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DCH on Mitchell

2.5 star property

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Basic Double Room
Exterior
Free toiletries, towels
Basic Double Room

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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50 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at DCH on Mitchell in Darwin (Darwin City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Esplanade and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Smith Street Mall.
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 26 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makan Stop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

DCH on Mitchell

Motel with an outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront
DCH on Mitchell offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 43-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (AUD 15 per night)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-cm LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [59 Smith Street Darwin]
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: AUD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

DCH on Mitchell
DCH on Mitchell Motel
DCH on Mitchell Darwin
DCH on Mitchell Motel Darwin

DCH on Mitchell Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 60 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good, super easy to walk to the CBD and public transport, room and the general facilities were clean (didn't use the pool/kitchen/laundry, so can't comment on these). This is a budget hotel, so don't expect much in terms of room size or frills. Despite it looking slightly dodgy from the outside, it is well secured, didn't feel unsafe once. Room smelt very very stale, I think that the air conditioner filter needs to be cleaned. The rooms are not soundproofed, so you can hear doors banging, and if you're lucky enough to be next door to a very loud snorer you'll hear that as well. However, for the price it was really good, has everything that you need for a decent sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Thankfully we only stayed half a night as we had the midnight check in for our flight home. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating however our room was less than ordinary at best. Apart from a few cockroaches walking around, the blanket that was folded up on the shelf next to the bed smelled like it had never been washed……ever. We did however have front row seats to a couple of locals punching on in the street literally just below us. The music from the surrounding hospitality venues was LOUD. The rooms are tiny and the shower is an odd shape and if you’re on the larger side, good luck getting in and then out again. My partner and I are adamant that we will never ever stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

GARRY

Disliked: Staff & service
It was difficult to locate property at first, as it was located off a lane behind the street that was advertised. The room itself was basic only, similar to backpackers which was located next door. About $50 cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central, clean

Its clean, central accommodation. Access during roadworks is hard to find but once you know, its ok. Compact, clean rooms. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front building of the DCH looked amazing, however, I was to stay in the "back" property. Cigarette smoke and stale alcohol smell filled the entire building, people were drunk and yelling. I felt very unsafe even entering the car park of the building. Had a bit of a panic attack so drove back around to the front building and let the reception know I couldn't stay there. They did offer me to stay in the front building, which looked lovely, however, I chose to move motels to one I knew.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aljen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Service was excellent by the staffs, we had a faulty A/C and they immidiately moved us to another room.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Travelled with partner
I know this is a budget hotel but for $150 a night you’d at least expect the blanket in the room to be free from yellow and red (blood) stains? The bed was only made up with a sheet. The only blanket available covered in stains, gross. The pillows were flat and almost too small to fold in half. Shower had two body wash bottles and condition but no shampoo. Wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops, clean, comfortable, and staff were responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realise we were in a hostel like accommodation. Very very small for $$
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Petrena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is noisy but that is because of the area music and people calling out. You need to change where you say the place is for when we have to book in . It is NOT 50 Mitchell street but Smith street where reception is. I live in Katherine and when i went into Mitchell Street I was looking at the value in with that sign still on the wall. When I got out of my car there was a tiny a 4 sign on the gate saying DCH not good enough I had to go to my appointment and come back to keep searching for where to go to book in. Lucky I saw someone who told me where to go. I had phoned but was told they would ring me back because they were busy but know one did. Very frustrating. I ending up booking in at 9 that night as I had to go to appointments and change in the car!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Margot

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The annex is not connected to the hotel. There s no reception desk nor any oversight, hence the annex is terribly noisy.?Constant shoutings, load music, banging doors. Not a very solidly built annex, you hear everything. Bed was substandard, room minute. I suppose the main DCH is far better? This booking was a real let-down. A shocker!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
There was load bangs from the doors closing and I could other guests talking in the hallway late into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was value for money. Clean and basic. All I needed to short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Prison cells could well be more appealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is easily the best of any hotel in the CBD but the accommodation is in need of modernisation. The doors are not sound proof, the rooms not cleaned to an even basic standard, and the mattress (room 28) is in dire need of replacement. But for the price, location, convenience and the pool it’s a good option for the budget travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gensuke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent location with budget price

Excellent location with budget price. I literally just slept in the bed for about 6 hours and took off very early in the morning, the hotel provided everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

STRANGE ADDRESS - hard to find the place

It is advertised as DCH on Mitchell and address as 50 Mitchell street BUT it is really at 59 Smith Street - had trouble finding it till was given directions- reception is at 59 Smith Street then I had to walk along a corridor and across a street to another building and scan with my card to enter another building gate then again to open the door to get to lift then finally to my room first floor- the room was clean but basic good towels and face washers -shower was small and when I went to turn on the water the handle on one of the taps fell off on to the floor. The pool was very small and didn’t use it. Not too bad for one night for me but would not go there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024