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ANU - University House Hotel

3.5 star property
Start your day with fresh coffee from one of our cafes. Explore nearby attractions like Australian National University and Canberra Centre before returning to relax amidst beautiful gardens.

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In the heart of Acton, ANU - University House Hotel offers a charming retreat with a daily manager's reception, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a serene garden. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Boffins Restaurant or unwind in the library while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Two Bedroom Suite - 1 Queen and 2 Singles

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Two Bedroom Suite - 4 Singles

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Queen Room + SofaBed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Acton, a neighbourhood in Canberra, ANU - University House Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Royal Canberra Golf Club and Mount Majura Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit CSIRO Discovery Centre and Glebe Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Manuka Oval or Canberra Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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1 Balmain Crescent, Acton, ACT, 2601

What's nearby

  • Acton featuring forests and a lake or waterhole
    Australian National University
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
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    Lake Burley Griffin
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Floriade NightFest showcased the amazing flora festival under a new light. #night #flora #ferriswheel
    Commonwealth Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum of Australia which includes interior views
    National Museum of Australia
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belconnen Town Centre
    Canberra Centre
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station
    11 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wild Panda
    14 min walk
  • Badger & Co
    12 min walk
  • The Goods Wholefoods
    14 min walk
  • Ka Sushi Ramen
    13 min walk
  • Lab
    11 min walk

About this property

ANU - University House Hotel

Hotel located in Acton
At ANU - University House Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Boffins Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and newspapers in the reception
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and a front desk safe
Room features
All 104 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 20 to 30 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boffins Restaurant
  • Fellows Bar and Cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1952
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.96 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 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 11:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 30 for adults and AUD 15 to 25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.96 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

ANU Hotel
ANU University Hotel
ANU University House Acton
ANU University House Hotel
ANU University House Hotel Acton
University House Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is ANU - University House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ANU - University House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at ANU - University House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ANU - University House Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is ANU - University House Hotel located?

Located in Acton, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Film & Sound Archive, Lake Burley Griffin and National Museum of Australia. Australian National University and City Hill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

ANU - University House Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ii is in a beautiful settling, calm and peaceful. My room was more like an apartment, with lounge/study, bedroom and bathroom (no kitchen). The mid-century furniture is well preserved,
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

GordenTallis, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uni House is in a great, quiet location. Despite it being an old building it is clean and spacious. Check-in is always easy and the staff are friendly. Fellows bar is also nice for a drink in the afternoon. I would recommend this especially to people who have a car, as it is a bit of a walk into civic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Roger, Sydney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights. There was no air conditioning. The shower was cold. I told the front desk about it the second morning and they said they would check it. Still cold on the second night. It was like staying in an army barracks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was fine and value for money, staff were polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sad not to be able to have breakfast in Boffins anymore.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was what I expected for the price, although they didn’t mention the shared bathroom facilities until the confirmation phone call on the day before I checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, great ambience, old fashioned comfortable rooms, superb restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Yvanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Déçu pas de lit double, mais très propre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good. Pleasant and friendly staff. Restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since it's so easy to move around by car in Canberra, the location of this hotel is perfect. It's 5 minutes away of every point of interest,plus it's in the quiet, serein, welcoming environment of the university. Room is clean and quiet; simple and reminiscent of the good old days. The 2 restaurants are lovely. I loved my 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Patchy

A convenient place to stay on the ANU campus. Staff were excellent. I appreciated the beautiful courtyard, the in room fridge, large desk, electric jug and tea/coffee. But the bed was not really comfortable (too old); the TV was super tiny; and the seating was hard. Also the cafe was closed all over the weekend (and it was a considerable walk to other cafes).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice in the last couple of months. we avoided 'Boffins' this time as it is over-priced & you definitely do not get what you pay for. we ate at 'Fellows' which was very enjoyable & much better than 'Boffins'. The accommodation was clean, spacious & comfortable as usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very comfortable room. Walking distance to everything. Lovely check-in staff. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

We stay here regularly as it is ideally situated for proximity to activities at ANU as well as close to town and is reasonably priced. Room comfortable and spacious. As always my complaint is always having two single beds rather than a shared bed plus the annoying heavy bathroom door which deliberately swings shut every time one goes in and out of it so filling up the kettle etc is more difficult than it needs to be. Our toilet was difficult to flush plus the tap handle for the shower came off in my hand when I showered. I reported these issues so hopefully they will get fixed. There isn't ever a power point at desk top level for the kettle so we always end up with it sitting down on the carpeted floor. I do think the management could supply an extension cord or improve the set up so that power points are available for use at desk top level. Bending down to floor level is a nuisance.and families with young children would need to be vigilant to prevent scalding injuries from boiling water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very comfortable. The people in the room above were noisy at times
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Peaceful ans tranquil...lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Too noisy. Every time someone shut a door, walked or used the bathroom upstairs it echoed around the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Room is very clean. Cafe is a bit basic but manageable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I missed the text about the shared bathrooms. Not very convenient at 3 a.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the architecture, the interiors, the wooden furniture - all gave the place a great feel to staying there. The staff were helpful and friendly. Great food at Boffins! All in all it was a pleasure to stay there, for the 3rd time! Many thanks. Liz
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place without hype and value for money especially for over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cbd. Clean. Quiet. Good staff friendly. Heloful. Wpukd highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Howevrr small Tv and only free to air. Good breakfast at the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so central to everything and the café was convenient for tired guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Couldn't careless

Food at fellows not fresh. Cold water for showers. Staff at fellows lacks hospitality when serving.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019