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Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near The Esplanade

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Penthouse (Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Balcony
Balcony
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Dual Key)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 872 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse (Apartment) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Penthouse (Apartment)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 3 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Room, City View (Hotel)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View (Dual Key)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 872 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Harbor View (Hotel) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Room, Harbor View (Hotel)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Interior

Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Hotel Room Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment Harbour View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

One Bedroom Apartment With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Hotel Room City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

One Bedroom Apartment With City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darwin

Seaside stay .A stay at this Darwin City Centre hotel places you steps from Lyons Cottage and within a 5-minute walk of The Esplanade. Bicentennial Park and Darwin Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hanuman - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5-star luxury hotel near The Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Mantra on the Esplanade also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Mantra on the Esplanade offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel
Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mantra on the Esplanade to the airport?

Mantra on the Esplanade is 8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mantra on the Esplanade?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mantra on the Esplanade on Jul 26, 2025 start from $194.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mantra on the Esplanade.

How close is Mantra on the Esplanade to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 10.2 mi (25-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mantra on the Esplanade offer free breakfast?

Mantra on the Esplanade does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mantra on the Esplanade?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 19 per night.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have a pool?

Mantra on the Esplanade features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mantra on the Esplanade to downtown Darwin?

Mantra on the Esplanade is 0.3 mi away from Darwin.

Mantra on the Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position of this hotel overlooking water was beautiful and quiet. 3 bedroom Apartment was perfect for a five person family. Unfortunately the negatives outweighed the positives. Hotel pool was open to any person walking by (resident or not). No onsite dining/shop/refreshments. Limited staff. No first aid kit onsite. No AED on site. No staff trained in first aid. No deep cleaning of couches and rug witnessed after a contamination incident in foyer I have always stayed in Mantra hotels but this will be my last
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We got fire alarmed 3 times, which was annoying, obviously a fault somewhere. The pool needs more lounges, there was only 6, so often there was nowhere to sit. Staff were lovely, & very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a disgrace Certainly not what you would expect from the mantra or accor chain. The harbour view room was dirty and very dated. Couldn’t see out the windows as they were covered in a black grime as were the window sill and frame. Shower is a bath/shower so put your thongs on to avoid standing on the filthy non slip mat. Mould and dirt in bathroom and mirror dotted with brownish spots all over that are in the glass.Basin cracked. When we said we must be in the worst room in the hotel the on duty manager said no we definitely weren’t. Really Hate to see those rooms.She also verbally agreed that we deserved a refund of some sort given the state of the room however 5 days later and they haven’t even been professional enough to respond to the email we were asked to send Can only advise you to not stay at this hotel It shares the building with Central and air b’n’b so strange set up.that means any improvements or repairs need to be approved by a body corporate which seems to mean nothing gets done It gives Darwin tourism a bad name
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception was inadequately staffed at 2pm for booking in - 30 plus minutes waiting. No cloth to wipe the bench in our apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Separate room & lift key was a pain. Reception also limited hours & in room cleaning is once per week. Air conditioning was noisy. Fire alarm tripped in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The position of the property was excellent right on the ocean. Sadly although our room had an ocean view it did not have a balcony. It was close to all facilities & walks. The room itself was probably in need of improvement as the bathroom was dated, the bathroom mirror was badly marked & woodwork was in need of painting. However, the linen was clean & the bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Munib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff member who checked me in was extremely ill mannered, his first question to me was how did you get in. I explained to him that the hotel guests were coming in and since I have a booking I came in. Then he said show me your booking and I’d I provided him then he said there is no room available and I need to call wotif and sort it out with them I told him that I have already payed for it and I don’t have anywhere else to go. He said can’t you see I am trying to help you here “it’s your fault u made booking late night mind you it was between 8:30 to 9 pm. Finally he gave me a room took 200$ bond money and told me that the hotel might kick me out tomorrow because that’s not the room I am supposed to stay in, and told me that it might cost me extra 50$ per night. Since I was in a bad situation that night I just took the key and proceeded to my room. The staff member did not have a name batch, it looked like he was from an Indian descent and had short curly hair. I have stayed in many hotels around the world from 3 stars to 7 stars but this was the most pathetic and terrible experience I’ve had so far. I checked out after 2 days and stayed for in another hotel for the rest of my trip. Please pay attention to your staff training and their communication skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

severino, PANAMA

Liked: Staff & service
Very old hotel the air conditioning does not work in the rooms but it is the corridors in the hobby Must Must be urgently reformed this hotel even the obi was really terrible bad bad bad bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

LD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location but the reception staff were not professional and borderline rude. We checked-in on New Year’s Day, understandably no one would like to work on a public holiday but the receptionist on duty was just agitated and unpleasant to deal with. We didn’t feel welcomed and this set the tone for the rest of our stay. In the evening, I noticed one of the towels were ripped so I asked room service / reception to replace and they promised to bring it up. I fell asleep waiting for someone to come to the room and in the morning I had to call again to remind them to bring up the towel. On checkout, the reception staff also seemed u professional. She was on the phone and gestured with her hands to just leave the key cards with her. No exchange of words or general courtesy. Management please invest in the customer service of staff as their behaviour takes away from the guest experience. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlene, Darwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view over the harbour is amazing. Close to the shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service
Cycad plants at front of building need immediate attention - first impression of Motel not good. Blankets in room bare and we had no confidence they were clean for our stay. Stayed 2 nights for $300 and assumed, like a normal motel, that after our 1st night stay the room would be tidied / bed made / bathroom cleaned / towels replaced etc. No this service has to be booked in advance and an extra $45 paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner
Landscaping requires immediate attention - Cycad plants look terrible in front of Motel. Blankets for bed are old / tired and did not have confidence they had been cleaned. Stayed 2 nights for $300 and after first night assumed that the bed would be made for 2nd night / towels renewed / bathroom cleaned etc. found out not the case unless for give prior notice for this service and paid extra $45.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Darwin visit

Stay at the Mantra on the Esplanade in Darwin was excellent ! Perfect location Quiet with a lovely view and close to the supermarket and eateries Foyer a bit dated Our 1 bedroom apartment fully equipped with many appliances Anything we asked for was acted on promptly Staff extremely helpful and obliging Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like most hotels in Darwin, it needs an upgrade, especially the bathrooms. Also the AC in the rooms is controlled and nowhere near cool enough - please lower the temperature to give guests some more control over the environment in the rooms, especially in this climate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was quite pricey, it made up for it with how spacious the rooms were and the beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was great but it was really slippery getting out of the bath/shower. In the end, I enjoyed my room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for our stay. A big plus was the magnificent balcony views. Reception and cleaning staff were always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No wifi

The window in the bedroom was very dirty, and wifi didn’t work at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024