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Red Cedars Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Canberra with free parking

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Breakfast area
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Stirling Ave, Watson, ACT, 2602
  • Place, Capital Region Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, EPIC
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony (Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard family)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard kit. family)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room, Kitchenette (Standard Kit. Family)

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room With One Queen Bed And Bunk Beds

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Canberra

Located in Watson, Red Cedars Motel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Capital Region Farmers Market and EPIC. This 30-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, coffee makers, and TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Capital Region Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • EPIC - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Majura Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kamberra Function Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Knox - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rogane Chimac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Cedars Motel

Motel in Canberra with free parking
Red Cedars Motel features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Red Cedars Motel?

Red Cedars Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Red Cedars Motel?

This motel is situated in Watson within a short 13-minute walk of EPIC and also 8 minutes on foot from Capital Region Farmers Market. You'll also find Canberra Centre and Civic Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Red Cedars Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Red Cedars Motel have a casino?

No, Red Cedars Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Red Cedars Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Red Cedars Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Red Cedars Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Red Cedars Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Red Cedars Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Red Cedars Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Red Cedars Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Red Cedars Motel?

The closest major airport to Red Cedars Motel is Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), which is 12.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Red Cedars Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Red Cedars Motel offer a balcony.

Red Cedars Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 602 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fotios Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms require a big upgrade. Curtains, carpets, beds and bed covers. The seats where clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room friendly staff great budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Staff. Comfortable bed. Blackout Blinds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Shower temperature and shower pressure None
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khairi

Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
No service of the amenities when we went on a day trip and arrived back around 9pn. Room had not been serviced. No fresh towels. No fresh coffee, tea, milk etc Pretty poor response from the counter when I bought it to their attention. $200 per night for a 6 person stay and no servicing. Not likely I'll be recommending the motel to anyone or be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Canberra markets, easy to find, parking provided and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
two day stay. a simple room. quiet enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient. The free wifi and air conditioning were good. We had raw chicken from the previous guest left in the fridge in our room, and there was both live and dead cockroaches in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still producing the goods after all these years

This motel has been here for many years (I've stayed there over a decade ago). Good, basic, functioning motel. The staff are good & there's the usual range of stuff in the room. The only downside was a smell in the bathroom (which may have been coming from outside) that was there when i first arrived, but dissipated over the next few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dayana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient position.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is great value for money, very quiet and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

8/10 Good

Lenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was really quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratheep

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent shower. Walls were a bit thin. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dining on site
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Useful motel near where I wanted to go. The room was fine though cold at night without heating. Parking area small but I found space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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