What makes it 79% Baby-Friendly: Complimentary baby cots and high chairs on request; partner babysitting can be booked—check with hotel directly; lifts and room fridges aid feeding; gentle heated pool offers sheltered splash time.
Canberra Airport: 7.8 km (15 min drive)
Approx. 15-min taxi ride to the hotel.
Jolimont Tourist Centre: <100 m (1 min walk)
Nearest bus stop serving city routes.
Canberra Museum & Gallery: 390 m (5 min walk)
Showcases local and national art, photography and history.
Tip: Check the rotating exhibitions schedule online before you go.
Canberra Theatre Centre: 450 m (6 min walk)
Hosts musicals, plays and concerts in two auditoriums.
Tip: Book tickets in advance on the Centre’s website.
Commonwealth Park: 1.4 km (4 min drive)
Lakeside park with walking paths, gardens and seasonal events.
Tip: Go early for a sunrise jog or rent a bike nearby.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet in rooms and public areas.
Indoor Heated Pool:
Open daily for laps and relaxation from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Sauna:
Unwind after sightseeing in the onsite sauna.
Gym:
Cardio machines and free weights are available 24/7.
Self-parking:
AUD 32 per night, subject to availability.
Buffet Breakfast:
AU$35 per person on weekdays (6:30–9:00 AM) and weekends (6:30–10:30 AM).
Room Service:
Available during limited hours; charges apply.
All public areas have step-free access, elevators reach every floor, and there’s a stair-free main entrance with pool ramp and handrails.

Dr Chhetri
Excellent hospitality- front desk Especially dinner at the hotel, people working and serving were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast time too I felt warm and comfortable. Location is good view from the restaurant is great.
mdgrady grady
The rooms are an unusual layout. The carpet needed to be cleaned but otherwise good. The reception staff were great. The room attendants a bit hit and miss. Great location.
Adam
Recently stayed at the Novotel Canberra with a mixed opinion. Pros: Awesome location being right on the team line is great Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby within walking distance Friendly staff Cons The hotel is very very dated. The lifts seem like they are straight out of 1980, wood panels, narrow and slow. Room seems very old and a little dirty, stained carpet, old tv (can't stream servi...
Graham Lyle
The place looks tired. The room smelt moldy. We tried to get it addressed a no real solution was delivered. The staff did not want to assist their guests. We had to find a trolley and arrange, load and deliver our own luggage. Any remedial action to basic flaws in the functions of a hotel were non existent or lacklustre and clearly had no priority to guest experience or welfare. Rooms were not cle...
Glen Soans
I'd say the ratings you see on the property speak for themselves. The location is great. The property and interiors are dated. The room cleaning service was average. The parking was full and we never got parking. Also a bit difficult to park in front of the hotel to check in. I am told before 3pm is the sweet spot to get the internal parking. But that said everyone knows all this about this prop...
Address: 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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From Canberra Airport, take a taxi (approx. 15-min drive) directly to Novotel Canberra. For a cheaper option, catch the local bus to Jolimont Tourist Centre, then walk 1 minute to the hotel.
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