness centre, and enjoy the convenience of the onsite bar and restaurant.

  • Unmatched Convenience and Comfort

    Experience ultimate comfort in rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and cable channels. With free on-site secure parking and complimentary local newspapers, every detail is taken care of for you.

  • Culinary Delights and Relaxation

    Savor delicious meals at Atrium Restaurant and Bar, offering buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Afterward, unwind with a drink in the lounge area or opt for 24/7 room service. Retreat to quiet, air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities for a rejuvenating stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Pavilion On Northbourne!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clean and comfortable

  • Great location

  • Good value for money

At the hotel

Popular amenities

38 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business center
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Family rooms
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Safety deposit box

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

9,633 reviews
7/ 10
Great location and easy access including parking.
Ben · extended group · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.1out of 10
9633 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Clean and comfortable
  • Great location
  • Good value for money

Worth knowing — Food quality issues · Poor service in dining · Air conditioning problems

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    Perfect location with easy access to city attractions and transport.

  • Cleanliness8.7

    Clean and comfortable hotel, with no major cleanliness issues reported.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Overall good value, though breakfast pricing issues were noted.

  • Amenities8.2

    Amenities match the hotel tier, but lack of covered parking is a downside.

  • Overall Experience8.2

    Overall a decent stay, but several issues may impact future visits.

  • Service7.7

    In some instances, staff were reported as unhelpful or rude, particularly in the dining area.

  • Room Quality7.7

    Rooms are comfortable but showing signs of being outdated, with some air conditioning issues.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

44% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

8.19633 reviews

  • Great for simple 1-2 night stay and value for money

    7/10

    Ben · extended group · 2026-10-24

    “Great location and easy access including parking.”

  • Not nearly as great as rated online

    5/10

    Raeid · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “The location was good.”

  • Typical generic hotel experience; constant blasting air & personality-free rooms. Nice atrium.

    6/10

    Jaap · couple · 2026-10-23

    “The building is well-designed and the open atrium gives the hotel a luxury feel and creates a great shared space. The beds were of good quality and the hotel was overall quiet.”

  • The stay was nice, the room did everything we needed it to for a one-night stop over in Canberra.

    7/10

    Tobey · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “The hotel was very impressive, especially their atrium. The room was clean and did everything we needed it to, and location was very close to the city center for us to access via car which was nice.”

  • Would stay there again, only compliments and no complaints

    9/10

    Julie · solo traveller · 2026-10-22

    “It looked nice but when I got there it is really nice. The atrium is stunning, the rooms well set up, bed really comfortable, staff are lovely and accommodating, food and wine delicious”

  • Good

    10/10

    daniel · solo traveller · 2026-10-21

    “Good room, bathroom was so big, room service was so fast.”

  • excellent

    8/10

    LIU · family with children · 2026-10-20

  • How this property has 4 stars is beyond me. The room I was given was old , tired, furniture scratched, patched walls, he

    2/10

    karen · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

  • Has everything you need

    9/10

    Kelly · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Seeing as it was a drive to town, the hotel had its own bar & dining. Made the stay more comfortable. Absolutely gorgeous body wash etc.”

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