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Novotel Darwin CBD

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Darwin Waterfront

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Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; alfresco dining
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily
Lobby lounge, garden views, open daily

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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100 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • 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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Harbor view

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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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Harbor view

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View

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

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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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
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Darwin CBD

Beach hotel near Darwin Waterfront
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Darwin Atrium
Novotel Darwin CBD Hotel
Darwin Novotel Atrium
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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 Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Darwin CBD on Feb 22, 2026 start from $98.86, 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 Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (3-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (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.

Novotel Darwin CBD Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Toby Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and great. The hotel needs work and a refresh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui Moreno

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah van

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll start with saying the reception and restaurant staff are so good but they are having to put up with a substandard product.. this isn’t a 4 star hotel It’s dated and run down .. even the “renovated”rooms are still poor .. our initial room I wouldn’t stay in due to the smell and cleanliness of the room .. staff were great and moved us .. the room we moved to was cleaner but not fantastic housekeeping is terrible and really needs to improve attention to detail .. refolding towels that were put out for replacement not the best !!! breakfast was ok but very basic offerings Hotel is also run on mimimal staff as an example bar staff was having to run restaurant also but the staff were amazingly friendly and were always happy to help Close to Mitchell street where the bars and shops are
Toenail from a previous resident
Stains in carpet of renovated room
Kitchen cupboard in the apartment
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, hotel a little bit worn but had everything I needed, friendly staff easy check in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui Moreno

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front customer service was excellent. The lobby was very quiet and was amazing to look at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missadi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good size room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon lee, Ropes Crossing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Even though the staff were excellent,the building needs to be refurbished. Very run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
It’s pretty dated and is in need of updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn Joan, Ropes Crossing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room wasn’t always made up on the day. The building and rooms need a face lift.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property offers excellent facilities, with a stunning atrium and a well-presented restaurant area that made dining a pleasure. The pool area is inviting, although it can feel a bit cool in the late dry-season afternoons as the building next door blocks the sun. Unfortunately, the spa isn’t heated, and there’s no sauna available. While the overall stay was enjoyable and the location is very convenient, the rooms could use some refurbishment. The bathrooms, in particular, feel dark and dated, and the ventilation fans don’t do enough to clear moisture. Overall, this is a comfortable and well-situated place to stay, but some updates to the rooms would make it even better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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