| parking is free. down-to-earth rooms provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some have whirlpool baths and/or balconies. room service is available. other amenities include a casual restaurant and a bar. set in a leafy commercial area, this casual motel is 9 km from canberra airport, and 15 km from both the australian war memorial and the national gallery of australia. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes, while a 3-bedroom cottage adds a living room and a washer/dryer
Canberra Airport 11 min
National Zoo & Aquarium (22 min)
This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. National Portrait Gallery (18 min)
National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Australian National Botanic Gardens (20 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (18 min)
Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. National Arboretum Canberra (24 min)
Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. Old Parliament House (17 min)
Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. Mount Ainslie (20 min)
Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Australian War Memorial (16 min)
Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Parliament House (18 min)
Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. Telstra Tower (24 min)
Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (19 min)
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. National Museum of Australia (18 min)
Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Lake Burley Griffin (19 min)
Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. National Library of Australia (19 min)
Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. | 
