Hilton Canberra Coming to Manuka in Early 2027

November 10, 2026 — Hilton is coming to Canberra. A new 184-room Hilton in the suburb of Manuka, on the former Capitol Theatre site, is due to open in early 2027.

What is happening

The Canberra Times reports that Hilton Australasia has signed a franchise agreement with ICC Development Group for the hotel on Franklin Street, Manuka. The building was developed by the Liangis family’s company. The site has long been one of the area’s most argued-over. The paper says the opening is planned for early 2027, but no exact date has been announced. ICC expects 100 to 120 ongoing jobs.

Item	Details
Property	Hilton hotel, Manuka (final name TBA)
Brand / parent	Hilton Hotels & Resorts / Hilton (franchise with ICC Development Group)
Location	Franklin Street, Manuka, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Type	New hotel
Opening date	Early 2027 (exact date TBA)
Rooms	184, including eight suites
Bookings	TBA

Features

A new restaurant and bar
Executive lounge
Swimming pool and sauna
Flexible event spaces, including a ballroom

What it means for airline travelers

Nearest airport: Canberra Airport (CBR) is about 8 km from the city centre. Manuka is about 7 km south of the city centre in the Inner South.
Who flies there: Qantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia and Jetstar connect Canberra with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and other Australian cities, and Qantas flies to Perth. Internationally, Qatar Airways is listed as resuming Doha service via Melbourne from December 8, 2026, and Fiji Airways’ Nadi flights are listed as ending February 5, 2027. Check current schedules before you plan.
A Hilton option in the capital: this gives Hilton Honors members a new place to stay in Canberra’s Inner South, with its cafés and shops.
Too early to book: no booking date has been announced, and there is no word on travel-industry or airline-employee rates.