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About this property

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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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Availability

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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 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    Comfy room. Nice bed. Plenty of power points and USB outlets. Good shower.
  • Kristy
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were huge and clean and the most comfortable bed. Onsite restaurant was perfect!
  • Phoebe
    Australia Australia
    The King suite room was great for 3 adults, with 2 toilets and a spacious main bathroom that was kept very clean. The main bed was firm and comfortable, with the fold out bed being sufficient for a smaller framed person. The couch was a bit hard...
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Return guests. Wonderful historic property with all the modern comforts. Excellent staff, great food and very convenient location.
  • Lucy
    Australia Australia
    Hotel room was modern and clean, bed was comfy, great pool for the kids. Restaurants and buffet were delicious and the staff were extremely helpful and kind, even making a hot chocolate at 9pm for us from the 24/7 kiosk!
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was large and comfortable with a decent bathroom (shower only). Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was basic but acceptable, and the dining room has a nice view. Providing biscuits in the room is a nice touch. The...
  • Rabea
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Well-appointed, very relaxing, great ambiance, proximity to light rail station with 2 mins journey to the city or 12 mins easy nice walk, friendly staff, recommend for couples and solos
  • Joanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent room, great breakfast venue with stunning views, all facilities, location about 15 minute walk from Civic and accessible by tram. A great place to stay!
  • Peter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very helpful staff. Noisy fan in first room, offered immediate upgrade to small suite. Extremely clean throughout. Good buffet breakfast included. Good views from breakfast room. Very comfortable and quiet. Tram to centre within 100 m.
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable beds, nice view from the restaurant.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Howling Moon Rooftop Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Swan and King
    • Cuisine
      Australian

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 US$99. 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.