Hotel Realm

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Lobby
XThe Lower House Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600
  • Manuka Oval
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • National Gallery of Australia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Parliament House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

Realm Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 1087 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Atrium Residence

  • 1206 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

Realm One Bedroom Suite

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Lower House Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Realm Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Residence

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Upper House Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Canberra

Located in Barton, Hotel Realm is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Manuka Oval and Manuka Shopping Centre. This 163-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Manuka Oval - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Burley Griffin - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Gallery of Australia - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parliament House - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Questacon - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penny University - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Queen's Terrace Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Kingston - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Bird - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ostani - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Realm

Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
At Hotel Realm, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Valet parking is offered for AUD 40 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include iPads, sitting areas, and minibars. Change of towels is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chairman & Yip
  • Louis Dining
  • Maple + Clove Wholefoods
  • Ostani Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (7,427 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges AUD 1.5 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Travel history and/or health declaration. Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 44 for adults and AUD 22 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of AUD 1.5

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Realm Barton
Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel
Hotel Realm Barton
Hotel Realm Hotel Barton

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Realm?

Hotel Realm offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Realm?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Realm on May 10, 2025 start from $155.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Hotel Realm?

This hotel is situated in Barton within a short 20-minute walk of Parliament House and also 12 minutes on foot from Manuka Oval. You'll also find Manuka Shopping Centre and Old Parliament House less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Realm?

Yes, valet parking is offered for AUD 40 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Hotel Realm?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, mud baths, and body wraps.

Does Hotel Realm have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Realm doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Realm?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

Is Hotel Realm a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Does Hotel Realm have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Realm have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Realm serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Louis Dining.

Will Hotel Realm allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Realm though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Realm have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Realm?

The closest major airport to Hotel Realm is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), which is 7 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Realm?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Realm offer a balcony.

Does Hotel Realm offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Realm if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Realm Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Amazing

Wow. What a beautiful place. I booked a room with King bed and was on Level 3, and while my balcony overlooked a construction site, I could still catch a glimpse of the back of Parliament House. My whole stay was easy and magnificent. Free (secure) parking, easy walking distance to the lake, old (and new) Kingston and Manuka and close to eateries. My room had a bathtub (luxe!) and ample space for just me. There was a full-sized fridge which was super handy for leftover storage, and a coffeepod machine. The whole room was super well appointed and I can't wait to come back to stay. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool closed early as it was a long weekend. Asked for twin and got king bed. Had to ask twice for it to be sorted. Staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELIKI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family loved staying at this property. Couldn’t fault them at all. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annalise

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish kumar

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lokesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip great place to stay. The pool and the gym are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really disappointed that the bad reviews were all true. The room was large which was great; but not overly clean - spiderwebs, Bobby pins from past guests in carpet, marks and scuffs on all walls and all the furniture was dinted and in need of some basic maintenance. Bathroom flooded after every shower as the door didn’t close properly. Housekeeping seem disorganised - I never saw a hallway without a pile of dirty linens waiting to be removed in the entire two days, when our room was made up we were left with no towels at all and our rollaway bed took a good 3 hours and multiple calls to appear. We also had a staff member enter our room without knocking - he clearly thought the room was empty as quickly shut the door and then knocked but we were pretty shocked that knocking isn’t basic protocol for staff when entering a room. I think the biggest issue is realm position themselves as a five star hotel, which therefore leads to some expectations that they just do not deliver on. Never found the QR code for the mini bar or room service so can’t comment on those. I did give feedback to reception on checking out and I cannot fault the staff members response he wrote it down, promised follow up and comped our parking and I felt like he acknowledged our issues very well. The public areas of the hotel are lovely, but the rooms need a good deep clean and repair, and unless the service and offering can be lifted the hotel should only be positioning themselves as a 3.5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Brookelyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was non existent. There was poo on the toilet upon arrival so we had to clean it. I was also woken at night with the sound of someone throwing up constantly it was awful. There was also a glitch and we couldn’t order room service easily. Housekeeping didn’t refresh our room until I called at 4pm and they did it (I’d put the make up my room light on). Pool was small and crowded and as the room service staff were so understaffed I doubted their ability to clean the pool if they are too overwhelmed to clean the rooms. I was promised some butter that would be sent to my room but it never arrived then I called again they told me they’d follow it up, never arrived and they never answered the phone again and I certainly tried many times and at different hours of the day. Just so very disappointed that we couldn’t even spend the second night we’d paid for. We just left as we couldn’t get out of there quickly enough. It’s gone downhill since it first opened years ago. We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Realm let itself down on cleanliness of pool and absolute disorder at both the restaurant and room service- taking one hour for food such as a bowl of chips. Staff weren’t the best- one waiter not assisting us at all to get simply some more bread for our dip. It was ok but not ‘5’ star- service staff need more than a fancy accent to be good - in fact quite the opposite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAJNI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and service was very good !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Wonderful staff who looked after us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Meadowbank

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024