Conveniently located on the Esplanade, Novotel Darwin CBD features a swimming pool and an atrium with a spectacular indoor tropical rainforest, complete with cascading vines, palm trees and a waterfall. It is just a short walk from Mitchell Street's cafes, bars and nightlife options. Novotel Darwin CBD is within 5 minutes' drive of Darwin Convention Center, Skycity Darwin Casino and Mindil Beach. The restaurant has been renamed from Zest Restaurant and Terrace to Esplanade Restaurant and Terrace Open for Breakfast brunch and dinner. Each of the air-conditioned suites offers a work desk, a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All include a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Darwin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.1
Low score for Darwin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    We loved the location, friendly staff, very comfortable rooms.
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    We had a 2 bedroom apartment, so lots of space. the foyer is beautiful, staff were lovely.
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was there to look for employment and housing, they gave me a map of the CBD highlighting the sites I needed to visit.
  • Carmelita
    Australia Australia
    The property is build near beach and easy have access for walking along the road.
  • Dorothy
    Australia Australia
    Lovely Atrium garden. So welcoming from the outdoor heat in Darwin. Room overlooking Darwin Harbour. Great for watching wet season storms. Room very large and comfortable. Very nice friendly staff.
  • W
    William
    Australia Australia
    The attitude of the staff. They were warm, friendly and helpful at all levels. Dealing with the travelling public can be challenging but the staff made it look easy. They also appeared to get along well with one an another. High morale is a great...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Location was excellent - near waterfront and town centre. Facilities good and well maintained. Staff exceptionally positive and keen to assist.
  • Tameka
    Australia Australia
    Hands down the pool was incredible. The rooms are a bit tired but having a balcony overlooking the poor was fantastic
  • Anthony
    Thailand Thailand
    Great Location.Lovely indoor gardens in Foyer/Bar area. Comfortable bed.Offstreet parking.
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location to explore Darwin, great view of the harbour. Friendly staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Zest Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Australian • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Novotel Darwin CBD

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private Bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Romanian

House rules
Novotel Darwin CBD takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Up to 2 children (15 years and under) stay free when sharing with parents.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Novotel Darwin CBD

  • Check-in at Novotel Darwin CBD is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Novotel Darwin CBD can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Novotel Darwin CBD offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness classes
    • Themed dinners
  • Room options at Novotel Darwin CBD include:

    • Apartment
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Double
  • The prices at Novotel Darwin CBD may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Novotel Darwin CBD is 1,800 feet from the center of Darwin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Novotel Darwin CBD has 1 restaurant:

    • Zest Restaurant