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8.3

Excellent

75 reviews

75 reviews

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8.3

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Mount Ainslie Lookout 4.9 km
Australian War Memorial 5.8 km
Floriade 7.1 km
National Museum of Australia 8.0 km
National Gallery of Australia 8.1 km
Questacon 8.2 km
National Portrait Gallery 8.3 km
Australian Parliament House 9.4 km
National Arboretum 10.6 km
Royal Australian Mint 11.8 km
Nearby landmarks
Billabong Park 750 m
Justice Robert Hope Park 750 m
Watson SupaIGA 1.4 km
Watson Medical Centre 1.4 km
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) 1.5 km
Harris Street 1.7 km
Central Park 1.7 km
Kamberra Wine Company 1.7 km
Flemington Park 1.7 km
Capital Region Farmers Market 1.7 km

Canberra Carotel Motel

170 Aspinall Street, Watson, Watson, Canberra, Australia, 2602 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Watson part of Canberra, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Australian War Memorial. This 3-star property features spa to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Balcony/terrace

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Spa

Check-in [24-hour]

Contactless check-in/out

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Canberra every 15 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.6
Distance to city center8 KM
Location rating8.3
Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR)
Distance to airport9.0 km

Rooms available at Canberra Carotel Motel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.5

Family Villa
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  • Room size: 38 m²/409 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bunk bed and 1 single bed...
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Two-Bedroom Villa
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed...
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Spa Villa
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 4 single beds and 1 sofa be...
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Two-Bedroom Villa with Spa Bath
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 bunk beds & 2 sofa beds &...
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Cabin
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 single beds and 2 bunk be...
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Quad
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed and 1 bunk bed
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Bungalow
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Family Villa(1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed)
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms(2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds)
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
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Spa Villa (1 King + 2 Bunk Beds)
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  • Room size: 48 m²/517 ft²
  • 2 single beds or 1 king bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Canberra Carotel Motel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The motel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The motel also offers 24-hour check-in.

How do I get to Canberra Carotel Motel?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Canberra Carotel Motel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. Self-parking is conveniently available at the motel.

What is the smoking policy at Canberra Carotel Motel?

Canberra Carotel Motel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What restaurants are nearby Canberra Carotel Motel?

Canberra Carotel Motel’s neighborhood is Watson which includes popular restaurants such as Mcdonald's Family Restaurants, The Knox Made in Watson and My Friend Vietnamese Restaurant.

What popular shopping places are close to Canberra Carotel Motel?

Located in the Watson area, Canberra Carotel Motel is close to great shopping choices like Capital Region Farmers Market.

What are popular attractions near Canberra Carotel Motel?

Canberra Carotel Motel’s location in the Watson neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Justice Robert Hope Park, Billabong Park and St. Margaret's Uniting Church.

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What people love about Canberra Carotel Motel

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Cleanliness

    "Clean and good value for the money"

    Husain

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    December 31, 2022

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "Staff are always friendly and spa room is always clean"

    Kirsty

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    May 20, 2021

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Spaciousness

    "The family villa, was really spacious and comfortable, manager on duty was really friendly and nice."

    Jenny

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    July 22, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 164 Canberra properties
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Value for money score
8.6/10
Room comfort score
8.5/10
Service score
8.8/10
Couples review score
8.6/10
Better than
90
%
of Canberra properties
Better than
90
%
of Canberra properties
Better than
84
%
of Canberra properties
Better than
74
%
of Canberra properties
Overall rating:

8.3

Excellent
75 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.6
Location
8.3
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More about Canberra Carotel Motel

More about Canberra Carotel Motel

Canberra Carotel Motel

Canberra Carotel Motel is a smart choice for travelers to Canberra, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay.
Enjoy all that Canberra Carotel Motel has to offer! Keep up with all your communications easily with the motel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the motel. Front desk service is provided at the motel including luggage storage.
Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the motel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by motel.
Enjoy the services offered at Canberra Carotel Motel from the convenience of your guestroom. For your comfort, some rooms at the motel are equipped with air conditioning. Some rooms at Canberra Carotel Motel even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal.
Canberra Carotel Motel also provides a hair dryer and toiletries in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Canberra Carotel Motel. End your days in total relaxation with a visit to the spa, located right at the motel. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the motel's golf course on site.


Around the property

Don't miss out on all that Canberra has to offer during your stay at Canberra Carotel Motel. Be sure to stop by Australian Parliament House located 9.4 km away, one of the most famous of all local landmarks.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 90% cheaper than other options.
Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 90% of the city's accommodation.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 90% of the city's other accommodations.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.6

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

6 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

Swimming Pool

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are welcome
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • TV [flat screen]
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

170 Aspinall Street, Watson, Watson, Canberra, Australia, 2602
Excellent
Location

8.3

Airports
  • Canberra Airport (CBR)
    9.0 km
  • Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM)
    119.5 km
Public transportation
  • Giles St Kingston Shops Bus Station
    9.8 km
  • Canberra Railway Station
    10.0 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Watson Medical Centre
    1.4 km
Shopping
  • Old Bus Depot Markets
    9.4 km
Convenience store
  • Caltex Woolworths
    1.2 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Mount Ainslie Lookout
    4.9 km
  • Australian War Memorial
    5.8 km
  • Floriade
    7.1 km
  • National Museum of Australia
    8.0 km
  • National Gallery of Australia
    8.1 km
  • Questacon
    8.2 km
  • National Portrait Gallery
    8.3 km
  • Australian Parliament House
    9.4 km
  • National Arboretum
    10.6 km
  • Royal Australian Mint
    11.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Billabong Park
    750 m
  • Justice Robert Hope Park
    750 m
  • Watson SupaIGA
    1.4 km
  • Watson Medical Centre
    1.4 km
  • Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
    1.5 km
  • Harris Street
    1.7 km
  • Central Park
    1.7 km
  • Kamberra Wine Company
    1.7 km
  • Flemington Park
    1.7 km
  • Capital Region Farmers Market
    1.7 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-21 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 22 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until00:00
  • Check-out until10:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center8 KM
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of rooms 23

Reviews of Canberra Carotel Motel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.3
/
10
Cleanliness8.1
Facilities7.6
Location8.3
Room comfort and quality8.5
Service8.7
Value for money8.6
High score for Canberra
Rating
9+ Exceptional (15)
8-9 Excellent (14)
7-8 Very Good (15)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (7)
Time of the year
Mar - May (17)
Jun - Aug (10)
Sep - Nov (12)
Dec - Feb (15)

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10.0
Exceptional
Tangianau from Australia
Family with young children
Family Villa
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Tangi from Sydney”

my family always stay at the Carotel when we travel to Canberra. Cabins had everything we needed and great price

Reviewed June 05, 2019

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Hi Tangi, We are so pleased that Carotel is your family's first choice for their Canberra stay. It's great to know you that too are part of our big group of repeat guests. See you next time, kind regards from the Carotel team.

Responded June 17, 2019
Canberra Carotel Motel
10.0
Exceptional
Margaret from Australia
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017

Lovely establishment”

Conveniently located in Canberra, it was close to many attractions in a quiet area. Facilities in the room were modern and clean. A pleasure to stay at for an economical price compared to similar places to stay in Canberra, and we would be happy to return on our next trip to Canberra.

Reviewed March 17, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
9.2
Exceptional
Maree from Australia
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in April 2017

Four nights in a great motel room”

Great motel room...affordable, comfortable and roomy. Easy to access all the attractions of Canberra and local shops and a big supermarket.

Reviewed May 18, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
10.0
Exceptional
Jenny from Australia
Family with teens
Family Villa
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Exceptional”

The family villa, was really spacious and comfortable, manager on duty was really friendly and nice. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for accommodation in Canberra to come here

Reviewed July 22, 2019

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Hello Jenny, Thanks so much for taking the time to send us your awesome feedback. We are happy to know your family felt looked after and very comfortable. We hope you all enjoyed exploring Canberra and that we see you again sometime. Kind Regards from the Carotel team.

Responded July 31, 2019
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.4
Excellent
John from Australia
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in April 2016

Great stay in a great location ”

We enjoyed our stay at the Carotel very much comfort, clean and a pleasant place to wake up to!

Reviewed April 07, 2016

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
9.2
Exceptional
Fadhil from Indonesia
Group
Spa Villa
Stayed 4 nights in April 2017

It wasn't in a middle of city but it was not bad at all”

The motel was really excellent, the view was just massive and it wasn't located in the city but accessible by the public buses in which the bus stop is just in front of the motel

Reviewed July 14, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
7.0
Very good
Bronwyn from New Zealand
Family with teens
Stayed 3 nights in September 2015

3 Day was just... OK”

location was great, Service was good,

I had a King motel room which was fine. Beds were nice and neat, bathroom was fairly old. Very clean but the toilet light kept flickering like a scary movie which made me lol. Check in was fine staff were easy and friendly and gave us directions to the local Woollies. Found my room easily enough. Not as many things to use such as plastic bowls etc if you wanted to make a salad which you really want if your trying to save a bit of money. The BBQ area was grotty after the last users and the bins were overfull on a Sunday morning meaning we had to trek further to find somewhere to put our rubbish. My gripes weren't so much with my room but moreso with two of my sister's and their families' rooms. One was in a room with a king and bunks. While waiting for her to cook some breakfast I looked up and the light fixture was full of bugs. Both the one above the bed and the one in the kitchen. Needless to say I was not impressed. In my other sisters one bedroom motel room I went to put some drinks in the freezer and found that nothing could fit in because it was practically all ice. It didnt look as though it had been defrosted in quite some time. Furthermore when she pulled out the single couch/beds there were copious amounts of sand and bits of dirt that fell out from them?!?! Housekeeping could definitely be improved. I needed new towels and instead of putting them back in the bathroom they were just left on the table. Beds weren't made which I found odd but perhaps they don't make beds and it wasn't the end of the world. For the most part it was clean and despite a few things mentioned being overlooked its still good value for money and I would return. It was an average stay but for what I paid it didn't really matter. I would recommend to families on a budget.

Reviewed September 18, 2015

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.4
Excellent
Suzie from Australia
Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in June 2017

Great place for simple comfortable accomodation”

Very reasonably priced and comfortable. I am happy to stay here for regular visits. Only issue is lack of cleaning and servicing room during stay. Maybe that's the level of service supplied because pricing is very reasonable...

Reviewed June 13, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.3
Excellent
Nigel from United Kingdom
Family with teens
Spa Villa
Stayed 3 nights in April 2014

Great value for money”

Well equipped self contained kitchen, modern day-core and clean

A pleasant stay at an affordable price, great value for money. Defiantly different experience from the poor reviews found on the internet.

Reviewed April 28, 2014

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
7.6
Very good
Haylee from Australia
Family with young children
Cabin
Stayed 3 nights in June 2020

Very good”

Good budget motel for families. Self contained cabins and villa's. Wasn't as clean as I would of liked but tidy and clean enough. Staff were friendly and we would stay again.

Reviewed June 19, 2020

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Thanks for your review Haylee. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to our cleaning company. We look forward to making your next stay an enjoyable one.

Responded July 28, 2020
Canberra Carotel Motel
9.2
Exceptional
Suzie from Australia
Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in March 2017

Great low key accomodation at a good price”

Staff were friendly and attentive. There is an on site caretaker that made things feel supervised and safe. Clean facilities. The room was not serviced during the 3 night stay ie beds were not made following arrival night - not a problem for me but is important to note

Reviewed March 21, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.8
Excellent
Elvi from Malaysia
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in July 2017

Value for money”

The lady on duty on that night very sweet and friendly, helpful and thoughtful. She turned on the heater for us to warm the room for our arrival. She gave us the milk to make coffee / tea. Thanks for your hospitality and good enough for a night of stay, value for money.

Reviewed July 19, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
7.2
Very good
Yee from Malaysia
Group
Cabin
Stayed 1 night in October 2017

Generally good value for money”

The cabin assigned to us was clean, newish and pretty complete. The rangehood though was not working, as a few lights throughout. The single beds may be too soft for some people's liking. Otherwise, good value. Needs improvement. Front office staff needs more training on dealing with guests booked via Agoda. Place seems to be in process of refurbishment, so not very pretty at the moment.

Reviewed October 16, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
4.8
Mohd from Malaysia
Family with teens
Two-Bedroom Villa with Spa Bath
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Cramped and old accomodation unsuitable for large group”

Booked a "spa villa" for eight persons. The house was too small to fit in 8 persons. It has two small rooms and a separate wash room and toilet. A double bed in one room, two tier double bunk beds in another. Two satee turn into beds are in the living area where there is also a dining table and kitchen. The house and the facilities are old. One of beds in the living area was broken and my daughter and her husband just cannot stand the condition, they checked in into a nearby hotel. With just one toilet for eight persons, it is very inconvenient. Washroom doors also cannot be locked! All in all we had an unpleasant stay at the motel. It is high time for Agoda to do quality assurance checks on all its advertised properties before promoting them to its customers. Your paying customers depends on you for a decent accomodation.

Reviewed June 21, 2019

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We are disappointed to know you didn't share the opinion of our other guests and were unhappy with the Villa you selected. If you had difficulty working anything, we have a caretaker onsite who would have been able to assist you. Room dimensions and inclusions are clearly outlined on the website, leaving guests to choose how many occupants they include and whether or not price or spaciousness is their priority.

Responded July 09, 2019
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.0
Excellent
umawan from Thailand
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in April 2016

Clean big room”

The room we booked is big enough for us. The room is clean and staff are helpful. Easy to find this hotel.

Reviewed November 28, 2016

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
10.0
Exceptional
Bernard from Australia
Business traveler
Stayed 5 nights in February 2016

Little Oasis in Canberra”

Super clean, super bed and comfortable

Very neat and clean hotel, with a superb pool for the hot days we had.

Reviewed March 04, 2016

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
7.6
Very good
Ashley from Philippines
Group
Stayed 1 night in February 2017

Recommended”

The hotel is a bit far from the city central, but clean and good value for money. We stayed in the hotel for a stop over and we had a good night sleep before we drive to Sydney the following day.

Reviewed March 22, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
4.7
Jason from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in July 2015

Could be cleaner”

staff were helpful and bedding appeared to be clean.

We booked a room in Canberra during Kanga Cup weekend so options were limited.. we'll book earlier next time.

Reviewed July 12, 2015

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
8.8
Excellent
Fitriana from Malaysia
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in April 2017

Great location and peaceful.”

Everything is up to expectation. I think its an old place but the owner takes good care of the place. thank you.

Reviewed May 05, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
Canberra Carotel Motel
6.8
Good
Jason from Australia
Family with young children
Stayed 2 nights in January 2017

Large rooms with some caveats”

Clean rooms & sheets, dated decor (not that it matters), aircon works great and showers are hot. Overall great value & location with a suprisingly good shop in reception, let down slightly by missing fly screens in room and an outdoor BBQ i wouldn't use.

Reviewed January 22, 2017

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Responded March 14, 2018
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