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Novotel Darwin Airport

2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Darwin, 0812

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Poolside Experience

    Guests can enjoy a drink or meal by the pool at Novotel Darwin Airport. Located only 250 metres from Darwin Airport, it offers free airport transfers and free cable TV.

  • Modern Rooms and Suites

    Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a refrigerator are included.

  • Relaxing Amenities

    Some accommodation also has cooking facilities, laundry facilities and a private balcony. The 25-metre lap pool is surrounded by native tropical gardens and sun loungers.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good location

  • Nice pool area

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • First aid kit available
  • 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
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Key card access
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,172 reviews
8/ 10
Pool
Catherine · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

7.7out of 10
2172 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Good location
  • Nice pool area
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Inconsistent service · Poor room cleanliness · Outdated rooms

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.9

    Convenient location close to the airport.

  • Food and Beverage8.4

    Buffet meals received positive feedback, though restaurant service had some issues.

  • Overall Experience8.1

    A mixture of positive experiences with some notable drawbacks.

  • Service7.8

    Service quality varied, some staff displayed a friendly disposition.

  • Amenities7.4

    Facilities such as the pool were acceptable, but lacking in some standard hotel offerings.

  • Value for Money7.3

    Overall good stay but should be priced lower for the condition of the rooms.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

60% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

7.72172 reviews
  • Guest review

    8/10

    Catherine · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Pool”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jeanette · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “Location and ease of check in”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Amy · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Easy walk across the street to the airport. Pool is great to unwind for the afternoon. Restaurants have everything you need if you don’t want to go out.”

  • Excellent

    7/10

    Peter · extended group · 2026-10-16

    “Good food”

  • Cool

    7/10

    Shakira · family with children · 2026-10-12

    “The location and the pool area”

  • Quite expensive for such a basic (slightly drab) room.

    6/10

    Tim · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Convenient location for those with early/ late flights, and the 24hr shuttle bus is very helpful. Staff were friendly.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    raymond · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “I liked the vibe and feel ..a bit of luxury for us committed budget travellers”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    adam · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Location to the airport”

  • Would definitely stay there for one night transition with early and late flights

    6/10

    Michelle · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “The pool was amazing”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Hines · solo traveller · 2026-09-18

    “Pool”

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