What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and keycard entry boost security; Civic hub location by ANU, Canberra Centre and buses suits independent exploring; free Wi-Fi, desks and lounge terrace support work or leisure.
Kingpin Canberra: 370m (5 min walk)
A modern bowling alley and arcade venue for casual fun and snacks.
Tip: Book a lane online to guarantee evening slots.
Canberra Museum & Gallery: 390m (5 min walk)
Houses free art and local history exhibitions.
Tip: Check opening hours; closed Mondays.
National Convention Centre: 970m (12 min walk)
Hosts concerts, exhibitions, and talks.
Tip: Browse event schedules online for solo-friendly sessions.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary high-speed internet in all public areas and guestrooms.
Indoor heated pool:
Swim year-round in the heated indoor pool open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Sauna:
Unwind in the dry sauna located next to the pool area.
Gym:
Use cardio machines and free weights 24/7 in the fitness center.
Buffet breakfast:
Weekday buffet 6:30 AM–9:00 AM, weekends until 10:30 AM; AU$35 per person.
Self parking:
Onsite parking available at AU$32 per night, subject to availability.
EV charging station:
Charge electric vehicles onsite; fees apply.
All public areas have step-free entrances and elevators to every floor. Wheelchairs are available, the pool has a ramp, and handrails with Braille signage guide guests throughout.

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 or rideshare (about 15-minute drive) to Novotel Canberra on Northbourne Avenue next to Jolimont Tourist Centre.
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