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Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park

Corner Aspinall & Zelling Streets, Canberra 2602, Australia
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Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park
Ranked #41 of 52 hotels in Canberra
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Gosford, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

WE have stayed at the carotel many times over the last 10 years, with school groups, family accomodation , motel and will be needing to use the caravan sites in the near future. The carotel is convienent to our daughters house who lives in watson. I am writing a response as a "Grey Nomad" and traveller of many years. WE... More

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Robert H, Manager at Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you for your feed back, we value your custom and look forward to your next visit. The Owners are currently seeking quotes from various trades people to assist with an upgrade of various rooms. We look forward to this work being completed prior to your next stay with us. Kind regards More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We stayed with our two school groups on separate weeks in May of this year, and we were very happy with everything - accommodation, service, meals, etc. We booked the family cabins for both groups and the rooms were warm and comfortable. The school kids loved the showers and toilet in the rooms. The chef is great - he runs... More

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Robert H, Manager at Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park, responded to this review
16 June 2013

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to offering your group another pleasant stay when you are next in Canberra. Kind regards More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This hotel was a great choice for our 70+ group of year 6 students from Sydney. We stayed in the villas which were roomy, some housing up to six students. It was also very comfortable for the teachers. The dining room ran on a strict schedule to cater for all the school groups staying. The dining staff were very efficient... More

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Robert H, Manager at Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park, responded to this review
16 June 2013

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your positive comments. Kind regards, Robert More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Luckily we only spent one night in this caravan park - one of the worst I´ve ever been to. We paid $34 dollars for a powered site, which turned out to be totally overpriced for what we found. The sites do basically have no grass and everything looks like nobody looks after the park. Worst of all are the amenities,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed in an powered site at the Carotel Canberra - after requesting a move from the dirt permanent area to a more grassed area we were still very unhappy with the park. Staff are extremely rude and unhelpful, facilities outdated and filthy dirty. I would not recommend this park to anyone staying in Canberra. I cannot give a review... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Canberra Carotel is located on the north side of Canberra. We booked an unpowered camping site here for a 3 night stay in Canberra. We paid $35 for the site, which is very expensive for what is provided. The amenities block was very basic and not very clean. They did have a small swimming pool which we did not use... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Okay, there are parts of the Carotel that were okay, but not many. Booking the room was easy online, and they confirmed straight away, which was good. When we pulled up we knew that we were in for something unexpected. The person who checked us in was very brief in her attitude, but I will put this down to a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

We found our recent stay unsatisfactory on many accounts. The facilities were below average, with poor bathrooms, uneven caravan sites & aside from a pool(which is good) nothing for children. We would not feel so negatively toward this establishment should the price reflect the quality. We paid similar & in some cases less at 4/5 star Big 4 parks. They... More

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Management response:
3 March 2013

Thank you for your response. I am pleased that you found the location suitable and convenient to the attractions that you chose to inspect. The owners are aware that major improvements are needed for the Caravan/ Camping sites and will be starting on an up grade in the near future. More

Preston, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Stayed here one night while we visited Canberra, that was enough. Imagine a cross between a Pontins Holiday Camp ready to be demolished and an army camp. Site was scruffy and tired. Amenity block was dire! Not dirty but very old and in need of an upgrade. The sinks were a long stainless steel trough with 4 taps. Summed up... More

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Management response:
10 February 2013

Thank you for your feed back. The owners are starting on a major up grade of the facilities and the Caravan section is on the list. We look forward to your return trip and hope you will notice the improvments.Kind regards More

Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Stayed 4 nights on a powered caravan site ,reasonably priced,toilet & shower amenities are OK.Has a rural outlook saw rabbits in the paddock next door and a fox came scrounging one night.Caravan sites with power & water could do with a bit more grass and some needed leveling. helpful & friendly staff, good pool and BBQ area,some shaded area's.WiFi is... More

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Management response:
28 January 2013

Thank you for your feed back. We do appreciate your comments and are pleased you enjoyed your time while in Canberra. We look forward to seeing you again some time and hopefully you will experience some new improvments. More

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Additional Information about Canberra Carotel Motel & Caravan Park

Address: Corner Aspinall & Zelling Streets, Canberra 2602, Australia
Region: Australia > Australian Capital Territory > Greater Canberra > Canberra
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #41 of 52 hotels in Canberra
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Canberra Carotel Motel/ Caravan Park which is situated on an undulating 20 acres in a rural setting,located just 6 klms north of Canberra's main shopping hub and idealy located to numerous major attractions.We offer a variety of accommodation catering for individuals through to large groups. We offer facilities for camping, caravaning,staying in motel rooms,cabins,units or villas.We also have two seperate self catering blocks that sleep up to 12 guests in individual rooms.Our large,dedicated and experienced team of staff is eager to assist in making your stay as enjoyable as possible ... more   less 

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