2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, 0812 Darwin, Australia
#114 of 181 hotels in Darwin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1312 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 June 2024
Joanne
AustraliaFriendly staff and lovely pool
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Marie
AustraliaRooms could do with an upgrade
Resort facilities are beautiful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Akm
AustraliaBooking.com/hotel needs to rewrite the hotel info. No shuttle bus phone at airport as stated & no signs to say where to wait unless you're already at the waiting spot ... which is NOT where the previous waiting spot was! Took 3 phone calls (at 1am) to get shuttle sorted & in morning it was unavailable as being repaired ... just as well I wasn't in a hurry. No sign posts at hotel end re. best walking route to airport, there is a perfectly good walkway but have to find it ... staff directions not helpful. Even at hotel 'central reception' (because now merged with Mecure) was given vague instructions on checking in as to how on find & access Novotel rooms which are literally just around the corner but an unnecessarily complicated process ... for anyone interested the key card access is to the left of the front door hidden from view unless you know where to look! A few sign posts/would make the whole process much simpler for everyone! Staff were ok but wouldn't stay there again
Room was clean & adequate.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Kelly
AustraliaRoom was very dated / basic given the cost. Do yourself a favour have breakfast across the road at the partner hotel.
Close to the airport, late check in available after late night flight. Facilities (pool) were great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Sam
AustraliaVery expensive for a small airport hotel room
Modern and new facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Marcia
AustraliaMy room smelt of mould and was not an inviting room at all.
The external and around the property was great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Kevin
AustraliaNo bottle water in room, big let down.Had to make a trip down to reception to buy. For the price of room I'm sure they can afford complimentary water.
Staff were very friendly and efficient.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Lesley
AustraliaThe rooms are like a tired old motel. Small, dark and old. Shuttle bus pick up not sign posted so took ages to find. No room service and only a limp salad available at night without a 40 minute wait. Would only give me a 1 hour extra checkout time when I asked for 1.5 hours. A bit unhelpful. Really overpriced for the standard of rooms.
Pool and jacuzzi were outstanding. Good food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Pip
AustraliaThere is not enough shade around the pool. It is hot to walk around the pool area in bare feet.
The pool was awesome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Annetta
AustraliaThe entry or the foyer area had a bad stench that I could not ignore. Needs to be looked into. Plus the foyer was entry way to the board room which was rented out on that day.
The swimming pool was impressive and clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Kathleen
AustraliaNoisy doors. Too exxy for the age of the building.
2 Queen beds. Restaurants quite good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Paul
AustraliaLong wait at reception during check in. Hotel parking not available. Hence parking at the airport parking area is a fair distance from the hotel.
location from the airport. You get what you pay for.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Kate
AustraliaThe rooms are old and grubby, the couch was repulsive
The pool and kids water play area was amazing, the cafe/bar served good food and drinks
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Andre
United KingdomNothing
Walking distance from hotel. They have the shuttle to help with suitcases
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jacqueline
AustraliaI arrived with many others at 1.30 am in the morning. Check in was extremely slow. Something needs to be done to streamline check in or more staff allocated by coordinating with airline arrivals.
Property was clean and comfortable and roomy. Appreciated the courtesy bus pick up late at night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Lindy
AustraliaExpensive for what you get Pools close at 7pm Just minimal tea and coffee no biscuits or snacks when going in at 1.30 after flight pay top dollar for a bed
Clean and comfortable and walking distance to the airport
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Sarah
AustraliaThe rooms are over priced, old style and boring.
The newly renovated outdoor spaces and pool were a highlight.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Steve
AustraliaIt was ok for one night.
Convenient to the airport, good restaurant on ground floor. Facilities looked good from the distance.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Patricia
AustraliaOn arrival to Darwin was unable to arrange the shuttle pick up from the airport, frustrating conversations x 2 with hotel front desk to organise this. Shuttle eventually drove straight past us despite me attracting the driver’s attention. We had to walk to the hotel with our luggage late at night, no problem for younger more mobile people.
It was convenient for our purposes for a short stay, very clean,I found the bed comfortable but my partner didn’t (too hard) Breakfast onsite in the restaurant was very good. We also had dinner and breakfast at Cossies Bistro next door at Mantra which was good. Relaxing quiet place to stay, felt safe, everyone friendly. Used the shuttle bus to an air tour meet at the other side of the airport and also to the airport on departure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Elaine
AustraliaNothing
The poolside restaurant was exceptional food and well priced I had barramundi meal and was cooked and presented to perfection, kudos to the chef last night And the pool is incredible Shuttle service fast n efficient
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Brigita
AustraliaI booked a place with a pool and paid the extra money for this only to arrive and be told that the pool is not able to be used because it has been under maintenance for over one month. This was not advertised on the booking portal so it affected my stay negatively. The reception staff apologised but did nothing to compensate and actually made it worse by the way they did not respond to my follow up email - I found this showed a lack of customer service.
The housekeeping staff were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Raul439
AustraliaA lot of noise from the hallway during the night.
Airport transfer. Room was extremely clean. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Amber
United StatesNa
Convenient to the airport
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Lance
AustraliaLocation
Stayed in April 2024
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