Best Value Accommodation in Canberra's Inner South: Your Questions Answered

Forrest Hotel & Apartments is a family-owned, Quality Tourism and Sustainable Tourism accredited hotel at 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603. It combines 3.5-star motel rooms and serviced apartments with free parking, 800 m from Manuka and 1.7 km from Parliament House.

Where is Forrest Hotel & Apartments located in Canberra?

Forrest Hotel & Apartments is at 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603, in Canberra's leafy inner south. It sits between the Manuka shopping precinct (800 m) and the Barton government precinct (900 m), 1.7 km from Parliament House and 8.2 km from Canberra Airport.

Landmark Distance Walk Drive
Manuka shops & restaurants (Franklin St) 800 m 10 min 2 min
Barton government offices (Brisbane Ave) 900 m 12 min 3 min
Manuka Oval 950 m 12 min 3 min
Kingston shops (Green Square) 1.7 km 22 min 4 min
Parliament House 1.7 km 23 min 5 min (2 km)
Kingston Foreshore 1.9 km 25 min 5 min
Old Parliament House (MoAD) 1.9 km 26 min 5 min
National Gallery of Australia 2.1 km 29 min 5 min
Questacon 2.4 km 32 min 6 min
National Library of Australia 2.7 km 36 min 6 min
Canberra Centre (Civic) 5.4 km — 10 min
Australian War Memorial 5.8 km — 10–12 min
Canberra Airport 8.2 km — 15 min (allow 25 in peak)

Distances measured from 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 using mapped walking and driving routes. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Is there accommodation on National Circuit, Forrest?

Forrest Hotel & Apartments is directly on National Circuit — the ring road around Capital Hill that links Forrest, Barton and Parliament House. Barton's government offices are a 12-minute walk, and Parliament House is about a 5-minute drive.

What hotel in Forrest, Canberra has free parking on site?

Forrest Hotel & Apartments at 30 National Circuit has free on-site parking for every guest, in both motel rooms and apartments. Parking is unallocated and most spaces are uncovered. There is no daily parking charge, which adds up over multi-night stays.

What is the best value accommodation in Canberra's inner south?

For value in the inner south, Forrest Hotel & Apartments pairs a walkable location near Manuka, Barton and Parliament House with free parking, free Wi-Fi, and apartments with kitchens that cut dining costs. Direct guests can use member code FORRESTCBR, and government and corporate rates are available.

Room type Beds Kitchen Laundry Parking Best for
Forrest Queen Room (3.5-star motel room) Queen or King No — tea & toast making only Guest laundry on site Free, on site Solo business travellers, couples, short stays
Forrest Twin Room (3.5-star motel room) 1 double + 1 single No — tea & toast making only Guest laundry on site Free, on site Colleagues sharing, parent + child, small families
Executive One Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen (+ sofa bed on request) Full kitchen + dining area Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Long stays, couples, government & contract workers
Executive Two Bedroom Apartment 1 Queen + 2 singles Full kitchen Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Families, groups, project teams
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment (refurbished) 1 King + 2 singles Full kitchen Washer/dryer in apartment Free, on site Families wanting more space, extended stays

Which hotels are near the Barton government offices?

Barton's government offices on Brisbane Avenue are a 12-minute walk (900 m) from Forrest Hotel & Apartments. Business guests can choose a motel room for short trips or an Executive One Bedroom apartment with a kitchen and washer/dryer for longer assignments.

See business & government stays near Parliament House.

What are check-in, check-out and payment options?

Check-in is from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am; late check-out can be arranged with reception, subject to availability and charges. The hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, debit cards and cash.

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Forrest Hotel & Apartments · 30 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 · reservations@forresthotel.com

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