Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 32 per person)
Lobby
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Convention Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Vibe Guest Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Aqua View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, a 1-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront and 10 minutes from Mindil Beach. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Esplanade and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Darwin Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Hill Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mindil Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Precinct - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Tamale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CHOW! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cav - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Darwin Waterfront
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Curve Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Curve Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (AUD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Curve Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 19 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides limited WiFi access up to 512 kbps per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Reviews

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly people, room was lovely, bed comfortable. Bathroom needs updating, however was only for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Moustapha

Business traveller
Photos exceeded the actual stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but didn’t like the lack of housekeeping and a lower level of cleanliness than we’ve experienced at other hotels. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Incompetent

We booked a room overlooking the pool with two beds we checked in went to the room it had one bed just like last time and did not overlook the pool. Went back to reception they blamed hotel.com for sending wrong info and for the false advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived late. I had specifically asked for a room with two beds. The room with no view as advertised and tiny only had one bed a roller bed was brought in. The guy told us they didn’t have rooms with two beds. The next day we got moved to a room with two beds. The place is old and run down. Mould in the bathroom. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

We stayed twice recently and on our first stay our room was small and musty. It was on the 4th floor. The second stay was on the 1st floor and was a much larger room and smelt fresh. Just be aware that rooms aren’t serviced daily. They are serviced after three days. Good location, but if staying there again, I wouldn’t settle for our first room. Breakfast was buffet and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Di

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a not so good stay…… Location is top feature Firstly the room advertised on hotels.com was not the room I was given?? Had to pay extra Fridge froze my cream, dip& tomatoes etc sadly just had to throw them out !!! Noticed some of the mini bar frozen too It was on 1 so wasn’t too high bit of a loss I think it’s getting tired the Hotel!!! Fridge had rust on door bathrooms taps dirty etc Sadly first time we went to take car out the staff member had not taken the care to put barcode on correctly so we could get out!!! So all in all disappointed!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room we had was lovely but smelt very musty. That was on the 4th floor. The next time we stayed our room was lovely and that was on the first floor. Breakfast was buffet and nice selection. Situated down on the Waterfront area with an easy walk into town. I would definitely stay here again but ask to change rooms if you end up with a musty one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs updated, new carpet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - ideally located … it’s in the tropics so there is a touch of tropical mold smell that you find everywhere in Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older hotel in very good location near the waterfront. Small rooms and bathrooms. Checking in was ok for us but our friends with two other rooms had extreme difficulties. We arrive a few minutes early about 2:30 and their rooms weren’t ready. That’s ok because we were early and staff said they’d be ready by 3:00. But there was an IT issue and the system was down. During this time a fire alarm sounded, the FD responded. But it was a false alarm. Finally after waiting 3 hours our friends were given their room cards. We included breakfast with our reservation and it was goid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew, Williamstown

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
No key available for room for first three days of stay. Systems down so manual book in. Room serviced once in 7 day stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Was rated really high. Room was very ordinary. Don’t offer daily cleaning which is ok I only stayed the night but only 2 towels shower 2 times a day in Darwin heat but towel has to last me 4 showers. Check in was quick and nice guy but didn’t offer a lot of information. Overall I don’t think I’ll stay again when in Darwin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Good

Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Kersbrook

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Air-conditioning dicnot get cool enough. Fridge was all rusty along the bottom of the inside and outside of the door. Dispensers in the shower where very dirty and all clogged up. Back of the bathroom door was very dirty looked like old dried blood splattered on it. Bathroom needed a good clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Easy access to dining as the waterfront entertainment district is literally on the doorstep. Easy, short walk to Stokes Hill Wharf, harbor cruises, Oceanside dining. Skybridge to the Central Business District.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacob

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

Total disappointment!!!

Everything in the room is damp and uncomfortable. New room the sheets are dryer but it's all damp. I was woken at the hotel by drilling at 8am. There was (big ones) on the ceiling and blinds. Was a long drive from Katherine bur couldn't get a rest straight away because of this issues!! Very disappointing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024