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Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

31 Woods Street, Darwin, 0800

8.4 Excellent4537 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Central Location in Darwin CBD

    Located in the heart of Darwin CBD, Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel offers easy access to the city's attractions, dining, and shopping options. Just a stone's throw away from the Darwin Waterfront Precinct and Smith Street Mall, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant city life.

  • Leisure Facilities and Dining Options

    Guests can unwind and relax in the outdoor pool, work out in the fitness centre, and enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily, the Original Australian Kitchen offers a taste of modern Australian cuisine.

  • Comfortable Accommodation with Stunning Views

    Choose between spacious hotel rooms or self-contained apartments with balconies boasting views of the tropical city, Darwin Harbour, or Frances Bay. Each accommodation is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom.

Book your stay at Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel for a memorable Darwin experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Stunning views

At the hotel

Popular amenities

55 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • 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
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • 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
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Guest services

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

Services & essentials

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

4,537 reviews
8/ 10
Great location lovely staff
Deonne · extended group · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
4537 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Stunning views

Worth knowing — Pool maintenance issues · Room quality inconsistencies

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.3

    The location was frequently praised for its convenience, especially the views and proximity to attractions.

  • Service9.3

    Overall the staff was described as friendly and helpful, with many positive remarks on the service provided.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    Guests generally had positive experiences and expressed interest in returning despite the issues.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Guests found it to offer good value, especially in low season with good views.

  • Food and Beverage8.3

    While some enjoyed the breakfast, others found it lacking in variety and quality.

  • Cleanliness7.8

    There were mentions of disappointment regarding lost belongings and a distinct damp smell in one room.

  • Amenities7.8

    The pool was often mentioned as out of service or closed for maintenance, affecting overall satisfaction.

  • Room Quality7.3

    Some rooms had issues, including damp smells and broken TV functionality noted by guests.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

77% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.44537 reviews

  • Great location lovely staff

    8/10

    Deonne · extended group · 2026-10-16

    “Great location lovely staff”

  • Good location to have as a base to explore Darwin

    7/10

    Page · couple · 2026-10-14

    “24 hour check in and very friendly helpful staff. 15h floor 1 bed harbour view. Nice views out to the sea, good size balcony so nice to be able to open doors and get fresh air in, the higher floors will have uninterrupted views over neighbouring buildings. We liked having a washing machine and dryer in the unit which meant as an unserviced apartment we could dry our bath towels after use. I booked because of the pool and it was great, cold enough to be refreshing, clean and multiple good relaxing areas around it. It was quiet location, a short walk to most attractions and the supermarket if required.”

  • Overall good location, value for money but be prepared for some noise.

    7/10

    Keith · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Convenient location and good value for money.”

  • Very comfortable, great views and spacious room!

    9/10

    Jesse · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “The view from the balcony was superb. The room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. It's a great place to stay if you're in the city and the breakfast was great too!”

  • Most enjoyable wish we could have stayed longer

    10/10

    Clive · couple · 2026-10-13

    “All good was superb and generous!”

  • Clean and very friendly staff. View from my room is A+

    8/10

    Ajay Singh · family with children · 2026-10-12

    “Location”

  • Très agréable et bien situé

    9/10

    Patrick · couple · 2026-10-12

  • Thanks Darwin!

    10/10

    Stephen · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Friendly customer service and helpful staff topped with clean facilities and an excellent breakfast. Definitely worth the treat!”

  • Should have stayed longer

    10/10

    Trevor SHANE · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “From the time of arrival reception staff were helpful, approachable really lovely she was. All staff were always saying hello, do you need help with anything? Just perfect thank you all..”

  • Not good

    4/10

    Linda · couple · 2026-10-11

    “No hot water in the shower so I had cold shower my wife did not bother with it .breakfast only choice was scrambled eggs and they was cold uneatable and I told staff and they new it and did not care no bacon or any thing else hot ,had toast but not much else that looked any good, Told staff on check out o sorry to here but thats all, have a good day . paid good money for it and no offer of money back that means to me next move on next sucker.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Jeff · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Clean, good location, nice views”

  • We had a pleasant stay

    8/10

    Kerri · couple · 2026-10-09

    “The view from our room and the sunsets”

  • The Oaks, Darwin

    10/10

    Thorneycroft · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Location, views, staff and service, all excellent 👌 Lovely food and very clean and comfortable.”

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