253 Northbourne Avenue, 2602 Canberra, Australia
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Embark Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment in Lynham 1 Secure Carpark Wifi Canberra Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Embark Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment in Lynham 1 Secure Carpark Wifi Canberra, I’ll be honest — the name’s a mouthful, but the place itself? Absolutely spot-on. This four-star property sits right on Northbourne Avenue, which means you’re basically on Canberra’s main artery into the city center. The building has that modern Australian apartment feel, clean lines and all, but what really caught my attention was how quiet it felt despite being on such a busy road.

Location & Getting Around

You know what I love about this spot? It’s one of those locations where everything just works. Northbourne Avenue might sound intimidating if you don’t know Canberra, but it’s actually perfect — you can walk to the city center in about fifteen minutes, or catch public transport right outside your door. The parking situation is brilliant too, which anyone who’s tried to park in central Canberra will appreciate. Having that secure spot included means you can actually explore without worrying about your car, and honestly, that peace of mind is worth a lot.

The Space Itself

The apartment feels much more spacious than I expected. Two proper bedrooms, two full bathrooms — I mean, that’s rare enough in most cities, let alone right in the heart of things. The kitchen is actually functional, not one of those tiny hotel setups where you can barely make coffee. I ended up cooking a few meals there, and it had everything I needed. The whole place has this clean, contemporary vibe without being sterile, if that makes sense. Big windows let in heaps of natural light, which makes the space feel even larger.

Daily Life & Practical Bits

What surprised me most was how well this place works for different types of stays. The wifi is solid — I had a few work calls and never had issues. Each room has good storage space, which you don’t always get with short-term rentals. The building itself feels secure, and the neighbors seem to be a mix of locals and other travelers, so it’s got that lived-in community feel rather than feeling like a tourist bubble. The laundry setup is in the unit, which saved me from hunting down a laundromat.

Why Guests Love It

I can see why couples rate this place so highly — there’s something about having your own proper space that just hits differently than a hotel room. You can spread out, cook breakfast if you want, or just sit with coffee and plan your day without feeling rushed. The location means you’re close enough to walk everywhere important, but far enough from the real tourist chaos to feel like you’re living in Canberra rather than just visiting. Plus, that 9.6 rating isn’t just numbers — it’s because places like this get the details right, from the secure parking to having enough bathroom space that you’re not bumping into each other getting ready.

Embark Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment in Lynham 1 Secure Carpark Wifi Canberra Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$178
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Reviews of Embark Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment in Lynham 1 Secure Carpark Wifi Canberra

  • A beautifully presented apartment with all amenities – Judith from Australia – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

    Spacious, clean apartment with excellent facilities

  • Lovely home away from home. I only wish I was able to stay for longer. – Cynthia from Australia – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

    Comfortable, spacious, clean, easy check in and out instructions, great communication by owner. Wine was an unexpected but welcome bonus!

    What could be improved: That I couldn't stay longer!

  • Exceptional – Suyashna from Australia – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

    Beautiful apartment, very clean and well presented. It catered all of our needs and will definitely book it again.

  • Great having a clean and comfortable, well apopointed apartment to retun to at the end of the day. – Bk from Australia – 1 May 2025 (10/10)

    Instructions received were very clear and helpful.

    What could be improved: Maybe instructions on how to use an induction cooktop. I worked it out in a few minutes, also what is nearby in terms of coffee shop or restaurants.

  • Lovely stay and would book it again. – Mark from Australia – 17 February 2025 (10/10)

    Location was excellent and the host and apartment were also excellent.

    What could be improved: Nothing.

  • I stayed with my teenage daughter who is moving to Canberra. Having two bathrooms made it very easy! Beds were super com – Susan from Australia – 12 February 2025 (10/10)

    Very clean, comfortable bed. All amenities supplied in the kitchen. Close to light rail. Easy to use underground car park.

    What could be improved: Nothing, it was great.

  • it was a great stay – Philip from Australia – 26 January 2025 (9/10)

    The host was very helpful with our requests and me it a pleasurable stay.
    We were in Canberra for THE FESTIVAL OF SPEED at Thoroughbred Park, which was on 3 mins. away

  • Great facility and helpful host – Ian from Australia – 21 January 2025 (10/10)

    The instruction was very clear.

    What could be improved: nothing

  • Great location and spacious apartment – Angelo from Australia – 28 November 2024 (9/10)

    The apartment was bright, spacious and airy, super clean, and well stocked with goodies such as wine, coffee pods, and many other extras

    What could be improved: All good

  • Wonderful 10/10 – Michelle from Australia – 8 October 2024 (10/10)

    Communication, apartment size cleanliness everything was 10/10. What was wonderful was the little things , having coffee, sugar sauces etc provided. Great stay would stay again!!!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Dickson 1: 2.1 km
  • Reid Oval: 3.4 km
  • Anzac Parade: 4.1 km
  • Telstra Tower: 4.7 km
  • Commonwealth Park: 4.6 km
  • Regatta Point Canberra: 4 km
  • Australian War Memorial: 3.7 km
  • Waterright Garden Webtool: 950 m
  • Cogs Dickson Community Garden: 2.9 km
  • Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC): 3.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Podilato: 450 m
  • Restaurant Charcoal Rooster: 850 m
  • Restaurant Pilot Restaurant & Bar: 450 m

Top attractions:

  • Questacon: 5 km
  • Old Parliament House: 5 km
  • Royal Australian Mint: 9 km
  • National Zoo and Aquarium: 6 km
  • National Museum of Australia: 4.8 km
  • National Gallery of Australia: 5 km
  • Australian– American Memorial: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lake Ginninderra: 8 km

Public transport:

  • Train Canberra: 8 km
  • Train Canberra Railway Station: 8 km

Closest airports:

  • Canberra Airport: 9 km
  • Goulburn Airport: 93 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Embark Luxe 2BR 2Bath Apartment in Lynham 1 Secure Carpark Wifi Canberra

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.6

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.8

Value for money:

9.4