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Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Rex Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. It features a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from Parliament House and the National Gallery of Australia. Lake Burley Griffin is a 10-minute drive, and Canberra International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Canberra Rex Hotel offers a range of guest rooms and suites. All have flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Canberra

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    Australia Australia
    Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the comfort and decor of the rooms after reading other reviews and having visited other establishments in Canberra.
  • Edwina
    Australia Australia
    I was happy to have the studio apartment as it was quiet, with enough room to comfortably move around. Having the bed in a separate area was great.
  • Tom
    Australia Australia
    Functions prevented us from using the upper floors on both evenings. It would have been nice to have been advised ahead of arrival, other than that I’ll stay again on next Canberra visit
  • Felicity
    Colombia Colombia
    The bed, the view from our room, the pool and gym, size of bathroom, friendly and helpful staff, able to get a proper coffee any time.
  • Sara
    Finland Finland
    So friendly staff, good location and everything you need
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly helpful staff. Good parking. Great location. Already booked for our next stay. We stayed in an accessible room as I am on crutches. The room was really well set out.
  • Tania
    Australia Australia
    Lovely staff, beautiful room, amazing spa bath. Good price for how lovely the room was. Overall, it was a beautiful little motel room.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    pleasant efficient staff comfortable bed and facilities good location
  • Romana
    Australia Australia
    The Rex is in a good location for exploring Canberra. Lots of nice bars and restaurants in walking distance too. The room looked as if it had recently been refreshed, as everything looked new and modern. It was fresh and clean, quiet and...
  • Jones
    Australia Australia
    The convenience to most places and great food spots. The staff were very welcoming.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Howling Moon Rooftop Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Swan and King
    • Cuisine
      Australian

Facilities of Canberra Rex Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Canberra Rex Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about £71. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Canberra Rex Hotel requires a AUD 150 credit card pre-authorisation upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Bookings made after 21:00 AEST may be subject to additional security bond charges.

Please note that Parking is limited and is subject to availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Canberra Rex Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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