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Novotel Darwin CBD

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; al fresco 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
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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, Harbour 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, Harbour View

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

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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

  • 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)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Novotel Darwin CBD, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, within a 5-minute drive of Darwin Waterfront and The Esplanade. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bicentennial Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Darwin Harbour.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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 fun in outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 140 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Esp. Restaurant& Terrace, for dinner or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Darwin? This hotel has 1249 square feet (116 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Esp. Restaurant& Terrace - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Atrium Bar & Garden - This lobby lounge overlooks the garden. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (AUD 13 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Atrium Bar & Garden
  • Esp. Restaurant& Terrace

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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

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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Novotel Darwin CBD Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller, Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Robyn Joan, Ropes Crossing

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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