100 The Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
#145 of 181 hotels in Darwin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 648 hotel reviews
6.9Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.3
Value for money
6.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Molloy
AustraliaIt was very tired, bathroom not suitable for elderly as bath slippery and towel rail loose. Balcony dirty
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Deborah
AustraliaThe air conditioner sounded like a jet plane and the door was coming off the cupboard over the fridge.
The atrium was glorious and tropical.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Robyn
AustraliaBreakfast
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Peter
Australiaall good but the place looked old air con rattleyrattley air con
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Amy
AustraliaThe room had no information about policies or rules no book in the room to tell us some more information about room or the building.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
John
AustraliaAs Above
I have stayed in the NOVOTEL Dwn Esplanade many times. As usual everything was fine.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Jennifer
AustraliaThe rooms need some maintenance and updating. Rooms basic for the price.Flickering light in second room. Bar in foyer closed by 9.30pm even on Saturday night.
It was close to city. Staff were great and very attentive. Good sea view over esplanade.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Steven
AustraliaOnly 1 lift operational, Room had no Shower Gel upon arrival, Air conditioner leaked on the second day and no hot water on the final night of my stay. All were rectified by the front desk staff who were very apologetic. Had to order meals from the Bar and then walk back to restaurant.
Large Spacious Room. Comfortable Bed. Reception Staff were extremely Friendly and welcoming and rectified any issues related to my stay. Restaurant food was delicious, and the Rib Fillet was probably one of the best cuts of meat and cooked to perfection that I have enjoyed in some time with all my travels.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Iuri
AustraliaSwimming pool. Too hot no shade
Clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Garry
AustraliaThe cost of breakfast for 2 people :(
Staff hospitality :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Mark
AustraliaDid not have breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Angela
AustraliaLocation
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Rhys
AustraliaRoom was quite outdated for a Novotel hotel.
Location is spot on, live music was cool and staff were friendly. Easy parking.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Wendy
AustraliaThere was no rail at the pool so could not get out of the pool or spa if I got in.
The setting was reminiscent of Singapore.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Debra
AustraliaRooms need refurbishing, the price of $430 for 1 night very high. I booked well in advance of my stay
Good location , staff were nice
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Craig
AustraliaBar service not enough staff to serve Cost was expensive for what it was Seems a bit dated could do with renovations
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Katie
AustraliaRoom was very musty, hot and smelly. Condensation on the walls.
Friendly check in lady.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Mark
AustraliaOn our first night the airconditioning wasn't working which led to a very uncomfortable and sleepless night. When we notified hotel staff they quickly changed our rooms. Thanks guys
We loved the location, friendly staff, very comfortable rooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Blayke
AustraliaOur provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash containers in the bathroom were completely empty on arrival.
Property was great. Loved the greenery growing throughout the public areas of the building. It gave it a natural ambient noice softening which made it most relaxing.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Jenny
AustraliaRoom was very dated but clean
Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Location was great. Opposite the water. Close to shops and restaurants
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Glenyce
Australia1 Reading light did not work at all and the other was very poor - no where near enough illumination to read by
very short stay due to flight cancellation but overall, happy. great to be able to leave case in secure storage until later in the day
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Peter
AustraliaLights in room not all working. Power points in room - clumsy location for charging and using computer. Low level noise/hum couldn't be located and turned off, affected sleeping
Breakfast was good for eating healthily - best feature Lifts a feature Price too much for the room - I'm not into facilities like this, stayed at Novotel because selected by my employer. It was OK, but not normally my scene
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Marlene
AustraliaTook a few days to get 3 towels for 3 people in one room, gave up on getting extra wine glasses and drink glasses. Notice in shower about allowing steam from shower to dissipate before opening door (& a $1200 fine if alarm goes off) would not hold up in court as there isn't a fan in the bathroom to help dissipate the steam.
Quite air-con, hot shower, comfortable beds
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Nick
AustraliaThe laundry setup. Hopeless ! Fancy after paying all that money for a room you and still have to pay to use laundry by COINS. Who has coins any more ? Then queue at reception to get said coins. HOPELESS !
Average breakfast, nothing really good. Breakfast area understaffed. Room 417 was good with nice view over the water. Hotel a bit tired really.
Stayed in August 2023
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