Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 9.00 per day. Parking is wheelchair accessible.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee of approximately AUD 29 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers a stair-free path to the entrance, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible facilities including parking, public areas, and a pool with access ramps. Limited wheelchair accessibility is available in certain areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Darwin, just 0.1 km from The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park. It is a 4-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront and 5 minutes from Mindil Beach. The preferred airport is Darwin International Airport, located 12.5 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests. The pool is accessible and operational year-round.

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

Average nightly price at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$87
February	$97
March	$109
April	$156
May	$179
June	$200
July	$242
August	$185
October	$129
November	$104
December	$90

What guests think

At DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, guests praise friendly staff and a convenient Esplanade location, while feedback on rooms and dining is mixed, citing some renovated comfort and views alongside dated areas and occasional operational or service shortcomings.

Rooms range from spacious and refurbished with views to dated layouts with small showers, noisy air conditioning, and occasional WiFi charges or weak connectivity. Breakfast is frequently praised for variety, though some guests encountered cold food and understaffing; other dining feedback and value perceptions are mixed. Facilities include a large pool and a useful gym, plus onsite laundry and parking mentioned by guests. Overall, expect a practical stay with strong amenities and variable details.

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Facilities

Pool is a standout and the gym is appreciated; guests also mention onsite laundry and parking, though the exterior looks dated to some.

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Tracey-Lee

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool was a fabulous way to cool down. Buffet breakfast convenience.

10

Rhian

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central place to stay on the esplanade in Darwin. The buffet breakfast has something for everyone from freshly cooked eggs, pancakes, fruit, chia pudding, cereals and cooked breakfast items. The staff were fantastic and always willing to help. The pool is a great way to relax after a day of adventure. There’s a pool side bar and restaurant but is also a short walk away from other dining options and shopping.

6

Elvira

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room (king deluxe) was clean but lacked cutlery & eating materials & no microwave. The food (ordered by room service) cost at additional charge & the portions of some food ordered was ridiculous in regard to the cost. But it was tasty. Price of cocktails were reasonable. Price during the wet season is reasonable but very expensive during dry season. It was great the gym was open 24hrs but you could only wash/dry your clothes (in the laundry) from 8am - 8pm & there was an additional charge. If you wanted to have a cigarette after 10pm you had to go out the front as any door to outside was locked & connecting door from underground hotel car park (additional charge - again) to the hotel was locked by 9pm.

10

Lynette

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean and the bar and restaurant were near the pool so a great outlook. Staff are friendly and helpful

10

Lani

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for access to Darwin restaurants and sights. Great pool and pool bar area provides relaxed dining option. Rooms clean and sufficient space with lovely outlook. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Dennis

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice hotel. Top on the inside but a little dated on the outside. But best pool in the region ;-)

6

Simonne

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is located close to the city east walk to central area, restaurants and Darwin Wharf area ( or a short ride). Staff are helpful. The pool and joining outdoor eating/bar area are lovely and the gym is well equipped. The rooms, however, are in need of total refurb for the price and star rating. Bathroom has a shower curtain and no storage. Decor drab and door entry system required us to have key card reconfigured every other day.

10

Kylie

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff here were fantastic, the pool and gym were great. Loved having access to a washer and dryer onsite as well. Car parking was easy - access in & out was hassle free. Walking distance to shops, cafes, pubs and shopping. We would definitely return to this place.

10

Patricia

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay here. The king room was quite large and the bed very comfortable. Excellent location backing onto Mitchell St. lots of dining options close by. Enormous pool. Highly recommend.

8

Charles

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Great pool. Outside of building could do with some TLC. A little too far from the shopping area of town and Waterfront.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean rooms and public areas, though some report lapses such as worn linens, missed replenishment, leaks, or an isolated hygiene concern.

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Lynette

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean and the bar and restaurant were near the pool so a great outlook. Staff are friendly and helpful

8

Trevor

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean premises, friendly staff

6

Martin

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is well located but given the cost is run down. The air conditioning unit in our room was like a jet engine which meant we had to turn it off. My brother had a torn towel in his room. The shower gel was empty for two days even though I asked for it to be replaced. I wouldn't recommend.

8

Deborah

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Well located near to town. Room large and clean. Lovely pool area. Breakfast more than adequate but could do with different options of hot food during a week long stay

10

Toni

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was very clean and quiet. Restaurant and pool Food was great. Staff very helpful.

10

Kieran

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location on the esplanade. Able to walk to the wharf to a range of restaraunts. Clean, great staff.

2

Nathan

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel closing down. No restaurant, pool closed early, bar closed. Rat seen at breakfast. Staff were good though. Would not stay again if they paid us.

4

marc

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very disappointed , no bottled water in room , when I asked reception they replied stating “tap water just as good” ( actually was most definitely not) Room facility’s old and require update, ie. Bathroom door was difficult to open when closed ( jammed) Shower leaked water near toilet! Will def not stay their again or recommend 😢😢

10

Raymond

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good position lovely amenities and very clean

10

Margaret

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Comfortable beds. Clean and tidy

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some refurbished spaces and views, but others feel dated with small showers, loud air conditioning, and basic in-room amenities; WiFi can be charged or unreliable.

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Dean

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location and rooms are great. Breakfast was very disappointing. Food was cold even when we went down at 6am. No mugs, glasses etc had to ask staff for so many things. They are really understaffed and not prepared for breakfast time. Would stay again but only on a room only basis. Charged for wifi which is rare these days, especially when the room rate is so high

6

Elvira

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room (king deluxe) was clean but lacked cutlery & eating materials & no microwave. The food (ordered by room service) cost at additional charge & the portions of some food ordered was ridiculous in regard to the cost. But it was tasty. Price of cocktails were reasonable. Price during the wet season is reasonable but very expensive during dry season. It was great the gym was open 24hrs but you could only wash/dry your clothes (in the laundry) from 8am - 8pm & there was an additional charge. If you wanted to have a cigarette after 10pm you had to go out the front as any door to outside was locked & connecting door from underground hotel car park (additional charge - again) to the hotel was locked by 9pm.

4

Sarath

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very poor rooms for the money paid

6

Simonne

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is located close to the city east walk to central area, restaurants and Darwin Wharf area ( or a short ride). Staff are helpful. The pool and joining outdoor eating/bar area are lovely and the gym is well equipped. The rooms, however, are in need of total refurb for the price and star rating. Bathroom has a shower curtain and no storage. Decor drab and door entry system required us to have key card reconfigured every other day.

6

Martin

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is well located but given the cost is run down. The air conditioning unit in our room was like a jet engine which meant we had to turn it off. My brother had a torn towel in his room. The shower gel was empty for two days even though I asked for it to be replaced. I wouldn't recommend.

4

Michael

Oct 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Family holiday but left very uncomfortable with now air conditioning. Staff tried fixing but couldn’t and provided no solution. Very disappointing and won’t stay there again

10

Patricia

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay here. The king room was quite large and the bed very comfortable. Excellent location backing onto Mitchell St. lots of dining options close by. Enormous pool. Highly recommend.

8

Lorraine

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing we didn't like was no sheet on the bed. To cold without anything and to hot with the donna

4

Chris

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible WiFi No water in the room

10

Richard

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with nice pool rooms have been refurbished with nice new bathrooms. Great beds and pillows close to town and great view of Darwin harbor.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with thoughtful touches and flexible check-in, but some guests faced slow service, inflexible policies, or inadequate handling of issues.

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10

Rhian

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central place to stay on the esplanade in Darwin. The buffet breakfast has something for everyone from freshly cooked eggs, pancakes, fruit, chia pudding, cereals and cooked breakfast items. The staff were fantastic and always willing to help. The pool is a great way to relax after a day of adventure. There’s a pool side bar and restaurant but is also a short walk away from other dining options and shopping.

10

Priya

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff checked us in well before check in time. Our kids got 2 double tree Hilton cookies. Overall it was a good experience!

10

Lynette

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean and the bar and restaurant were near the pool so a great outlook. Staff are friendly and helpful

10

Kelvin

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The occasion for our stay was our wedding. The staff were wonderful and provided beyond our expectations. Thank you very much.

10

Andrea

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our family enjoys staying here. It is convenient to the Entertainment Centre which is where my daughter performs every year in her dance concert. The staff are always friendly and too happy to help. Rooms are lovely and plenty for what we need. This stay we got upgraded to a one bedroom king suite which was absolutely swank! We loved it!

6

Kylie

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bit old and run down. Took a long time to check in and took over an hour to get our drinks after ordering.

8

Kristi

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed with the lack of support when my 14yo autistic daughter got electrocuted by the room hairdryer it blew all our power circuits which were fixed, yet only an apology was offered - sorry mam. I requested for burn cream as the shock blew out of hair dryer and burnt her arm near wrist. Apart from the cream and a sorry no offer to seek medical care until the next day when we were to fly out I asked for them to get a doctor as she was experiencing pain down her arm since the shock- which they couldn’t do they just offered to call me a taxi or ambulance so I could take her to the hospital. This should have been promptly done at the time of the incident not an afterthought when I was the one who requested it. I didn’t feel the follow up or lack of was adequate and level of support in this situation was poor. Good, attentive customer service is what separates excellence from average. Thank you I hope this feedback is taking constructively for future guests.

2

Jovana

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We had family emergency and they didn’t want to change our dates in hotel. Very disappointed

10

Madhav

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked excellent assistance from receptionist Holly Short during my stay

10

Huey Yen

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at Double Tree are very helpful. They assisted me to check in early and check out late. Location is also convenient, close to everything. Highly recommended!

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Location

Esplanade setting is convenient for parks, restaurants and shops, with easy access to attractions; several note the waterfront or parts of the CBD can be a longer walk.

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Rhian

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central place to stay on the esplanade in Darwin. The buffet breakfast has something for everyone from freshly cooked eggs, pancakes, fruit, chia pudding, cereals and cooked breakfast items. The staff were fantastic and always willing to help. The pool is a great way to relax after a day of adventure. There’s a pool side bar and restaurant but is also a short walk away from other dining options and shopping.

8

Susan

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a lovely hotel but distance from cbd

10

Joan

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to CBD and to public transport. Nice walls along the Esplanade

10

Kieran

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location on the esplanade. Able to walk to the wharf to a range of restaraunts. Clean, great staff.

10

Patricia

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay here. The king room was quite large and the bed very comfortable. Excellent location backing onto Mitchell St. lots of dining options close by. Enormous pool. Highly recommend.

8

Simon

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel is in a great location in Darwin. Easy access to shopping and dining. Pool is large and plenty of sun lounges. Lovely buffet breakfast.

8

Steve

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good spot across from the park, close to restaurants & pubs.

10

Mary

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were disappointed at first when unable to find waterfront accommodation but so happy we didn’t. The Doubletree Hilton was so much better. We loved the green spaces along The Esplanade and the lovely seaview from our room. Although a long walk from the waterfront, close to shops and a couple of Darwin’s best restaurants. Local bus runs behind the hotel and Uber inexpensive.Best features the great pool and wonderful staff. Special compliment to Jeffrey for a great gin and tonic.😁

10

Jennifer

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, convenient dining options, easy walking to local war history sites. Friendly helpful staff.

10

Huey Yen

Oct 16, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at Double Tree are very helpful. They assisted me to check in early and check out late. Location is also convenient, close to everything. Highly recommended!

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Dining

Buffet breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality, but several guests reported cold food or understaffing; broader dining feedback is mixed, with some enjoying poolside options while others found food poor value or subpar.

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Tracey-Lee

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool was a fabulous way to cool down. Buffet breakfast convenience.

10

Rhian

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great central place to stay on the esplanade in Darwin. The buffet breakfast has something for everyone from freshly cooked eggs, pancakes, fruit, chia pudding, cereals and cooked breakfast items. The staff were fantastic and always willing to help. The pool is a great way to relax after a day of adventure. There’s a pool side bar and restaurant but is also a short walk away from other dining options and shopping.

6

Dean

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location and rooms are great. Breakfast was very disappointing. Food was cold even when we went down at 6am. No mugs, glasses etc had to ask staff for so many things. They are really understaffed and not prepared for breakfast time. Would stay again but only on a room only basis. Charged for wifi which is rare these days, especially when the room rate is so high

4

Joshua

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Over priced food that was mostly uneatable unless you were starving to death.

10

Warren

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

A superb stay. Wonderful friendly staff. Great location. Fabulous pool so well maintained. Great breakfast.

10

Toni

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was very clean and quiet. Restaurant and pool Food was great. Staff very helpful.

8

Stephen

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

restaurant/cafe food could be better

8

Simon

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel is in a great location in Darwin. Easy access to shopping and dining. Pool is large and plenty of sun lounges. Lovely buffet breakfast.

10

Daniel

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and newly renovated rooms. Breakfast is excellent.

8

Cheryl

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great customer service and excellent accommodation with access to pool and gym. Great dining by the pool. Wonderful breakfast selection. Good value for $$.

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25 $109	26 $126	27 $132	28 $126	29 $126	30 $110	31 $110

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29 $104	30 $104

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