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Red Cedars Motel
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8.2

Excellent

1,390 reviews

1,390 reviews

Housekeeping18
Car Park4
Shops1
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7.9

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Mount Ainslie Lookout 4.8 km
Australian War Memorial 5.5 km
Floriade 6.7 km
National Museum of Australia 7.5 km
Questacon 7.8 km
National Gallery of Australia 7.8 km
National Portrait Gallery 7.9 km
Australian Parliament House 9.0 km
National Arboretum 9.8 km
Royal Australian Mint 11.2 km
Nearby landmarks
Billabong Park 210 m
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) 600 m
Central Park 770 m
Kamberra Wine Company 790 m
Flemington Park 810 m
Capital Region Farmers Market 840 m
Watson SupaIGA 880 m
Watson Medical Centre 950 m
Justice Robert Hope Park 1.1 km
Australian Catholic University 1.7 km

Red Cedars Motel

Aspinall St, Watson, Canberra, Australia, 2601 - 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 restaurant to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Garden

Laundry service

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Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Restaurants

Kitchen

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Canberra every 13 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.2
Distance to city center7.2 km
Location rating7.9
Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR)
Distance to airport9.1 km

Rooms available at Red Cedars Motel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.2

Double Twin Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 double beds
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Queen Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 queen bed
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Standard Family Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 bunk bed and 1 double bed...
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Standard Family with Kitchenette
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed
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Standard Twin with Balcony
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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jacuzzi 1 king bed
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
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jacuzzi 1 king bed
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
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Family Room with One Queen Bed and Bunk Beds
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  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
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Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family) (1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds)
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    Family Room Bunk Bed
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      Frequently asked questions

      Is car parking available at Red Cedars Motel?

      Red Cedars Motel has car park onsite free of charge for visitors traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

      What bars are close by Red Cedars Motel?

      While residing at Red Cedars Motel, enjoy your evening or night out at Trinity Bar to get the most out of your nightlife.

      What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Red Cedars Motel?

      Red Cedars Motel's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 18 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

      How long do visitors generally stay at Red Cedars Motel?

      Verified past guests that have stayed at Red Cedars Motel had an average nightly stay of 1 night at this property.

      At what time of the year is Red Cedars Motel most popular?

      Red Cedars Motel's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in December.

      In which languages can Red Cedars Motel's employees communicate?

      Red Cedars Motel can converse up to 2 languages which includes English for visitors that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

      What do past guests like most about Red Cedars Motel?

      Past guests that stayed at Red Cedars Motel have given this property a rating of 8.218 for its excellent value for money as the major highlight for their stay.

      What is the verified guest review consensus about Red Cedars Motel's pet services?

      100.0% of our past visitor reviews have given a positive appraisal and comments about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Red Cedars Motel down in the review section.

      What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to Red Cedars Motel?

      Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Red Cedars Motel an average rating of 8.1. You can look up more detailed customer ratings and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to Red Cedars Motel?

      Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Red Cedars Motel an average rating of 7.8. You can look up on more detailed customer testimonials, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

      What do local travelers think about Red Cedars Motel?

      Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Red Cedars Motel an average rating of 8.2. You can look up on more comprehensive customer evaluations, and feedback for this property down in the review section.

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      What people love about Red Cedars Motel

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "The front desk persons are nice, and the rooms are clean, equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave oven."

        Miaoda

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        March 18, 2023

      • 8.8

        Excellent
        Cleanliness

        "No mustiness, clean and comfortable."

        Jennifer

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        March 7, 2023

      • 8.4

        Excellent
        Location

        "Great place, close to the location we needed."

        Rebecca

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        May 19, 2023

      Property ranking|Compared to 260 Canberra properties
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      Cheapest price score
      Room comfort score
      8.2/10
      Value for money score
      8.2/10
      Service score
      8.1/10
      Better than
      97
      %
      of Canberra properties
      Better than
      91
      %
      of Canberra properties
      Better than
      83
      %
      of Canberra properties
      Better than
      80
      %
      of Canberra properties
      Overall rating:

      8.2

      Excellent
      1,390 reviews
      Cleanliness
      8.0
      Facilities
      7.3
      Location
      7.9
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      What travelers say they love:
      The motel itself was fine and the staff were all ok.
      John from Australia
      Couple
      More about Red Cedars Motel

      More about Red Cedars Motel

      Red Cedars Motel

      Getting in and around Canberra is a breeze when staying at Red Cedars Motel, located just minutes away from the city center.
      Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. 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.
      Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the motel's tours. Packing light is possible at Red Cedars Motel thanks to the motel's laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service 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.
      Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the motel are equipped with air conditioning. Some rooms at Red Cedars Motel even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms.
      In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. It's good to know that a hair dryer and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


      Dining and things to do

      A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the motel, for whenever you get hungry. Light snacking is available day or night with the motel's vending machines. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.


      Around the property

      Experience Canberra like a true local. Be sure to stop by Australian Parliament House located 8.9 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 97% cheaper than other options.
      Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 84% of the city's other accommodations.
      Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 90% of accommodations in the city.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Very good
      Facilities

      7.3

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      12 mentions

      Breakfast

      5 mentions

      Food & Dining

      1 mention

      Car Park

      1 mention

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Portuguese
      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
      • Tours
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Anti-viral cleaning products
      • Breakfast in room
      • Cashless payment service
      • Daily disinfection in all rooms
      • Daily disinfection in common areas
      • Doctor/nurse on call
      • First aid kit
      • Free face masks
      • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Hot water linen and laundry washing
      • Hygiene certification
      • 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
      • Shared stationery removed
      • Staff trained in safety protocol
      • Temperature check for guests and staff
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Alternative meal arrangement
      • BBQ facilities
      • Grocery delivery
      • Kitchen
      • Restaurants
      • Room service
      • Shared kitchen
      • Vending machine
      Services and conveniences
      • Air conditioning in public area
      • Contactless check-in/out
      • Elevator
      • Facilities for disabled guests
      • Heating in public area
      • Laundry service
      • Luggage storage
      • Meeting/banquet facilities
      • Postal service
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smoking area
      • Xerox/fax in business center
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Access
      • Check-in/out [express]
      • Front desk [24-hour]
      • Non-smoking rooms
      • Pets allowed
      • Service animals are welcome
      Getting around
      • Car park [free of charge]
      • Car park [on-site]
      Available in all rooms
      • Air conditioning
      • Alarm clock
      • Coffee/tea maker
      • Free bottled water
      • Hair dryer
      • Ironing facilities
      • Kitchenette
      • Microwave
      • Non-smoking
      • Refrigerator
      • TV

      Location

      Aspinall St, Watson, Canberra, Australia, 2601
      Very good
      Location

      7.9

      Airports
      • Canberra Airport (CBR)
        9.1 km
      • Cooma-Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM)
        119.3 km
      Public transportation
      • Giles St Kingston Shops Bus Station
        9.5 km
      • Canberra Railway Station
        9.8 km
      Hospital or clinic
      • Watson Medical Centre
        950 m
      Shopping
      • Old Bus Depot Markets
        9.1 km
      Convenience store
      • Caltex Woolworths
        300 m
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        2.0 km

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Mount Ainslie Lookout
        4.8 km
      • Australian War Memorial
        5.5 km
      • Floriade
        6.7 km
      • National Museum of Australia
        7.5 km
      • Questacon
        7.8 km
      • National Gallery of Australia
        7.8 km
      • National Portrait Gallery
        7.9 km
      • Australian Parliament House
        9.0 km
      • National Arboretum
        9.8 km
      • Royal Australian Mint
        11.2 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Billabong Park
        210 m
      • Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
        600 m
      • Central Park
        770 m
      • Kamberra Wine Company
        790 m
      • Flemington Park
        810 m
      • Capital Region Farmers Market
        840 m
      • Watson SupaIGA
        880 m
      • Watson Medical Centre
        950 m
      • Justice Robert Hope Park
        1.1 km
      • Australian Catholic University
        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 0-17 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • Please note that reception is opened till 9:00 pm. If guests are arriving later than 9:00 pm, please advise at time of reservation. The reception closes at 8:00 pm on Sundays and Public Holidays.
      • The maximum occupancy for Standard Family Room is up to 6 guests. There is an additional charge for extra persons.
      • 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-out until10:00
      Getting around
      • Distance from city center7.2 km

      Reviews of Red Cedars Motel from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      7.9
      Cleanliness8.0
      Facilities7.3
      Location7.9
      Room comfort and quality8.2
      Service8.1
      Value for money8.2
      High score for Canberra
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (33)
      8-9 Excellent (31)
      7-8 Very Good (42)
      6-7 Good (8)
      <6 Below Expectation (20)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (41)
      Jun - Aug (33)
      Sep - Nov (30)
      Dec - Feb (30)

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      rachel from Australia
      Business traveler
      Queen Room
      Stayed 2 nights in April 2022

      So clean and lovely operator”

      Great stay...very clean room and up to date amenities. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend!

      Reviewed April 19, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Kirsten from United States
      Couple
      Queen Room
      Stayed 1 night in November 2020

      This is a great hotel.”

      Good sized room, comfy mattress and pillows. Very clean, with nice additions like microwave and toaster. Actually a really great location and local shops were not far and well stocked.

      Reviewed November 30, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Cary from Australia
      Couple
      Double Twin Room
      Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

      Good quality accommodation”

      Excellent location for access to Canberra landmarks esp. Australian War Memorial. We will refer our fridnds to here. Thanks

      Reviewed June 02, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Bryan from Australia
      Couple
      Standard Family with Kitchenette
      Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

      Great quite Motel”

      Very friendly staff, just outside the city but close to a lot of venues

      Reviewed May 23, 2022

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      I from Australia
      Solo traveler
      Double Twin Room
      Stayed 1 night in May 2021

      Exceptional”

      Room is very cozy and clean. It has everything I need to stay overnight. Linens are new and smell fresh!

      Reviewed May 11, 2021

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Brooke from Australia
      Family with teens
      Double Twin Room
      Stayed 7 nights in July 2022

      Value for money”

      We stayed for 7 nights and thought this place was great value for money. Although nothing flash, the bed was comfortable, great shower pressure and the room has a toaster, kettle, microwave and a small fridge. Free use of washing machine and dryer which was a bonus too! Would definitely stay again

      Reviewed July 10, 2022

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      8.8
      Excellent
      ietje from Australia
      Couple
      Queen Room
      Stayed 2 nights in December 2022

      Short break in National Capital”

      Great stay, large room, comfortable bed, good parking. Easy trip into town centre. Recommended for a stay in Canberra. Would stay here again.

      Reviewed December 04, 2022

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Tara from Australia
      Solo traveler
      Queen Room
      Stayed 2 nights in January 2023

      Nice stopover”

      Place was clean and was quiet so couldn’t fault that. Staff were friendly, and the rooms had Aircon’s, which was great as it was hot at the time I visited. Had everything i needed and was close to everywhere I needed to go. My only complaint is that there was no door sign you could put up to stop them from servicing the room. I don’t like having to pack away and lock everything up every time I stay somewhere for more than one night and appreciate having a do not disturb sign to stop them from coming into the room. Not sure if other rooms have a door sign they can use, but my room did not. Would however stay again.

      Reviewed February 02, 2023

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Susan from Australia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Family with Kitchenette
      Stayed 1 night in February 2023

      RED CEDARS MOTEL”

      Welcoming staff. Basic, but clean. Jug & toaster provided. Lovely environment with BIRDS chirping in the trees. FRESH air!

      Reviewed February 07, 2023

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      7.2
      Very good
      Lynn from Australia
      Couple
      Queen Room
      Stayed 1 night in October 2022

      Comfortable and clean”

      Very helpful staff and comfortable for a nights stay

      Reviewed October 20, 2022

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      7.6
      Very good
      Thinzar from Australia
      Family with young children
      Standard Family Room
      Stayed 1 night in October 2020

      Good value for money ”

      Room big enough for family. Clean and nice bathroom. But cannot use Wifi, no signal at all

      Reviewed October 28, 2020

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      7.6
      Very good
      Ghufran from Australia
      Family with young children
      Standard Family with Kitchenette
      Stayed 1 night in April 2021

      Very good”

      Was worth to stay one day

      Reviewed April 09, 2021

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      5.5
      Stuart from Australia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Family with Kitchenette
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2021

      BYO Pesticide ”

      The layout and facilities are fine But the room had a serious lack of cleaning , bed area was infested with fleas , my arm and body was covered in bites after the first night , there were flies and moths along with cobwebs the lights and cupboard tops and blinds dusty , the rooms had no sound proofing so could hear Everything the guests could say and do , aircon was good , some noisy guests some nights of the week, The staff were friendly enough notifying me of late arrival procedure , but unfortunately the cleaning and maintenance of the place really ruined my experience

      Reviewed April 09, 2021

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      5.2
      Pavan from Australia
      Family with young children
      Standard Family Room
      Stayed 1 night in December 2019

      Bugs in Bed”

      Room is spacious for family lack of cleanliness. I found bug in my bed, unfortunately I cannot attach the picture here. I have mentioned the same at reception. I suggest to go for other motel/hotel.

      Reviewed January 03, 2020

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      4.0
      Anthony from Australia
      Couple
      Standard Family with Kitchenette
      Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

      Hard beds; dirty dishes, soiled carpet”

      On arrival - TV remote only partly working; plate and cup had not been washed from previous use; shampoo and conditioner not in correct dispensers;

      Reviewed May 17, 2021

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      9.0
      Exceptional
      Frank from Australia
      Couple
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2012

      Quiet and Convenient”

      Affordable, recently refurbished, clean and comfortable.

      Hotels in Canberra are rather overpriced, so if you are not a spendthrift and just need a room for a good night's sleep, then this motel is to be highly recommended. It is in the northern edge of Canberra, in a quiet spot in Watson, even though it is just off the Federal Hwy (which becomes Northbourne Ave). We had 3 nights there and slept in every morning. There is no restaurant, but our room had a good refrigerator, microwave oven as well as the usual tea/coffee making facility.

      Reviewed April 21, 2012

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      William from Australia
      Couple
      Stayed 12 nights in December 2010

      Beautifully clean and tidy motel. Handy location.”

      Management could not do enough to make us welcome.
      Housekeeping staff sometimes a little slow.

      the managers of this motel have a very friendly and caring disposition. they were only too willing to help no matter what! we would definitely stay at red cedars next time we are in canberra.

      Reviewed January 09, 2011

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      7.3
      Very good
      Colin from Australia
      Couple
      Stayed 4 nights in March 2012

      Convenient motel at reasonable cost”

      Location near but off main road, quiet suburban location

      We had stayed at Red Cedars Motel several years ago, In some ways this time it did not quite live up to our expectations, but in important matters it did. Disappointing that breakfasts were an additional expense, motel style on trays. We had only cereal/milk and toast. Last night a bit of noise from adjoining or upstairs unit but acceptable. Standard motel services like tea/coffee/biscuits and TV were very satisfactory. Shower cubicle did not have a screen or curtain so wet bathroom floor,

      Reviewed March 19, 2012

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      8.7
      Excellent
      June from Australia
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in May 2012

      Clean, quiet and good value. ”

      Good service, great value for money. Clean and very quiet.

      although the motel is not in the centre of canberra, it is very convenient to the dickson shops where there is a wide variety of restaurants. there were many asian fusion eateries and we had a really wonderful time deciding on where to eat..and a great meal too. if you have a car, travel to any part of canberra is not a problem from here. it was especially nice and quiet as it was off the main road.

      Reviewed May 08, 2012

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      7.7
      Very good
      Colin from United Kingdom
      Couple
      Stayed 1 night in January 2011

      Great location with all the facilities required”

      Helpful staff with good service
      none for us

      Good value with excellent facilities in a quiet location with helpful staff the Red Cedars is ideally located on the north side of Canberra with easy access to the city & government centres plus exhibitions at the race-course.

      Reviewed January 14, 2011

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