Abode Phillip

Abode Phillip is a 54-room, apartment-style hotel in Phillip, in Canberra’s south, suited to both short stays and longer visits. Its self-contained rooms are designed for work trips, leisure stays, families and corporate groups, with room types ranging from studios to one-bedroom apartments. The property is also pet friendly, with selected rooms available for guests travelling with their dogs, and offers accessible studios for guests with mobility needs.

The rooms are set up for a practical, independent stay rather than a traditional hotel experience. Each includes a kitchenette and washer/dryer, along with air conditioning or heating, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi and Google STAYCAST streaming. Depending on the room, kitchen facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop and dishwasher. One-bedroom apartments include a queen bed and can accommodate a sofa bed for an additional fee, while studio options are available with queen, king or accessible configurations.

Phillip is a useful base for exploring Canberra’s south. The hotel is a six-minute drive from Canberra Hospital, around 10 minutes from the Parliamentary Triangle and about 15 minutes from Canberra’s CBD and Canberra International Airport. Guests can walk to a major shopping precinct, local parks and scenic nature trails. For meals, Vanilla Pod Woden is directly opposite the hotel entrance and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The lobby also has access to the Abode Pantry, which offers food, drinks and travel essentials, including frozen meals and snacks.

With reception open from 8am to 8pm daily, Abode Phillip offers a straightforward option for travellers who value in-room facilities and flexibility. It can work well for families needing extra space, corporate visitors requiring a kitchenette and laundry, pet owners, or solo travellers looking for a room with more independence than a standard hotel setup. Limited underground parking is available by pre-booking, and the hotel also supports mobile access and non-smoking stays.