What makes it 72% Couple-Friendly: On-site Sherwood Restaurant, lounge bar and BBQ courtyard plus quiet garden setting near Lake Burley Griffin offer relaxing evenings, but no spa or pool so romance options moderate.
Canberra Airport: 8.5 km
15-min drive to the hotel
Fire Brigade Historical Society: 420 m (5 min walk)
Explore vintage firefighting equipment and historic fire engines.
Tip: Check opening hours before you go.
Parliament House: 970 m (12 min walk)
Australia’s seat of government with iconic architecture.
Tip: Join a free guided tour for insider views.
National Gallery of Australia: 1.8 km (5 min drive)
Home to extensive Australian and international art collections.
Tip: General entry is free; book special exhibitions in advance.
Address: 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
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From Canberra Airport, take a 15-min taxi or rideshare (8.5 km) directly to Forrest Hotel & Apartments.
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Free Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary internet access throughout the property.
Private parking:
Secure onsite parking at no extra charge.
BBQ:
Use the outdoor barbecue grills in the garden area.
Picnic area:
Relax in the outdoor picnic spots in the courtyard.
Fax and photocopying service:
Available at an additional fee.
Tim S
We stayed for a few nights and we really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was spacious, modern and with everything you need in the apartment. Manuka village was a short walk and it had everything you need such as a supermarket, pharmacy, cafes and restaurants. The location was a short drive to Canberra CBD and other tourist spots.
Denise Kirkpatrick
This is a low key motel with apartments nearby. It’s extremely well located to the sights of Canberra and has good on site parking. Service can be a but haphazard and I am still waiting for them to reply to an email query. Motel rooms are basic and somewhat dated but clean and This is not the place to stay if you’re looking for a luxury stay but it doesn’t pretend to be anything but what it is. ...
Ingrid Pettit
I attended a mid-sized workshop at Forrest Hotel and Apartments and was genuinely impressed with the facilities. No stuffy air, no fluorescent fatigue, and none of that trapped-in-a-room-with-no-windows feeling we all secretly dread. The workshop space was bright, airy, and genuinely comfortable. The kind of room where you can stay focused without feeling drained. The staff were warm and welcoming...
Helene Langley
My husband and I had a two night stay in these apartments in March this year. The apartments are very well appointed with a full kitchen, a dishwasher and there was a separate sit-down lounge which included a small table where you could have your meal. The bedroom was very comfortable with terrific bed-side touch lamps which were great for reading. We would not hesitate to come back and stay. Th...
Wendy Buckingham
This has become our go to place to stay in Canberra. The rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped. Parking is free. The location is excellent, close to everything. Also they have some wonderful combination offers with galleries and events that are really useful.
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