ibis Styles Canberra

ibis Styles Canberra sits on Goyder Street in Narrabundah, an inner-south Canberra hotel that keeps a small number of rooms aside for guests travelling with dogs. It is a budget-friendly, family-oriented property with a pool and an on-site restaurant, and it works well as a base for exploring the city, Fyshwick and the parliamentary triangle without leaving the dog behind.

Dogs at the ibis Styles

Pet-friendly rooms exist but they are not bookable online. The reliable route is to call the hotel directly on (02) 6295 2944 and lock in a pet room before you arrive, because turning up with a dog and an ordinary reservation is where people come unstuck. Fees and any size limits are not published, so confirm both on the call. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but stay off the restaurant areas, and they should be on a lead around the common spaces. The grounds are reasonably generous for late-night toilet stops, and a settled dog will have an easier time than a vocal one, which previous guests have flagged.

Worth knowing

Rooms come in standard and family configurations, including two-bedroom setups, and the property has an outdoor pool for the humans. Guest feedback over the years has been mixed on noise insulation and bed comfort, so light sleepers may want to pack earplugs alongside the dog treats.

Getting there and parking

The address is 203 Goyder Street, Narrabundah, with easy access off the Monaro Highway and a short drive to the city centre and Kingston Foreshore. Free private parking is on site, which makes unloading crates and gear straightforward.

Make a day of it

The Kingston View Drive Fenced Dog Park is minutes away for an off-lead run, and the Good Neighbour Cafe in Kingston is a handy pet-friendly coffee stop on the way back. If you want to compare options before committing, Punthill Narrabundah also takes dogs and sits a few blocks over. More options are listed on the ACT page and the Narrabundah guide.

Pepsi: rang ahead, got a ground-floor room, and the girls at reception made a fuss of me at every arrival and departure. Beds were a bit tired but the location is hard to beat.