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Abode Gungahlin

★★★★·9.0/ 10Excellent
·Hotels
📍Cnr Anthony Rolfe Avenue & Gribble St, Gungahlin · Canberra ↗
📞+61 1300 122 633
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 29 facilities +
Review
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This aparthotel is located 4. 5km from the National Dinosaur Museum, 7. 5km from the University of Canberra, 7. 6km from the Australian Institute of Sport, and approximately 8km from Canberra Stadium. Opened in 2010, this air-conditioned hotel offers 61 rooms, Wi-Fi (fee applies), tour booking assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free on-site parking is also available. Rooms feature sofa beds, work desks, pillow-top mattresses with down comforters and premium bedding, and 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and free movie channels. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Each room also includes air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. The hotel restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and brunch. The hotel is situated at the corner of Anthony Rolfe Avenue and Gribble Street in Gungahlin, a 20-minute drive from Canberra Airport, approximately 25 minutes from the city center, and an 8-minute drive from Exhibition Park.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 240 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise the central location, self-contained amenities, and cleanliness. Major complaints involve noise from nearby McDonald's, bars, and sirens, poor soundproofing, tight parking, and occasional Wi-Fi issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location8.9
Rooms8.8
Cleanliness8.8
Surroundings8.8
Service8.7
Facilities8.6
Wi-Fi8.5
Value8.3
＋ PraisedExcellent location · Comfortable beds · Friendly staff · Good value for money
－ ComplaintsTV issues · Poor soundproofing · Maintenance issues · Cleanliness and odors

KEYIdeal for convenience seekers. Request rooms away from entertainment venues for quietness and confirm parking availability.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what amenities are nearby?＋
Located in central Canberra with excellent accessibility to shopping and dining (Dimension score: 8.9). Note that proximity to a 24-hour McDonald's drive-thru may cause noise.
roomWhat are the room features? Is it suitable for long stays?＋
Apartment-style rooms feature kitchenettes, laundry, and streaming services, ideal for long stays (Room score: 8.8). Some units offer interconnecting options. Check for maintenance issues like TV faults mentioned in reviews.
pros_consWhat do guests like most and least?＋
Pros: Excellent location, clean rooms, and full amenities (Recommendation rate: 99%). Cons: Noise from traffic/bars/sirens due to poor soundproofing, limited parking, and occasional Wi-Fi instability.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋
Yes, it allows children and offers family/interconnecting rooms. Kitchenettes and laundry are practical for families. However, note potential noise from nearby McDonald's and tight weekend parking.
policyWhat are the check-in/out times? Are pets allowed?＋
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 10:00. Pets are allowed, and accessible studios are available for guests with mobility impairments.
businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋
Business guests appreciate spacious rooms, modern facilities, and value. Free wired internet (WiFi score: 8.5) and laundry aid work-life balance. However, note severe night noise from nearby roads/bars and occasional maintenance issues.
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