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6.9

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Novotel Darwin CBD

Novotel Darwin CBD

100 The Esplanade, Darwin, 0800, Australia

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Novotel Darwin CBD

Welcome to the Novotel Darwin CBD, where adventure meets comfort in the heart of Australia's tropical capital! Situated just 0.3mi from the lively city center, this splendid four-star hotel on The Esplanade offers an ideal base for exploring the wonders of Darwin. With prices starting from just $76, it’s perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking style and convenience.

Your stay at Novotel promises not just a place to rest your head but an array of exciting amenities! Dive into the outdoor swimming pool, stay fit in the complimentary fitness center, or indulge yourself in the on-site restaurant that serves up delicious breakfast options to fuel your explorations. Enjoy lazy days by the poolside, complete with free beach umbrellas and loungers, or gather friends for live music performances in the evenings. Each of the 703 glowing reviews highlights the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff that makes this hotel a standout choice for visitors!

With great comforts like air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, room service, and kitchenettes in select rooms, you'll feel right at home! And if you’re in the mood for some leisurely activities, the touring desk is on hand to help you navigate the best local attractions. Whether you’re gazing out from your balcony, enjoying a family-friendly meal, or simply unwinding in the tranquil garden, the Novotel Darwin CBD ensures your stay is nothing short of delightful!

As the sun sets over Darwin, the Novotel transforms into a vibrant hub of fun and relaxation. Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool—adults only, of course—where you can unwind in the shallow end while sipping on a tropical drink from the pool bar. Whether you're lounging on a sunbed or under a beach umbrella, the calming ambiance of the water and warm tropical breezes make it an inviting escape. When evening rolls around, be sure not to miss the live music performances that bring the atmosphere to life, setting the perfect soundtrack for your vacation memories.

Dining at the Novotel is an experience in itself at the Zest Restaurant, where delicious dishes meet a family-friendly atmosphere. Indulge in a delightful selection of pizza, seafood, and local specialties that reflect the vibrant culture of Darwin. Gather your loved ones and enjoy meals filled with laughter and good conversation in a modern setting, where the flavors are as extraordinary as the company.

When it comes time to explore, the touring desk is your gateway to adventure! Whether you're keen on tropical excursions, local markets, or soaking up the incredible natural beauty of the Northern Territory, the friendly staff at Novotel are ready to guide you for a memorable day out. So go ahead, step out into the excitement that surrounds you, from the majestic harbor views to the bustling local scene. Whether you’re seeking excitement or relaxation, the Novotel Darwin CBD guarantees a splendid retreat for every traveler!

Closest airports

Darwin International Airport

4.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Harbor View in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Harbour View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience breathtaking harbor views from this spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment. With a private balcony, fully-equipped kitchenette, and comfortable beds to accommodate 4 adults and 2 children, this apartment provides the perfect home away from home for your stay.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Harbor View in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Standard, 2 Queen, Harbour View

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Experience the best of comfort and scenic harbor views in our Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds. This spacious twin room accommodates 4 adults and 3 children, featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and convenient amenities such as a refrigerator and complimentary tea/coffee maker. Enjoy a relaxing stay with air conditioning and wake up to breathtaking views, making this room the perfect choice for families and groups.

Two-Bedroom Apartment in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment, featuring a city view, private balcony, kitchenette, and flat-screen TV. With room for 4 adults and 2 children, it's the perfect home away from home for your next stay in the city.

Junior King Suite in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Junior Suite, King

1 Queen Size Bed

335 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Indulge in the comforts of our elegant Junior Suite, boasting a spacious 334 sqft, with stunning city views. Unwind in the private bathroom's luxurious bathtub, and enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and refrigerator. Suitable for 2 adults and 1 child, this suite offers the perfect escape for a memorable stay.

One Bedroom Apartment in Novotel Darwin CBD

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1 King Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

Private Bathroom

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Luxurious one-bedroom apartment with a king-size bed and two sofa beds, perfect for 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom and a no-smoking policy.

Superior Queen Room with Harbor View in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Superior, Harbour View

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

+

More details

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Standard, 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

x4

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x3

More details

Junior Queen Suite with Harbor View in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Junior Suite, Queen, Harbour View

1 Queen Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

+

More details

Superior Queen Room in Novotel Darwin CBD

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Superior, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Standard, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Apartment, Harbour View

Kitchenette

Microwave

x4

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Room

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Standard, 2 Queen, Ocean View

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

6.9

703 reviews

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Steven

8.2

February 2024

Large Spacious Room. Comfortable Bed. Reception Staff were extremely Friendly and welcoming and rectified any issues related to my stay. Restaurant food was delicious, and the Rib Fillet was probably one of the best cuts of meat and cooked to perfection that I have enjoyed in some time with all my travels.

Only 1 lift operational, Room had no Shower Gel upon arrival, Air conditioner leaked on the second day and no hot water on the final night of my stay. All were rectified by the front desk staff who were very apologetic. Had to order meals from the Bar and then walk back to restaurant.

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Grant

10

October 2023

The staff are exceptional. The room was very comfortable well set out and very clean. The view was great. Location perfect..central to everything in the city and close to some great food places. The in-house breakfast spread was absolutely sensational. Fresh cooked multiple hot choices, and same for the cold selections. My kids thoroughly enjoyed everything which is a hard call to answer such fussy kids. I provided some maintenance feedback to the Receptionist who was very apologetic re the issues I noted and went above what I expected and as an apology waived the additional room charges we incurred during our stay which was very much appreciated. I will definitely stay in this hotel in the future and recommend it to all.

Unfortunately i noted some lack of maintenance issues such as the room air conditioning was not working properly and on inspection I noted the filters were totally clogged with dust and the internal fins were in similar state. I removed and cleaned the filters with instant cooling in the room. The same applied to the refrigerator with the freezer box 100 % iced up and unable to be used in such state. I moved the refrigerator to a suitable place and carried out a total defrost which cured the issue.

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Lynda

9.1

January 2024

On arrival we were greeting by a lovely receptionist who informed us our room had been upgraded to a suite. How lovely! Internally, the galleria is just beautiful and resembles a tropical oasis. We opted for the prepaid breakfast and the selection was wonderful. Our room had a coffee pod machine and a selection of nice Twining teas (I am a big tea & coffee lover), so I was delighted. I had booked two rooms, one for a friend (we were all attending a concert), she was unfortunately unable to attend due to a tragic event (made the news). The Novotel staff were so helpful in showing me how to cancel her room and then they went above and beyond and waived her cancellation costs. A big thank you so much. I had requested a 'quiet' room because we are bush residents and are quite sensitive to 'urban' noise LOL. The room was wonderfully quiet. And of course, the Novotel is on the Darwin Esplanade so walking distance to the centre of town. Perfect.

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Marlene

8.2

August 2023

Quite air-con, hot shower, comfortable beds

Took a few days to get 3 towels for 3 people in one room, gave up on getting extra wine glasses and drink glasses. Notice in shower about allowing steam from shower to dissipate before opening door (& a $1200 fine if alarm goes off) would not hold up in court as there isn't a fan in the bathroom to help dissipate the steam.

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Helen

9.1

November 2023

We really liked this hotel and stayed here 3 times during our holiday to Darwin area. Worth paying extra for sea view. Lovely rooms with good air con and facilities. The staff are very helpful. Lift to all floors. The hotel is around the corner from the shops and bars and ideal to explore Darwin.

The breakfast was overpriced and one of the most expensive during our stay in Australia and didn't have a great choice.

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Kenneth

8.2

August 2022

it had a bar, restaurant and pool

Payment was taken on checkin, plus $150 for incidentals. That amount appeared as paid on my bank account. on checkout, they did not routinely present me with an account to check the incidentals; I had to insist forcefully as they were instructed to save paper (very odd approach). They assured me that the initial payment had not been processed, although it appeared on my back account and proceeded to process an amount $40 higher ($1295) which was the total of accommodation and incidentals. As of today, 3 days later both charges have been deducted from my account and they keep assuring me that the first one will disappear, a terrible system, presuming that it actually happens.

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Rozaimah

10

October 2023

I love the room. The receptionist is a very nice lady and very helpful. The hotel breakfast was also very good with nice staff that attended to us. I really recommend a hotel to stay in for a holiday. Looking forward to staying here again!

My room view. We did not get a beach view.

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Bronwyn

8.2

October 2022

The room was pleasant and rooms are located around a light and bright atrium. Cafe was a lovely place to read, with friendly staff and good food, and easy access to the parkland and amazing sea views. All staff were friendly and helpful

The pool area is ok but a little unappealing and tends to be shaded. My room had no real view but I would raise that when booking next time, to make sure I had a view of the sea.

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Eve

9.1

July 2023

Staff, location, decor - all amazing! Staff were excellent- checked us in brilliantly, provided concierge advice on locations and getting about town.

Unfortunately, the pool area had just been painted the day we chose visit it but it did not change our view of the hotel

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Wayne

10

December 2023

All the personnel were awesome, friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable, a view to the harbour. The scallops as an entree were perfect, steak as mains was good. Breakfast was good

Air flow in the walkways from the rooms to the lifts, very humid.

Points of Interest Around Novotel Darwin CBD

Attractions

Parliament House

0.1mi

Crocosaurus Cove

0.3mi

Magnetic Termite Mounds

0.4mi

Aquascene

0.4mi

Darwin Waterfront Precint

0.9mi

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

1.1mi

Mindil Beach

1.3mi

Cullen Bay

1.3mi

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

1.8mi

Qantas Hangar

2.3mi

Fannie Bay Gaol

2.6mi

Defence of Darwin Experience

4mi

Darwin Aviation Museum

4.7mi

Charles Darwin National Park

4.7mi

Crocodylus Park

7.1mi

Restaurants

Zest Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • 0
  • Local
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Novotel Darwin CBD

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

Bathtub

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Novotel Darwin CBD

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Novotel Darwin CBD

At what times are check-in and check-out at Novotel Darwin CBD?

At Novotel Darwin CBD, we have arranged the check-in post 02:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD provide free parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at Novotel Darwin CBD. The hotel offers private on-site parking for a fee of A$10 per day. No reservation is required for parking.

How much does a stay at Novotel Darwin CBD cost?

A stay at Novotel Darwin CBD can begin from a rate of $76. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What types of rooms does Novotel Darwin CBD offer?

The Novotel Darwin CBD offers a variety of room types including apartments, twins, doubles, and suites. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes include Queen and Twin beds. Room sizes range from 269 sqft to 431 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Novotel Darwin CBD?

At Novotel Darwin CBD, guests can enjoy a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool where guests can bask in the sun and take a refreshing dip. For those interested in staying active, a fitness center is also available on site. The hotel also offers a business center for guests who need to attend to work-related matters.

When hunger strikes, guests can head to the Zest Restaurant, which offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisines including pizza, seafood, and local and European dishes.

In addition to these amenities, the hotel also offers bicycle rentals for those wanting to explore the surroundings, as well as live music performances for entertainment. With its convenient location in the CBD, guests can also easily access other attractions in the area.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a pool for guests?

The Novotel Darwin CBD hotel has an outdoor pool called Pool 1. It is available to use all year round and has a shallow end. However, it is restricted to adults only.

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Novotel Darwin CBD has a restaurant on-site called Zest Restaurant. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance. They serve a variety of cuisines including pizza, seafood, local, and European dishes.

What methods of payment does Novotel Darwin CBD accept?

Novotel Darwin CBD accepts cash as well as commonly used credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Visa for payment.