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A dining table with a plate of food, a drink, and a view of a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the city.

A buffet bar with a variety of food and drink options, including a bowl of fruit, a pitcher of iced tea, and several bottles of juice.

A modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a car park.

1. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

Michael

NZ$245

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A swimming pool with a metal handrail, steps leading into the pool, and a tiled deck area with a chair.

A reception desk labeled 'QUEST' with a clock, framed pictures, and a welcome sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a balcony with a view.

2. Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

Sean

NZ$232

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with multiple people, shaded by large canopies.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations arranged around a central landscaped area, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

An open door leading to a room with tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements on stands.

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

3. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Lee Point

Leanne

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, teal chairs, a bed with a view, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A couple walking on a deck with a view of the sea.

A hotel with a pool area, including a beach and umbrellas.

An aerial view of a marina with boats, a large building with a curved roof, and a cityscape in the background.

4. Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

Lisa

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A pool area with a covered seating area and a building with outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a pier over water.

A resort with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a covered area.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a beer tap.

5. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

Shakara

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

6. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Arnold

NZ$188

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a modern building and a tall tower in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, ceiling fan, and wooden flooring.

A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern balcony with glass doors, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a TV displaying a beach scene, and a ceiling fan.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Alan

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, numbered rooms, and lush tropical plants.

A row of commercial dryers with stainless steel doors, arranged in a covered outdoor area.

A row of single-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by palm trees and other vegetation.

A two-story building with a covered porch and a small garden area.

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

NZ$156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, and a chair.

A billiards table with balls, a pool table, and a bar area with stools and a counter.

A beverage station with three dispensers, each labeled with a different fruit flavor.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, air conditioning units, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

10. Winnellie Hotel Motel

Winnellie

Elaine

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, a round gold side table, and a floor lamp.

A group of people dining outdoors at a table with a palm tree in the foreground.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A modern reception area with a vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

11. Hudson Parap

Parap

Denis

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a mountain landscape.

A large swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge areas with chairs and umbrellas, and a parking area with cars.

A reception desk with a computer monitor, a name tag, and a walkie-talkie.

A modern building with two-story structures, a covered walkway, and well-maintained landscaping.

12. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Piero

NZ$200

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a black metal railing, and a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, two lamps, and two plush toys on the bed.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and a blue canopy.

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

David

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.

A small, single-story cabin with a porch and a door, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A tented accommodation with a covered deck, outdoor seating, and a view of surrounding greenery.

A row of white buildings with green railings, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

14. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Howard Springs

Merrilyn

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp. There is a large window with a view of trees, an air conditioning unit on the wall, and a painting above the window.

A reception area with a sign for 'Darwin Resort'.

A couple standing in a garden with a white picket fence and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a black range hood, a white refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Darwin Resort

Winnellie

Jose Ariel

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a desk, and a chair.

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens

Kath

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A multi-story motel with a red and white exterior, balconies, and tropical plants in the foreground.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small desk with a chair, a refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window.

A large grey dog sitting on a wooden table in an indoor setting.

17. Capricornia Motel

Fannie Bay

Stephen

NZ$144

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Paravista Motel

Parap

Debra

NZ$185

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An indoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the outside.

A multi-story building with a curved facade and tall palm trees in front.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, black chairs, and a wooden ceiling.

19. The Leea Darwin

Darwin City Centre

Camilla

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a bar area.

A modern bar area with high stools and a central round table, featuring a bar counter and seating area with a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool in the background, and a building with a balcony.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre

Bella

NZ$210

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shoal Bay

Quest Palmerston

10/10 Excellent

"Central location."

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Argus Hotel Darwin

8/10 Good

"Hotel in a convenient location, only a short walk from waterfront and many major sights. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are a decent size and quite comfortable."

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

8/10 Good

"Great location, wonderful pools"

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Palm City was a lovely place to stay!"

Rydges Darwin Central

10/10 Excellent

"I had a King size suite, the room and bathroom were huge. The aircon was quite noisy during the night but at least it was nice and cool. Very close to Smith St Mall with everything I needed within a very short walking distance."

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"excellent service all round. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and shower good. Breakfast was also a nice touch to our stay but it's not included that's extra $. Great location as well for those travelling to Darwin for the first time."

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay if you have transport, its a bit far out but otherwise very nice relaxing place to stay"

More cheap accommodation in Shoal Bay

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

NZ$144

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

NZ$154

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.4/10 (81 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Shoal Bay?

Rydges Darwin Central, located 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from the heart of Shoal Bay, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your trip to the area are Mindil Beach Casino Resort and Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Shoal Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Shoal Bay has to offer?

Tropical Garden Villa | 5 mins from City Centre: This holiday home rental outside of Shoal Bay offers a patio, a garden and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Shoal Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shoal Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Shoal Bay.

What is staying in Shoal Bay like?

Those travelling to Shoal Bay will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 756 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Shoal Bay.

What should I see while I'm in Shoal Bay?

Favourite places to visit include Tree Point Conservation Area, Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve and Howard Springs Hunting Reserve. You'll also find Marrara Sports Complex and Hidden Valley Raceway in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Shoal Bay guide.

What's the weather like in Shoal Bay?

The hottest months are usually November and October, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Shoal Bay are January, February, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 438 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay hotels

1. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

2. Quest Palmerston

3. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

4. Hudson Berrimah

5. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

6. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

10. Winnellie Hotel Motel

11. Hudson Parap

12. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

14. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

15. Darwin Resort

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

17. Capricornia Motel

18. Paravista Motel

19. The Leea Darwin

20. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Tree Point Conservation Area

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shoal Bay

Quest Palmerston

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Argus Hotel Darwin

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Palms City Resort

Rydges Darwin Central

Hilton Darwin

The Leea Darwin

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

More cheap accommodation in Shoal Bay

Capricornia Motel

Comfort Inn Darwin

ZEN Central CBD - Affordable 3-bdrm Apt in the Heart of Darwin City

Golden Sands Retreat

Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat

ZEN Paradise - 2-br Waterfront Ocean View Retreat

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