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Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel with health club and 24-hour business centre

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Business centre
Terrace/patio
Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living room
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Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
  • Australian National University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Australia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Nishi Studio Pad - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 43 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area

2 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

1 Bedroom Nishi Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon | Living area

Nishi 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View - Eco Friendly No Aircon

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Nishi Pad Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 Bedroom Apartment Lake View-Eco Friendly No Aircon

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Nishi Two Bedder Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Nishi Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

Nishi One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Canberra

A luxury stay in the heart of Canberra awaits you at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo. Within steps you'll find Australian National University and Lake Burley Griffin within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique aparthotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a balcony or patio and an iPod dock. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A pillowtop bed and premium bedding welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include designer toiletries. A dining area, a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .The restaurant, Monster Kitchen and Bar, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the aparthotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym along with access to bike hire and yoga classes. 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Canberra City Centre aparthotel include National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
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What's nearby

  • Australian National University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Australia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canberra Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Gallery of Australia - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Parliament House - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 6 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Goods Wholefoods - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Before Ten - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wild Panda - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪QT Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cupping Room - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo

Luxury aparthotel with health club and 24-hour business centre
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.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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 at the property

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. 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. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

former Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments Canberra
Design Icon Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel Canberra
Design Icon Apartments managed Hotel Hotel
Design Icon managed Canberra
Design Icon managed
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
Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Aparthotel Canberra

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$258.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Yep, Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo has a covered self car park for AUD 35 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

What luxury perks are available at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

This property features a health club, as well as pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo a romantic place to stay?

Wine-tasting room and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo.

Is Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo is a hit with families.

Does Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

No, Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nishi Apartments Eco Living By Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 380 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely place
Amazing service and view. Thank you to the surprise plate of beautiful treats for the anniversary couple that we're staying with us. Apartment was spacious and far more interesting than the usual room in other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view shown in photo on this site has a great view facing south over lake. The room i was given faced west to a communications tower. Facing the afternoon sun it would have been uncomfortably hot given theres no air conditioning. Thankfully when I complained they gave me a better room - like the picture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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