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Novotel Darwin CBD

100 The Esplanade, Darwin, 800

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

Indulge in Tropical Luxury

  • Spectacular Atrium

    Immerse yourself in a lush indoor rainforest with cascading vines and a soothing waterfall at Novotel Darwin CBD.

  • Convenient Location

    Just a stone's throw away from Mitchell Street's vibrant cafes and nightlife, and within minutes from key attractions like Darwin Convention Centre and Mindil Beach.

  • Modern Comforts

    Enjoy air-conditioned suites equipped with all essential amenities, including a work desk, satellite TV, and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. Unwind in style with a private bathroom featuring free toiletries.

Experience paradise in the heart of Darwin at Novotel Darwin CBD. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst tropical serenity.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Good gluten-free options

  • Convenient location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

84 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys

Dining & drinks

  • 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
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • 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
  • 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
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

925 reviews
10/ 10
Central the every thing
Selena · family with children · 2026-10-14

The guest experience

7.6out of 10
925 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Good gluten-free options
  • Convenient location

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Room quality problems · Aged amenities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.5

    Well-located in the city, convenient for CBD access.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Positive comments regarding gluten-free options.

  • Service8.5

    Staff were reported as friendly and helpful.

  • Amenities7.5

    Amenities like gluten-free breakfast station praised, but overall is aged.

  • Overall Experience7.5

    Mixed experiences with notable service and location, but significant cleanliness concerns.

  • Value for Money7.4

    Reasonably priced but needs refurbishing to justify costs.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

46% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

7.6925 reviews
  • Prefect location and rooms. The pool was well used. Highly recommend.

    10/10

    Selena · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “Central the every thing”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Les Furness · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Rooms where good, location excellent and staff where very friendly.”

  • Avoid :(

    1/10

    Ryan · extended group · 2026-10-08

    “Very poor service, lack of staff and had to wait almost an hour to check-in. Hotel is super tired with only one working lift, definitely the worst Novotel I have stayed at.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Leigh · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “Location , breakfast and friendly staff”

  • loved it

    8/10

    Lindsay · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Breakfast was good value and yummy Room had beautiful view and was clean and tidy Laundry was very good too Other guests were friendly to talk to. Staff were very helpful and very polite”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Brett AUS · solo traveller · 2026-09-18

    “Looking at ocean”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Roland · family with children · 2026-09-16

    “Great staff, but definitely under staffed. That is all I can really say about our stay unfortunately.”

  • Disappointing for a Novotel

    4/10

    Pamela · couple · 2026-09-16

    “Location was excellent”

  • Enjoyed the stay, hotel looks tired

    5/10

    Andrew · couple · 2026-09-13

    “The Location was excellent. The room was good, the bathroom was not as clean as one would expect. The staff were excellent”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Darcy · family with children · 2026-09-09

    “The property is close to everything”

  • We weren't there much - was good for what we needed

    8/10

    Shepherd · family with children · 2026-09-09

    “Location, Cleanliness”

  • staff and location great, shame about the rest

    5/10

    Di · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “All staff exceptional. Friendly helpful”

  • Good location, needing a renovation.

    6/10

    Murray · couple · 2026-09-08

    “Well located, close to the city and the beach.”

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