Tall Trees Ainslie Motel
21 Stephen St, Ainslie ACT 2602, Australia
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A well-established motel at Ainslie in Canberra with a 3.6 rating across 605 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Tall Trees Ainslie Motel is a practical Canberra base for business trips, family stays and city breaks, offering newly renovated, air-conditioned accommodation in a quiet, tree-lined setting. For directory purposes, the property is listed in Belconnen, Canberra; the venue’s own website gives its address as 21 Stephen Street, Canberra. It is promoted as being about 10 minutes from the city centre, with key attractions and the wider city within easy reach.
The motel has 83 rooms across several categories, making it suitable for different types of travellers. Standard Queen Rooms provide a queen bed, mini-fridge, microwave, tea and coffee-making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Executive Queen Rooms add a larger layout, an ensuite with a bath and shower, and a private balcony, with garden-view rooms available on request. Families can choose from Small, Medium and Large Family Rooms, accommodating up to three, four or five guests respectively, with combinations of queen, single and bunk beds. A Studio Apartment with a separate bath and shower is also available for guests seeking more space, particularly on longer stays.
Across the property, the emphasis is on straightforward modern comfort. The website lists ergonomic workstations, mini-fridges, complimentary Wi-Fi and digital smart TVs, while selected rooms have private balconies. Guests also have access to free parking, a guest laundry and outdoor barbecue facilities. The surrounding setting is described as peaceful and leafy, giving the motel a quieter feel while retaining convenient access to central Canberra. Non-smoking rooms are listed throughout the accommodation categories shown on the site.
The motel is positioned for visitors exploring Canberra’s cultural, historic and natural attractions. The Australian War Memorial and Anzac Parade are described as being just minutes away, while more than 30 restaurants and cafés are within walking distance in Dickson. Other attractions identified by the venue include the National Gallery of Australia, Parliament House, the National Arboretum Canberra, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra Airport and GIO Stadium Canberra. That combination of room sizes, on-site conveniences and nearby dining makes Tall Trees Ainslie a sensible option for solo travellers, couples, families and visitors travelling for work or leisure.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.6 from 605 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 44
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 84
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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