We found the ultimate Canberra staycation for summer — and it won’t break the bank
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It’s time to fall in love with Canberra all over again this summer.
With the end of the year fast approaching and our minds start turning to holiday planning, the allure of international (or even national) travel is hard to ignore. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend the New Year in Singapore sipping on a Singapore Sling, relaxing in a beach club in Fiji, or eating your way through Tokyo?
But we have a counterargument – we live in one of the best cities in the world. It’s just hard to see it while living your same routine day in and day out. Luckily, Ovolo Hotels is launching a Summer Concierge initiative to help change that.
And in news that will be music to your ears, it won’t break the bank. You’ll actually save money.
This isn’t girl math. It’s just math math*.
Running until Friday 28 February 2025, if you book directly at ovolohotels.com for a staycation at Canberra’s own Ovolo Nishi in the heart of New Acton, you’ll not only enjoy 20 per cent off your room (with that extra money possibly going to an upgrade) but you’ll also gain exclusive access to some amazing discounts at local restaurants, wellness facilities, and top attractions.
Helping you to play tourist in your own town, Ovolo has partnered up with some local gems, so you can rediscover Canberra in style with a simple flash of your room key.
Photo: Photox – Canberra Photography Services.
We’re talking a complimentary signature cocktail on arrival when you book a dinner at Bar Beirut, 15 per cent off your bill at Monster Kitchen (perfect for a delicious meal for when you’re too lazy to leave the hotel), and a complimentary glass of Whispering Angel rosé on arrival at newly opened Mediterranean diner Carlotta.
For those looking for something a little more luxe without the lofty price tag, you’ll also have access to 20 per cent off treatments at The Lab, and 15 per cent off hair services at Roji Salon. And to top it off, Go Boat is offering exclusive discounts for boat rides.
Let’s be honest; if you’re staying in Canberra during the summer, you’d probably be doing a lot of these things anyway, so why not make the most of it while staying in one of the coolest hotels in the city?
And the best part is if you forget something at home you can just go and get it. See? You’re saving even more money because there’s no need to buy a toothbrush/deodorant/phone charger/another pair of socks** if you’re having a particularly forgetful day.
But of course, if the thought of staying in Canberra makes you cringe harder than hearing someone utter the words ‘Ken Behrens’ (just us?) don’t worry – the Summer Concierge initiative can also be accessed in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, giving you the perfect excuse get out of town.
Because with a discount on your room, bargains at local restaurants, and more, who wouldn’t want a boujee getaway that doesn’t break the bank? And as a little hint for those struggling to find gift ideas for Christmas, a surprise booking at Ovolo Nishi might make the perfect present for someone special in your life.
Don’t knock a staycation until you’ve tried it.
For more information, visit ovolohotels.com/summer-concierge
*Don’t judge me. I became a journalist for a reason.
**We’ve all done this at some point. Right?
Images supplied.
