[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # Unilodge at UC Short Stays Suburban aparthotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/b8c4fa44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/d2d2f342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, wired internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/6f2301cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/0879d544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/26e51663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Unilodge at UC Short Stays in Bruce offers a charming retreat with practical amenities. Travelers can enjoy the coffee shop and garden, connect to wired internet, visit the on-site restaurant, or spend time relaxing by the barbecue grills. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 10 - Oct. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=8129881&PinnedHotelID=8129881&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Desk, iron/ironing board, wired internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/6f2301cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room in a 5 Share Apartment with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Apartment, 5 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/2a3c8143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 5 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer 5 bedrooms Microwave - 1001 sq ft - 5 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Twin Bed ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/6bc51eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer TV Clothes dryer Separate bedroom - 452 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/6bc51eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Heating Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer TV Clothes dryer - 538 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Desk, iron/ironing board, wired internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/2fe47c7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room in a 5 Share Apartment with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Desk, iron/ironing board, wired internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/9100d945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room in a 5 Share Apartment with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/e677bc01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 7 Bedrooms Apartment ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer 7 bedrooms Microwave - 614 sq ft - 7 bedrooms - Sleeps 7 - 7 Twin Beds ![Desk, iron/ironing board, wired internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8129900/8129881/cf9b6bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room in a Shared 7 – 9 Bed with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Clothes dryer 9 bedrooms Microwave - 65 sq ft - 9 bedrooms - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCanberra-Hotels-Unilodge-UC-Short-Stays.h8129881.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCanberra-Hotels-Unilodge-UC-Short-Stays.h8129881.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Bruce, a neighborhood in Canberra, Unilodge at UC Short Stays is in the suburbs. National Gallery of Australia and National Dinosaur Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Splash Waterpark and CSIRO Discovery Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Canberra Stadium or Manuka Oval. [Visit our Canberra travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra.dx6049663) [View more Aparthotels in Canberra](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra-Apart-Hotels.d6049663-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.24008%2C149.08028&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ar854YYiBdb-I8Vu2cWgFASFJ_I=) Cooinda Hut, off Cooinda Street, Bruce, ACT, 2601 ### What's nearby - University of Canberra - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Australian Institute of Sport - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Canberra Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km - Australian National University - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Canberra Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km ### Getting around - Kingston Canberra Station - 19 min drive - Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Pub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Canberra Labor Club - ‬16 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk ## About this property ### Unilodge at UC Short Stays Suburban aparthotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free aparthotel has a conference center and a coffee shop/cafe. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and laundry facilities. Each apartment features a dryer and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include wired internet and a balcony. The bathroom is shared and weekly housekeeping is available. Unilodge at UC Short Stays offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. In-room wired Internet access is available for a surcharge. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: AUD 100 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for in-room wired internet: AUD 5.95 per day (rates may vary) - Self parking fee: AUD 5.00 per day - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.64 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as University Canberra Village University Canberra Village Bruce University Canberra Village Hostel University Canberra Village Hostel Bruce University Canberra Village Aparthotel Bruce University Canberra Village Aparthotel Unilodge @ UC Short Stays Unilodge at UC Short Stays Bruce Unilodge at UC Short Stays Aparthotel Unilodge at UC Short Stays Aparthotel Bruce ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unilodge at UC Short Stays pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Unilodge at UC Short Stays? > Self parking is available for AUD 5.00 per day. ### What time is check-in at Unilodge at UC Short Stays? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Unilodge at UC Short Stays? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Unilodge at UC Short Stays located? > Located in Bruce, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Canberra and Big Splash Waterpark. Australian Institute of Sport and Black Mountain Nature Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unilodge at UC Short Stays Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 113 6 - Okay 77 4 - Poor 43 2 - Terrible 25 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carolyn Sep 30, 2022 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication Great emergency stay Thanks ##### Carolyn Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Jul 7, 2022 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was very good and quiet and great area for our grand children ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ranjodh Sep 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication A very good place to stay, I booked it as no other accommodation was available, but surprised, it is very clean and quiet, will stay again if visit Canberra ##### Ranjodh Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Located near the aquatic centre and westfield ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lupelima Oct 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Close to everything. Shops and takeaways plus cafes were short walk away from the plaxe. ##### Lupelima Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Binuka Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication I had a hard time getting a phone signal for internet access.. Other than that it was a nice place ##### Binuka Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Raymond Oct 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We checked out Ok leaving room key and magnetc fob in the return box 9:30 am. We shared coffee toast and milk with our young perth truck cyclists. No one on duty at reception. ##### Raymond Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ashleigh Dec 13, 2022 Liked: Communication The showers need a really good clean. Obvious maintenance problems not looked at. In general cheap nice just needs some up keep. ##### Ashleigh ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Oct 26, 2022 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything good except strong stench smell as we entered the apartment with all windows closed. We found the smell came from the drain in the shower. Probably the property was vacant for a while. ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Erica Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great walk to the Westfield in Belconnen and otherwise an easy access to scooters to get where you want to go, good ol' uni students in a share dorm so if you're an old codger that likes quiet then you won't want to be here, because uni students lol Was a bit annoyed with the boom gates to get in/out of the parking lot as it never worked and needed to ring the office to be let in/out, but otherwise not shabby, Hella comfy bed ##### Erica Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Jan 13, 2023 ##### Andrew ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kai Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Kai Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sinead Oct 21, 2022 ##### Sinead Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Eliza Oct 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Convenient quiet location suitable for my needs. Friendly staff and easy check in. ##### Eliza Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Belinda Oct 2, 2022 ##### Belinda Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Oct 1, 2022 ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Eliza Sep 30, 2022 ##### Eliza Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esekaia Jun 13, 2022 ##### Esekaia Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen May 8, 2022 ##### Owen Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon May 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Pretty central to where I needed to be, pleasant staff at check in, easy to get around, clean and tidy and the beds were comfortable ##### Simon Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Chahid Apr 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication The reception staff were not helpful at all in giving directions to unit at all. Spent about 30 minutes trying to find it and asked a few other people around whole also could not read the map given to us by reception. All the reception girl would say was "It's sooo easyyyy" with no help. Wont be going back there again ##### Chahid Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jun 6, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I was given the wrong accommodation there where only students working that did not know what they were doing. Only stayed one night had booked for two. Lost my money on second night. Never again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Good beds, clean, spacious cupboard, cooking facilities, good value. The two bathrooms could be a bottle-neck if all 5 bedrooms rooms were occupied. The paid parking spaces are TINY (in carpark1). You risk damaging adjacent cars when opening doors. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It filled my needs. It’s a nice place to stay. What else can I say ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021