In the heart of Watson, ibis budget Canberra offers a welcoming retreat with laundry facilities and a convenient restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, and enjoy helpful staff who have made past guests feel at home.
Capital Region Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
EPIC - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Canberra Centre - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 18 min drive
Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
Queanbeyan Railway Station - 22 min drive
Bungendore Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Tradies - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Essence - 5 min drive
About this property
ibis budget Canberra
When visiting Canberra, ibis budget Canberra is a great choice to consider. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 5 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 13 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 percent
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs AUD 5 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
ibis budget Canberra Hotel
ibis budget Canberra
Formule 1 Canberra Hotel Canberra
Formule 1 Hotel Canberra
ibis budget Canberra Hotel
ibis budget Canberra Watson
ibis budget Canberra Hotel Watson
Frequently asked questions
Does ibis budget Canberra offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, ibis budget Canberra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at ibis budget Canberra?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at ibis budget Canberra?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 5 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at ibis budget Canberra?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at ibis budget Canberra?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Canberra (9-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near ibis budget Canberra?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around ibis budget Canberra like?
Ibis budget Canberra is in Watson, a short 3-minute walk from Mount Majura Nature Reserve.
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Reviews
ibis budget Canberra Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Very good
Feb 4, 2026
Friendly staff, great amenities, great location
Felix
Felix, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2026
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Daniel
Daniel, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Convenient location and well priced. Tidy condition
Gikenyi
Gikenyi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2025
We were after a low cosr night's accommodation and this property ticked all the boxes. Dont stay here if you want 4 star luxury, but we had a good night and will stay there again in the future.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Good place for a budget stay
Taku
Taku, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2025
The staff were very helpful.
Masako
Masako, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
The staff were nice and supportive
Kesiye
Kesiye, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Great price for somewhere comfortable to sleep.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Quick and easy check in, clean and simple rooms.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Great value, good location and friendly staff.
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great stay. Free parking. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Staff so nice gentle
Ji Hyun
Ji Hyun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Very nice, quiet place. Tidy rooms and the staff are helpful.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Friendly staff, happy to offer extra quilt and lend me phone charger.
Yi
Yi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2024
Very nice staff, w
Quite and convenient location
Khaled
Khaled, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2025
Amenities, they charge for parking where as there is no barrier or anything. its on isolated place and lots of free parking is on the street. Old aircon with no remote. Shower and toilet are together and its very small area if you take shower all the floor area including toilet gets wet.
muhammad
muhammad, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 5, 2024
Bed was comfortable and clean, nice quiet room so good for a stopover
Karina
Karina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2024
The friendliness and service offered by the staff were outstanding throughout our stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
A comfortable bed, a hot shower and an easy place to find were just what I needed.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
Good for one night stay clean and tidy
James
James, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 7, 2024
Friendly staff.
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2023
convenient for parking, quiet place, safe and friendliness staff
Sompong
Sompong, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 8, 2025
The room was reasonably clean, the size of the room was let this property down.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Love the property location excellent it suited our purpose in the close proximity for our needs ,shopping location just a ten minute drive away great recommend this motel thumbs up
Ann Mike
Ann Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Good value for money, good location easy to find. Staff very helpful with after hours check in.