Sundown Villas offers modern comfort and family-friendly amenities. Enjoy the library, swim in the seasonal adult or children's pool, use complimentary WiFi, and benefit from express check-out.
Symonston, a neighborhood in Canberra, is home to Sundown Villas. Old Parliament House and Blundells' Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Red Hill Nature Reserve and Jerrabomberra Grassland Reserve - Canberra Nature Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Manuka Oval or The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Canberra travel guide
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 floor
Banquet hall
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, September, and October:
Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to May
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
Property is also known as
Best Western Sundown
Sundown Villas Gateway Lifestyle Motel Symonston
Best Western Sundown Motel Resort Symonston
Best Western Sundown Symonston
Sundown Villas Gateway Lifestyle Motel
Best Western Sundown Hotel Symonston
Sundown Motel Resort Symonston
Sundown Symonston
Sundown Villas Gateway Lifestyle Symonston
Sundown Villas Gateway Lifestyle
Sundown Villas Motel Symonston
Sundown Villas Motel
Sundown Villas Symonston
Sundown Villas by Gateway Lifestyle
Best Western Sundown Motel Resort
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Sundown Villas Motel Symonston
Frequently asked questions
Does Sundown Villas have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.
Is Sundown Villas pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sundown Villas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sundown Villas?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Sundown Villas located?
Located in Symonston, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Red Hill Nature Reserve, The Cusack Centre, and Manuka Oval. Lake Burley Griffin and Manuka Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sundown Villas Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 449 reviews
10 - Excellent
129
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 449 reviews
8 - Good
205
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 449 reviews
6 - Okay
71
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 449 reviews
4 - Poor
32
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 449 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shehroz
Jan 19, 2026
I stayed in this room on rent and had a very good experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The place was quiet and well maintained. Everything I needed was available, and the environment was safe and pleasant. The owner was helpful and cooperative. Overall, it was a good stay and I would recommend this place to others."
Shehroz
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Dana
Dec 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff person at reception was really nice. Room was dated but clean. The bed was comfortable. Good Wi-Fi. It was good for one-night and was the cheapest accommodation I could find during Spilt Milk festival.
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa (#279). The unit was very dirty. Mouldy curtains in one of the rooms, very dusty around the skirting and carpet. It hasn't had a proper clean in a very long time. We have stayed at Sundown many times previously and it's never been this bad. Even though the villas are looking a bit tired and in need of refresh, they are comfortable, spacious and location is quiet and close to shops.
The lay out of the unit was really nice and worked well for our family and it was cleaned on a surface level but it hadn’t had a deep clean for a very long time. There were cobwebs in the rafters, garbage left from previous guests under the single bed and in the bed side tables and the blanket had old blood stains on them while the shower door didn’t work properly. The carpet and drapes and had seen better days and were also in need of a deep clean.
We really wanted to love this place as it was so convenient for us but unfortunately we couldn’t. So much untapped potential
These villas are comfortable and basically equipped for short stays. The property is conceniently located for access to many areas of Canberra.
Kay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
David
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet even though their were groups of school children staying. Very conveniently located for getting into city centre. Very happy with location, standard of villa for the cost.
I have stayed at Sundown Villas on 3 previous occasions and again I am more than happy to say that I would stay here again at the price and the location for my heeds whe. Visiting the ACT
The room was nice and roomy, however the bed only had a bedside light on one side and the fluro light cover fell of the bedroom light fell on us during the night.
This property was perfect for our stay and very comfortable.
There were ants in the kitchenette on our first morning and there were some stains on the curtains and the back of the sofa.
The beds were very comfortable and even though it was cold for our stay, the bedding and accommodation was very warm.
We would stay here again.
Thank you :)
The staff are great. Very clean. Quiet people. It was very cold in Winter. The air con didn’t warm the villa well. I would like to visit again. However, Summer and Spring is best. The pool & BBQ area are kept extremely clean.
Slavica
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Judy
Nov 15, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The bbq facilities were in very good condition. The area around clothes line & laundry untidy. The villas could have more utensils such as can opener, salad bowls & a saucepan. There was limited liquid detergent supplied for kitchen.
Unfortunately, we had to canceled our stay in this villa. What a waste of time, drove all the way from Sydney to have a break for the kids School holidays but upon checking into the room/villa we are welcomed with an awful smell. Mouldy, dusty, old kinda smell the place are not clean properly it has full of thick dust everywhere, carpet are dirty and so much stains, the bed had already shrank and outdated, the bed runner/blanket is very dirty it is unwashed I’m sure for a long time. The curtains are very mouldy it is very obvious and visible to everyone because you can clearly see it from outside too through the glass wall, even our kids had noticed it. Even though we did not spend a night from this property from our 3 nights booking, this is an fyi especially if you are traveling with kids it’s not very good hygiene at all. I appreciated the owner offered us to cancelled our booking after checked in, for this we are happy and we booked for hotel in the city instead.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The place was comfortable, clean, and well equipped, and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. I would happily stay here again.