The Best Five
Star Hotels in Canberra

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Located in the elegant suburb of Barton, on the footsteps of Parliament House, Hotel Realm is contemporary in design and features 2 day spas, 2 health clubs and 5 on-site restaurants. It offers a 25-metre lap pool, plunge pool and sauna facilities. The air-conditioned rooms feature modern interiors and stylish furnishings. Each includes a work desk, flat-screen TV with both free in-room movies, cable and a digital concierge. The ensuite bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer. Both Evo Health Club (located in Hotel Realm) and Hale Gym (located a short walk away) boast a fully equipped, state-of-the-art fitness centre and guests can visit Hale Spa or Mudd the Spa for beauty, facial or massage treatments. The Realm Precinct also has a hair salon, Kundalini, on-site. Ostani Bar offers nightly meal deals, drink specials and a Happy Hour, plus weekly events including pop-up champagne bars, free wine tastings and featured spirit tastings. Buvette Bistro & Wine Bar is casual fine dining with modern French cuisine. Hotel Realm is 15 minutes' drive from the Canberra Airport. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Offering a state-of-the-art fitness centre with indoor swimming pool and sauna, this luxury hotel is only 5 minutes' drive from Parliament House. Guests can enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in the guest lounge. Free WiFi is available. Restored to its former 1920s glory and featuring Art Deco design elements, Park Hyatt Canberra is a 10-minute walk from the National Library and a 15-minute walk from the National Gallery of Australia. Each room features luxurious interiors with a sitting area, large work desk and a marble bathroom with deep bathtub and separate shower. Flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and heating are also provided. The Clubhouse at Hyatt Hotel Canberra offers a fully equipped fitness centre with personal trainers, massage services, spa pool, bike hire and a floodlit tennis court. The Promenade Café offers a stylish and relaxed dining experience. Guests have access to 24-hour in-room dining, concierge services and a 24-hour business centre. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Trendy. Great location. Popular among couples. Conveniently located in Canberra, Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Canberra Centre is less than 1 km from the hotel, while National Convention Centre Canberra is a 19-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport, 8 km from Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Superb interior design. Offering a 24/7 front desk, a fitness centre and a bar, Ovolo Nishi is located 5 minutes' drive from Parliament House and the site of the beautiful Floriade display. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV. Ovolo Nishi Canberra is 2 minutes' drive from The Canberra Museum and National Gallery of Australia. All accommodation features a collection of art works and unique vintage furnishings. Each room and apartment includes a bathroom with heated floors, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Facilities include a concierge service and luggage storage facility. The lobby has a large, open fireplace. Our on-site restaurant, Monster, is vegetarian restaurant. Show full description

Lodge. Popular among couples. Featuring guided tours and accommodation alongside animal enclosures, Jamala Wildlife Lodge is situated next to the National Zoo and Aquarium. Guests enjoy free WiFi and and an outdoor pool. African cuisine is served in the dining room. All bookings include a zoo tour experience where guests see a variety of animals including lions, tigers, cheetahs, bears, monkeys, giraffes and zebras. Overnight safari experiences are also available. The air-conditioned accommodation options include private suites and rooms, bungalows and a tree house. All offer a private bathroom, a refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some accommodation offers a spa bath or bathtub. Jamala Wildlife Lodge is 8 minutes' drive from Manuka Oval. It is 10 minutes' drive from central Canberra and the Australian War Memorial. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Opened February 2023. Well set in Canberra, Meriton Suites Canberra provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. All rooms feature a kitchen and a private bathroom. There is parking on-site and the property offers an electric vehicle charging station. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra Centre and Anzac Parade. The nearest airport is Canberra Airport, 8 km from Meriton Suites Canberra. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Just 2 minutes’ drive from Canberra’s city centre, Nishi Apartments at NewActon boasts apartments with award-winning architecture and a private balcony. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a fitness centre. Nishi Apartments at NewActon is within a 10-minute drive of Canberra’s major attractions including Parliament House, the site of the beautiful Floriade display, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia. The eco-friendly apartments are non air-conditioned, instead designed with cross flow ventilation to ensure coolness in summer, and with floor heat retention for warmth in winter. The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and laundry facilities. Each offers contemporary furnishings and artwork, selected by Australian and international designers. The apartments also have a living area with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Show full description