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Cullen Bay Resort

Cullen Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Cullen Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Had a wonderful stay, room was lovely with awesome view of the marina. Staff were friendly and accommodating."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Cullen Bay Resort

Hudson Berrimah

Hudson Berrimah
4.0 star property
Berrimah, 11 km from Cullen Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171)
"Room was clean, quiet premises, and a pristine building"
Australia
Jason
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hudson Berrimah

Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston
4.0 star property
Palmerston, 17.7 km from Cullen Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (278)
"Very pleasant stay."
Australia
Susan
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Quest Palmerston

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
4.0 star property
15.9 km from Cullen Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (446)
"The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the pool and bar were great and the food delicious. Just an amazing time, we will definitely return. "
Australia
Mandy
The price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
4.5 star property
Palmerston, 18.1 km from Cullen Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (452)
" Nice"
United States
Sean
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Howard Springs, 23.2 km from Cullen Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (150)
"Staff were kind beds were clean 👌 "
Australia
NICOLE
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Novotel Darwin Airport

Novotel Darwin Airport
4.0 star property
Eaton, 8 km from Cullen Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Super convenient for the airport and great breakfast "
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Novotel Darwin Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4.0 star property
Darwin City Centre, 1.5 km from Cullen Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very nice hotel."
United Kingdom
michael
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
4.0 star property
Eaton, 8 km from Cullen Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Great place to stay near the airport. "
United States
Trever
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
4.0 star property
Darwin City Centre, 2.5 km from Cullen Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1710)
"Very friendly staff and owners. "
United States
Gyanwati
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Discovery Parks - Darwin

Discovery Parks - Darwin
4.0 star property
Winnellie, 8.8 km from Cullen Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (352)
"Friendly staff, nice comfortable cabin."
Australia
Donna
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Discovery Parks - Darwin

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
4.0 star property
Darwin City Centre, 1.4 km from Cullen Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (222)
"View great, bed perfect, laksa delish!"
Australia
Antoinette
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin
5.0 star property
Darwin City Centre, 2.3 km from Cullen Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"The bar was well stocked and the breakfast was so perfect "
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hilton Darwin

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Coconut Grove, 7.2 km from Cullen Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (510)
"Staff are very friendly and rates are very good."
Australia
Jonathan
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
4.0 star property
Darwin City Centre, 1.8 km from Cullen Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Good hotel overall"
United States
Joshua
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Club Tropical Resort Darwin
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Cullen Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (662)
"Restaurant is great, reasonable price good quality food "
Australia
henry
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
4.5 star property
Darwin City Centre, 2.8 km from Cullen Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1154)
"Room was spotless and staff were most courteous "
Australia
Sandra
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4.0 star property
The Gardens, 1.4 km from Cullen Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Convenient location and local to all the restaurants."
Australia
Philip
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Darwin Resort

Darwin Resort
3.0 star property
Winnellie, 5.7 km from Cullen Bay
6.4 out of 10, (192)
"The staff were very helpful"
Australia
Morell
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Darwin Resort

The Cavenagh

The Cavenagh
3.5 star property
Darwin City Centre, 2.4 km from Cullen Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"I have had a pleasant stay and experienced no issues. Very nice staff and would recommend this hotel to anyone. "
Australia
Japeth
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
The Cavenagh
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Our guide on where to stay in Cullen Bay

Find the best Cullen Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Darwin City Centre

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium.

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fannie Bay

Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Fannie Bay Race Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cullen Bay like?
Travellers to the Cullen Bay neighbourhood in Darwin will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach as part of your Cullen Bay travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Cullen Bay?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Cullen Bay Resort is the highest ranked property in Cullen Bay. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Cullen Bay area?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options in Cullen Bay to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Darwin area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cullen Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Cullen Bay.
What are the top things to see and do in Cullen Bay?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Cullen Bay are Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach. Mindil Beach Casino & Resort and SKYCITY Casino are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Darwin.

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