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Novotel Darwin CBD

4.0 star property
Travelers can cool off in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub after exploring the vibrant Darwin Waterfront - perfect ways to unwind after sightseeing

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Located in the heart of Darwin City Centre, Novotel Darwin CBD provides a welcoming retreat with its relaxing spa tub and refreshing outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the peaceful garden or savor a meal at Esp. Restaurant & Terrace with its pleasant al fresco dining option.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Fan
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Darwin City Centre, a neighbourhood in Darwin, Novotel Darwin CBD is in a shopping district. Fort Hill Wharf and Gardens Park Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Darwin Waterfront and Charles Darwin National Park. Aquascene and Indo Pacific Marine are also worth visiting.
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Map
100 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 23 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Darwin CBD

Hotel near Darwin Waterfront
At Novotel Darwin CBD, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Esp. Restaurant& Terrace, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellboy, 2 meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (AUD 13 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Atrium Bar & Garden
  • Esp. Restaurant& Terrace

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,249 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 13 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Darwin CBD?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Darwin CBD on 31 Jan 2026 start from NZ$177.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Darwin CBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Novotel Darwin CBD?

Self-parking is available for AUD 13 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Darwin CBD?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Novotel Darwin CBD?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Novotel Darwin CBD located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Bicentennial Park and Darwin Harbour are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Novotel Darwin CBD Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good size room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we are pleased the room was kept clean and our stay was enjoyable. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Toby Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and great. The hotel needs work and a refresh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms. Starting to show its age.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and clean, the lobby is lovely but it all needs refreshing and updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KERRYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here previously and found staff very pleasant and our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

It was excellent for a short business stay. Staff were very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celso Alexsander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, comfortable rooms and really good breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the hotel had everything I needed and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, great location, nice staff, beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay central to all your needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great city location within walking distance to shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Was great stay hotel was clean and comfortable will definitely be coming back with the family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novatel Darwin is my number 1 go to when I want to stay in Darwin city center. Amazing interior and the splendid sea views along the Espinar'd are great, Cheers John Burke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pasqualino Taglieri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with a room overlooking harbour & views along the esplanade. Easy access to CBD.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Novotel. Our room was kept clean & all staff were really helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel well located.?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and safe, family room very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was quiet and stress free, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby with hanging plants and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely dining and bar areas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great convenient hotel with all the facilities we needed for a family. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

All the staff were very helpful, always happy and courteous,
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and great view
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023