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Motels in Canberra

We've found 15 motels in Canberra: every motel we've mapped, with drive-up parking, kitchenettes and the distance to the centre. Tall Trees Ainslie Motel is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 7.6/10 from more than 2,800 reviews.

15motels
15list free parking
8.1average guest rating

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Stay AreaTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Canberra3 kmFree7.6 2.8k+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Tall Trees Ainslie Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan13 kmFree7.7 1.5k+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Grand Manor Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan11.5 kmFree8.5 970+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Queanbeyan Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Canberra3.5 kmFree7.5 860+ Check prices for Canberra Lyneham Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan13 kmFree8.4 720+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Golden Age Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan11.5 kmFree7.6 760+ Family rooms Check prices for Crest Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12 kmFree8.8 600+ Family roomsEV chargingAccessible Check prices for Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12.5 kmFree8.3 610+ Pets allowedFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for River Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12 kmFree7.9 350+ KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Parkway Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12.5 kmFree8.5 300+ Family rooms Check prices for Mid City Motor Inn Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Canberra6 kmFree8.8 280+ Family rooms Check prices for Canberra Park Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12 kmFree8.1 270+ Family rooms Check prices for Olympia Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan12 kmFree7.9 260+ Family rooms Check prices for Motel Margeurita on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan13 kmFree8.6 190+ Family rooms Check prices for Rainbow Motel Queanbeyan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Queanbeyan10.5 kmFree7.7 140+ PoolFamily roomsRestaurant Check prices for Country Plaza Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

The 12 most reviewed motels

What to know about motels stays in Canberra

15 of the 15 motels list free parking and 2 list a kitchen or kitchenette. Motels suit drivers: you park at or near the door and check in fast.

Half the stays are within about 12 km of the centre of Canberra.

On the map

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Good for, not for: motels in Canberra

Good for

  • Road trips with the car parked at the door
  • One-night stops
  • Travellers who want simple and practical

Not for

  • Guests who want a pool bar or room service
  • A walkable city-centre stay

Frequently asked questions

Which motels in Canberra have the highest guest rating?

Hamilton's Queanbeyan Motel has a guest rating of 8.8/10 from more than 600 reviews, the highest of the motels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Canberra Park Motel follows with 8.8/10.

Which motels in Canberra have free parking?

15 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Tall Trees Ainslie Motel, Grand Manor Motor Inn and Queanbeyan Motel.

Are there pet-friendly motels in Canberra?

Yes. 4 stays allow pets, including Grand Manor Motor Inn and Queanbeyan Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Canberra?

Tall Trees Ainslie Motel (3 km) and Canberra Lyneham Motor Inn (3.5 km) are the closest in this list to the centre of Canberra. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.