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Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Gilruth Avenue, Darwin, 0820

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation and Stunning Location

    Experience the epitome of luxury at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, nestled on 30 acres of tropical gardens by the Arafura Sea. With 154 rooms, our 5-star resort is the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.

  • Diverse Entertainment and Dining Options

    Indulge in exquisite dining, vibrant bars, and a lively casino offering various gaming options and live entertainment from 10am to 4am. Unwind at Darwin's exclusive swim-up bar on our private white-sand beach, the perfect spot for relaxation.

  • Complimentary Services and Leisure Facilities

    Enjoy seamless service with complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, business center, and fitness facilities. Whether you prefer a workout, a round of golf, or poolside relaxation, Mindil Beach Casino Resort caters to all your needs.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Mindil Beach Casino Resort and elevate your Northern Territory experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great staff

  • Nice pool

At the hotel

Popular amenities

99 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Beach
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Open-air bath
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Casino
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,473 reviews
10/ 10
Everything. The staff are amazing. Always there to help.
Gloria · extended group · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

7.8out of 10
2473 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great staff
  • Nice pool

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Room maintenance needed

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.5

    Guests praised the hotel's proximity to the beach and restaurants.

  • Service8.5

    Staff were consistently described as helpful and friendly.

  • Amenities8.0

    Amenities like the lagoon pool were specifically highlighted as positive.

  • Overall Experience8.0

    Most guests had a favorable view of their stay, with some minor issues.

  • Food and Beverage7.5

    Breakfast options were appreciated, but service concerns were noted.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some were noted as 'tired' or old.

  • Value for Money7.5

    Some guests felt prices were on the higher side, yet others found it good value.

  • Cleanliness7.0

    Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with rooms smelling or pool maintenance.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

73% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

7.82473 reviews
  • We will definitely come back and stay.

    10/10

    Gloria · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Everything. The staff are amazing. Always there to help.”

  • Would not return , much better hotels in Darwin

    2/10

    Angela · couple · 2026-10-16

    “The good good thing about this hotel is its location, it is certainly not 5 star”

  • Relaxing and we'll be back for sure.

    9/10

    Sally&Graham · couple · 2026-10-16

    “We had an absolutely amazing stay! Our room was incredibly spacious, and we fell in love with the stunning lagoon pool. The location is fantastic, and having a local market just a short walk away was a wonderful bonus. We also loved spending mornings on our balcony enjoying the gorgeous ocean views and watching the mother birds watching over the baby birds on the garden lawn. A huge shoutout to the reception team for their great service. We called down for a bottle opener one night and an urgent vanity kit the next day, and both times someone was at our door with the items within 10 minutes.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    desleigh · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Breakfast was great,, pool good , view great”

  • Gorgeous pools and views

    9/10

    Sandy486 · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Beautiful location, lovely room, convenient facilities, friendly and professional staff. The bathroom was luxurious.”

  • Fijn verblijf, uitstekend voor 1 of 2 nachten

    9/10

    Patrick · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Mooie kamer met balkon, goede bedden en kussens. Fijne koffiezet apparaat met heerlijke koffie”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Louise · couple · 2026-10-11

    “The staff went beyond and above to help my son celebrate his birthday Thank you team was a beautiful surprise for him”

  • Average. Not great value for money

    5/10

    Robert · family with children · 2026-10-10

    “Handy for Mindil however rooms are really dated and desperately needs a Reno. Considering this it wasn’t good value for money.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Troy · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Location”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jo-Anne · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Everything”

  • Always an amazing stay at Mindil Beach Casino, location, facilities,comfort and staff all wonderful.

    9/10

    Bronwyn · couple · 2026-09-19

    “The pool needed better cleaning.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Allan · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Have stayed here many times but we were Very happy with this particular Room we were allocated”

  • One of the best resort pools in Australia.

    9/10

    Matthew · extended group · 2026-09-18

    “Exceptional pools in a tropical hot climate. Great rooms with out looks. Right on beach. Helpful and friendly staff. Excellent aircon. Excellent wifi. Great tv channels avail. Selection of great bars and restaurants. A casino if you like a bet.”

  • Just adequate

    7/10

    Geoff Hesford · couple · 2026-09-17

    “First stay was in a recently refurbished room on L03 with Ocean View = 9/10. Ocean Pool 9/10.”

  • Comfortable and Accomodating

    8/10

    Rosslyn · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Location to see Darwins beautiful sunsets Lagoon Pool”

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