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Novotel Darwin CBD

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Mindil Beach

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Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Interior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View | View from room
Terrace/patio
City view from property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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100 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Darwin

City center stay.At this Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park. Darwin Harbour and The USS Peary Memorial are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 23 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Six Tanks Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel Darwin CBD

Beach hotel near Mindil Beach
Novotel Darwin CBD offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1249 square feet (116 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Darwin CBD. For a fee, parking is available.

This Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1249 sq ft of conference space
  • 116 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Darwin CBD offers 140 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (AUD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 13 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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
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
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, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Darwin CBD to the airport?

Novotel Darwin CBD is 7.9 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 Novotel Darwin CBD?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Darwin CBD on Nov 13, 2025 start from $85.3, 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 Novotel Darwin CBD have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Darwin CBD.

How close is Novotel Darwin CBD to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 10.2 mi (24-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Darwin CBD offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Darwin CBD, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 35 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Darwin CBD?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SKYCITY Casino (3-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Darwin CBD?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Novotel Darwin CBD?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 13 per night.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a pool?

Novotel Darwin CBD features an outdoor pool.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a restaurant?

Novotel Darwin CBD is home to Esp. Restaurant& Terrace, which features al fresco dining and brunch.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Darwin CBD to downtown Darwin?

Novotel Darwin CBD is 0.3 mi away from Darwin.

Reviews

Novotel Darwin CBD Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was conveniently located on the Esplanade. Check in was simple and quick however zero engagement by the person checking us in. The rooms we stayed in (2 bedroom apartment) was pretty average and I was expecting more from Novotel especially considering the cost ($1100.00 for 2 nights). Floors were heavily stained. Rooms were very tired. Greeted by cockroaches in the kitchen and the bathroom was really not up to standard with lots of mould present in the shower and toilet (can scratch off easily with a fingernail so surely can clean off by scrubbing - clearly had not been scrubbed for a long time). Makeup from the previous person was on the tiles around the basin. Overall was disappointed and glad we were booked informed the remainder of our stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dayne, Currambine

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lea

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Stayed 4 nights with friends. Hotel is grubby and rundown and very short staffed. The rooms were dirty and dank with tiny showers it needs a whole deepclean ! Very dissappointed. The manager needs to be fired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and clean, the lobby is lovely but it all needs refreshing and updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fenella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Unfortunately, our stay at this Novotel was not up to expectations. The room we were allocated backed onto a neighboring hotel that played loud music until 3:00 AM, accompanied by disruptive noise from individuals outside well into the early morning. What was most disappointing is that we were moved from our original waterfront view room at the front of the hotel to a room at the rear, facing the source of the noise. This significantly impacted the quality of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good value

It was excellent for a short business stay. Staff were very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location in the heart of the CBD

Parking was a little confusing having to park next door. Otherwise a nice overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby with hanging plants and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melini

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great. Hotel very beautiful. The indoor plants make the hotel look cozy. They did housekeeping every day. So it was nice to come back to clean room. Breakfast very basic but it was filling. Overall it was great place to stay and we definitely come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novatel Darwin is my number 1 go to when I want to stay in Darwin city center. Amazing interior and the splendid sea views along the Espinar'd are great, Cheers John Burke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pasqualino Taglieri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with a room overlooking harbour & views along the esplanade. Easy access to CBD.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Carla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

It was not as clean as we were expecting. There's a damp smell in the room. We found two cockroach inside the room. The bedsheet smells like they were not fully dry. Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

WEI GANG

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Gene

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

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given 5 stars but for the plastic chrome coming of bathroom fittings. Despite a refit, I am sure that these items are original from when I first stayed here 25-30 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neibourhood
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here previously and found staff very pleasant and our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Fabian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just needs some updates. Front of property messy in garden, torn canopy over restaurant. Tired looking. Needs a pool bar,zero ambiance there. I was the only person in the pool most of the time. Cleanliness was great. Housekeeping staff amazing, front of house fantastic and bar staff. Clean rooms and crispy white sheets. Lovely. Just needs new carpet and a spruce up because location is fabulous away from noisy Mitchell st, near the harbour. Food was fantastic, shout out to the chef. Most amazing steak dinner. The atrium is absolutely beautiful. Great ambiance there. Would definitely recommend this hotel if you can look past its tiredness. Higher floor would be amazing view of harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and safe, family room very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024