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Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Australian National University
    2 min walk
  • Lake Burley Griffin
    5 min walk
  • Canberra Theatre Centre
    14 min walk
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    16 min drive
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Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 43 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Nishi Pad Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

Luxury Canberra aparthotel in Canberra City Centre with a health club
This smoke-free aparthotel features a restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area. Limited housekeeping is available.
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offers 17 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Accommodation at this 5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club.

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

During your stay at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo, you're just a quick walk from Australian National University. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available. Built in 2013, this luxury aparthotel has 17 apartments over 13 floors. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and a balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Monster Kitchen and Bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, yoga classes and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Australian National University and a 4-minute drive from Parliament House
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Canberra aparthotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Monster Kitchen and Bar – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • Monster Kitchen and Bar

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order 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 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Health club
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 floors
  • 17 units
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2013
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Air conditioning is not provided
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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Design Icon Apartments Canberra
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Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel Canberra
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former Design Icon
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living Ovolo
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Eco Living Ovolo
Design Icon Apartments managed by Hotel Hotel
Hotel Hotel Apartments (former Design Icon)
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Canberra
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel
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Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 374 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rudi

Highway traffic noise.
First time visit. Although the description days Lake View, it’s more like in front of the busy highway. If you're light sleepers, I would not recommend this as it gets quite noisy at nights due to fast traffic right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped apartment with stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for an easy stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Prior to arrival no one answered the phone while trying over 3 hours to confirm or booking , Great looking building but the lack of service at front desk check in along with the terrible effort within the room ie furnishing is all disappointing , we have stayed in both the hotel and apartment style at the Ovolo Canberra We have recently also stayed at the QT hotel across the road ... both deserve a poor review We will give the Hyatt a go next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how central it was and the spectacular view of the lake and Parliament House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very smelly without aircon. Hand towel might not be clean version. I will not stay again. First time will be the last time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great plaace to stay but confusion on entry and how to park?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

giordana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Giordana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was what I paid for and was primarily interested in the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

inzale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like the foldout bed which was not mentioned, kept tripping over it. Quilt had stains, dirty lounge, not very clean overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Asquith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a last minute accommodation in Canberra and we decided to treat ourselves to an apartment at Ovolo Nishi. The studio apartment was nice, but feel we would pick the hotel room next time instead. The balcony and view of the lake was the winning point for the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Small balcony , standing room only. Nice unit, freezer in fridge needed defrosting .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish, comfortable, and genuinely ecologically conscious hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wahib

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Architecturally beautiful, back of house need week
This was the second time i have stayed here. Both times someone from house keeping has let themselves into my room shortly after check in. My first room was great, unfortunately i booked an apartment for the second stay and it was quite cramped, i also didn’t have any glasses, coffee/t, utensils. There was also a terrible smell coming from the drains. Bar staff were friendly however their pos system could use an upgrade, to order one drink took a long time as they needed to press 100 buttons just to get the sale through.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amela

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice but found the rooms to be very stuffy and dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Mawson Lakes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The unit was nice enough but it was not convenient and not value for money- parking is $35-$40/night. Staff not friendly or helpful when asking simple questions (wifi/gym). Building is interesting but if you want a unit (e.g. I wanted small kitchen and washer/dryer) there at much more comfortable and less expensive options within easy walking distance. They’ve gone to extreme to be modern at the expense of comfort and ease for travellers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Trip
Apartments were great but pots and pans not so goo - Hadley’s got extremely hot 🔥 and I burnt my hands.Couch uncomfortable and cover kept sliding off Champagne and chocolates were appreciated
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023