Bars· Canberra
The Pearl Hotel
A stylish bar in the heart of Canberra's Civic with a near-perfect 4.9 rating — a polished spot for drinks in the city.
Open late (after 10pm)Open 7 daysOpen Mondays+1 more
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Hotel Queanbeyan
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Straightforward rooms with flat-screen TVS, plus a casual restaurant, 4 bars and a liquor store.
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Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park - QRCP
Where to Stay · Queanbeyan
A well-established riverside caravan park at Queanbeyan near Canberra with a 3.7 rating across 451 guests.
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49Spot Score
Tuggeranong Short Stay Apartments
Where to Stay · Greenway
A well-regarded short-stay apartment at Greenway in Canberra's Tuggeranong with a 4.8 rating across 12 guests.
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58Spot Score
Punthill Apartment Hotels | Tuggeranong
Where to Stay · Greenway
A well-regarded apartment-hotel at Greenway in Canberra's Tuggeranong with a 4.7 rating across 77 guests.
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Abode Tuggeranong
Where to Stay · Greenway
Contemporary apartment hotel featuring streamlined units with kitchens, plus parking & bike rentals.
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48Spot Score
Sweet Home by the Golf Course
Where to Stay · Nicholls
A highly rated stay at Nicholls in Canberra's Gungahlin with a 4.8 rating across 8 guests.
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47Spot Score
Eaglehawk Park Canberra
Where to Stay · Sutton
A well-established park and holiday stay at Sutton near Canberra with a 3.4 rating across 294 guests.
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Gold Creek Tourist Resort
Where to Stay · Nicholls
Relaxed motel offering simple rooms and an outdoor pool, plus a bar and a cosy restaurant.
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