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The Courtyard Terrace at Mercure Canberra

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Ainslie Ave & Limestone Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

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Space ID: 16634
Located in the enclosed gardens in the central courtyard of the hotel the terrace provides a sunny spot for a morning or afternoon tea, a dinner party under the stars, a cocktail and canape reception or even a place to bring in live music. The Terrace can seat 80 people for a sit-down dinner or 100 people for a cocktail reception. The Terrace can be combined with the Courtyard restaurant via bi-fold doors to make your event an indoor/outdoor event and greatly increase the capacity of your function.

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Packages, Menus & Offers

Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the listing prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.


Room Layouts & Capacity

Standing100
Banquet80

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab$
Filtered Water
Venue Offers Catering

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector$
Speakers$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Accommodation$
Air Con
Flip Chart
On-Site Parking$
Outdoor Space
Pet Friendly
Restroom
Whiteboard
WiFi

Google iconReviews for Mercure Canberra

Nora

January 31, 2026

This building was the OG hotel when Canberra city was first being established. There was a small book detailing the origins of the hotel in our room with interesting historical photos. Put my mind at ease as I first thought it was a repurposed hospital! Beautiful courtyard in the centre of the buildings. Plenty of secure car parking at the back of the building that can only be accessed with a code given to you when you check in, but it is pay per night, not free. Only downside was wifi was not great, the internet was faster just using our own data, which was fine as we were only there for two days. This hotel is also pet friendly! Saw a few pooches enjoying the courtyard, which was great. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is just far away enough from the city centre to not be in amongst it but all of 10-12 minute walk to the main street with restaurants, shops and supermarkets. The room we booked was very spacious and bathroom clean. Only downside with bathroom was shower glass wasn't wide enough so water would get everywhere on the bathroom floor, but this wasn't a huge deal. Overall a good stay.

Jenny McGrath

February 9, 2026

Very lovely hotel bistro bar areas. Plenty of seating throughout. We had a light dinner Very very nice and large portions. Plenty of choices of drinks. Tables and Chairs at the bistro. Only down fall not a lot of parking if u are only visiting for a meal which we did. I did notice if u are staying at this hotel there is secure parking.

Scott Warr

February 13, 2026

A lovely historic hotel which has excellent staff but starting to look a little tired now. Rooms could do with an update. The old wooden furniture has seen better days. Rooms are a good size and the bathrooms are fine. Very clean and the location is close to everything in Canberra

M Ricy Ismail

February 15, 2026

We stayed over the weekend in a room arranged by DFAT โ€“ ANCHOR for a Naval Warfare training program in Canberra. Upon arrival at around 12:45 PM, we were warmly welcomed by the receptionist. Although check-in was only available from 2:00 PM, the staff handled everything professionally and explained the process clearly. They also informed us about a multicultural event happening over the next two days around Bunda Street, which was very helpful for visitors like us. The hotel is conveniently located near Canberra Centre (about 900 meters or a 10-minute walk). Several key attractions are easily accessible, including: - Australian War Memorial - Anzac Parade - Mount Ainslie Lookout (a great spot to see kangaroos and enjoy city views) The location is ideal for both business and leisure purposes. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The hotel appears to be quite historic, reflected in its charming classic architecture. Despite the traditional exterior, the facilities inside are modern and well maintained. I stayed in room 41*, located at the corner facing a fish pond. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. The room was spacious, clean, and serviced daily. In-room facilities included: โœ”๏ธ Electric kettle โœ”๏ธ Refrigerator & minibar โœ”๏ธ TV โœ”๏ธ Iron and ironing board โœ”๏ธ Hair dryer โœ”๏ธ Safe deposit box โœ”๏ธ Wardrobe โœ”๏ธ Umbrella โœ”๏ธ Air conditioning and WiFi (both working well) โœ”๏ธ Reliable hot water โœ”๏ธ Drinkable tap water โŒ๏ธ But not all rooms have balconies or microwaves. The hotel also provides: - A gym - A garden area (commonly used as a smoking area) - Restaurant & bar - Vending machines - Spacious parking area Breakfast was enjoyable and offered a good variety. For Muslim guests, options such as different types of bread, hash browns, eggs, and mushrooms are available. It is advisable to check with the staff regarding the ingredients of the sausages. Overall Impression Mercure Canberra is a great choice for business travelers and training participants, offering a strategic location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and complete facilities. The combination of classic architecture and modern comfort makes the stay even more memorable. I would gladly stay here again on my next visit to Canberra.

Steve and Lin Leeson

January 9, 2026

Really friendly staff made our visit very welcoming. The room which we were upgraded into was lovely with a nice garden view. My wife left her purse in the dining room which was quickly returned to us. The location was good and was very close to the war museum.


Other spaces at this venue

5 Spaces Available At This Venue
The Carlton Room

The Carlton Room

Located on the ground floor, the Carlton Room is the perfect venue for your next conference, party, dinner, exhibition or wedding reception. The room can be configured to suit your needs, in any layout from theatre, boardroom, banquet or cocktail style. The room provides natural daylight and features ensuite bathroom facilities and a bar, which can be hidden away for those important business meetings. The Carlton room can be combined with the Grosvenor room for a maximum capacity of 180 guests.
120
120
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The Grosvenor Room

The Grosvenor Room

The Grosvenor Room is adjacent to The Carlton Room and can used to enhance that space or as a smaller space on its own. Perfect for events up to 50 people seated or 60 people cocktail style, the Grosvenor room is accessed through the main lobby of the hotel and is ideal for that early morning breakfast meeting or small wedding ceremony.
50
60
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The Ainslie Room

The Ainslie Room

Located on the ground floor of the hotel, The Ainslie Room features three beautiful sash windows with views towards Mount Ainslie and letting in plenty of natural daylight. Ideal for meetings for up to 15 people boardroom style or 20 theatre style, this room offers a separate alcove for catering and itsโ€™ own ensuite bathroom.
20
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The Gardens

The Gardens

Wow your guests with a garden party in our peaceful and private landscaped courtyard gardens. Maybe you want an elegant garden cocktail party with drinks and canapes served by waiters or maybe you want a more casual affair with grazing tables and bar service. Whatever you have in mind we can bring it to life.
100
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Courtyard Restaurant

Courtyard Restaurant

Overlooking the private gardens and with bi-fold doors connecting it to The Terrace the courtyard restaurant is the perfect space for any event. Host your guests indoors in the restaurant or if the season is right discuss with us combining both the restaurant and terrace for the ultimate indoor/outdoor event.
50
80
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Venue Hours

Monday07:00am-11:00pm
Tuesday07:00am-11:00pm
Wednesday07:00am-11:00pm
Thursday07:00am-11:00pm
Friday07:00am-11:00pm
Saturday07:00am-11:00pm
Sunday07:00am-11:00pm
Pricing Price on request

Event Types

18th Birthday Party21st Birthday Party30th Birthday Party40th Birthday Party50th Birthday PartyAwards DinnerBaby ShowerBar MitzvahBirthday PartyBreakfastBridal ShowerBucks PartyChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail PartyConcertCorporate FunctionCorporate OffsiteCorporate RetreatDinnerEnd of Financial Year PartyEngagement PartyFunctionHens PartyKids PartyLunchNetworking EventProduct LaunchTrivia NightWeddingWedding CeremonyWorkshop