Name: Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Address: 31 Woods Street, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Darwin, Northern Territory, AU
Price range: $101–$317 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

At Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel, travellers highlight the central, walkable location, sweeping harbour views, and generally clean, spacious apartments with friendly service, while noting recurring niggles like dated areas, patchy air-conditioning or hot water, pool shortcomings, and confusing paid parking.

Breakfast and the on-site restaurant cafe receive many positive comments, though some guests found the continental selection basic or the dinner pricing high. Several reviews mention maintenance or design frustrations—such as small bathrooms, worn fixtures, musty smells, slow or uncooled lifts, and occasional noise from neighbouring rooms. Overall, expect a convenient apartment-style stay with good service, tempered by occasional upkeep and comfort trade-offs.

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant cafe is convenient and many apartments include in-unit laundry. Criticisms include a small or occasionally dirty/out-of-service pool, limited or confusing paid parking, and slow or hot lifts.

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10

Jason

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice swimming pool

10

michael

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great quality rooms - the beds and pillows are very comfortable. Overall a great hotel, one of the best in Darwin. Only thing that could be better - the lifts have no aircon and on busy afternoons in the build up on a slow trip to ground floor with lots of stops, all of us were dripping with sweat by time we got to ground floor!

8

Darren

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.

6

shuk hing

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The suite itself was acceptable; however, several issues significantly affected our stay. Although a parking address was provided, it was not clearly stated that there is no on-site parking and that the car park is located approximately 100 metres away. As I had a sprained foot and multiple pieces of luggage, this was very inconvenient. If it had been clearly stated that parking is off-site, I would have reconsidered booking. The car park also does not allow in-and-out access. Each exit requires a new payment -$30 with coupon, which should be clearly disclosed. Reception staff repeatedly advised that weekend parking would cost approximately $11 for 24 hours, and we confirmed this several times. However, when exiting without a coupon, we were charged approximately $36 including credit card surcharge. The day before, the displayed rate was around $46 before applying the $30 coupon. This indicates the $11 figure was incorrect and caused unnecessary confusion. In addition, the washing machine in the suite was not functioning. One of the main reasons for booking the suite was access to laundry facilities during relocation, so this was disappointing. Clear and accurate information regarding parking arrangements and ensuring in-room facilities are operational would significantly improve the guest

6

Susan

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice but i could not use the balcony because the air con unit was blasting out hot air onto the balcony. The pool needs a scrub around the waterline and there were lots of floor times missing in the pool.

10

Robert

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very good value for money. Pool is cooling and long enough to do walking exercises at 1.2m depth and 20m(?) length. All staff very obliging and restaurant/bar is convenient and reasonable with pricing.

10

Delwyn

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good sized clean and tidy room. Was great having washing machine and dryer. Good sized fridge and we had clean linen every day

8

Jason Andrew

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cafe and location were great. Bed and bedding were very comfortable. Carpark was not so great, could only park with orange signs- very limited, a total of 4 spots on level 2. On arrival, staff member was not really welcoming, I think he would rather been in bed. Opened our rooms sliding door to balcony and door handle fell off. It was fixed the following day. Ceiling fan dial falls off as well, over bed.

8

Jane

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great harbour views for sunset each night . Good apartment amenities Onsite cafe good

4

Julie

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very tired property with limited facilities. Don’t trust the star rating is you’re used to staying in proper hotels. More like a motel. Tiny bathroom, scuffed walls, no minibar, no properly located power points next to bed, noisy aircon, slow and tired lifts. It was clean though.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and apartments clean, but several noted musty or mouldy odours, grout mould, dirty floors, or areas needing better attention; the pool’s cleanliness and missing tiles were also mentioned.

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Hamish

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice enough property however cleaning left a bit to be desired.

8

Robert

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom; great location. Enjoyed continental breakfast

6

Wendy

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Second time I've stayed (2019 & 2023). I was on level 21 this time and the room had a lot of general wear and tear, mould in the shower and the room had a musty/mouldy smell. Other reviews have mentioned the smell too. I enjoyed staying here in 2019 but I won't return to this accomm.

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Aditya

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok, mould in all the bath/shower grouting. It was nice to have breakfast included and $10 to upgrade to a hot breakfast which is a good deal, but quality was missing. They need to do a lot of work though.

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Gary

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Checked in and went to the room which was dirty , smelled musty, air con not working properly, corridors old and unclean abd opposite having a loud party. Reception told us no room service although advertised after 9pm and the oak restaurant said the same. Checked straight out and booked a hotel

6

Chris

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The unit had a strong musty smell which was not helped even with windows open and fans on max all night.

6

Shona

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The floor in the unit was dirty we had black feet in the first afternoon. The romote wasnt working properly. we had no condiments like salt or pepper,tomato sauce, butter sachets, biscuits would have been nice. we didnt have enough tea bags. we have tea for breakfast and tea. or even in afternoon when we get back from walking around town. The pool was dirty with tiles missing, I could have scratched my foot. or my elderly mother could have. on the bottom of the pool. It was expensive to not even have these things mentioned above.

8

Andrew

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Good clean room with fantastic view of the harbour and the renowned Darwin's magic sunsets.

10

Malcolm

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well situated hotel in the city of Darwin! Service excellent and plenty amenities . Easily stay again next time!

8

Megan

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy and spacious.

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Rooms

Rooms and apartments are generally spacious with standout harbour views and comfortable beds. Downsides include some small or awkwardly designed bathrooms, occasional air-conditioning or hot-water issues, noise from neighbouring rooms, and dated fixtures.

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Andree

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Lovely views over the harbour from 15th floor. Very spacious apartment. Quiet. Close to supermarket and restaurants

8

mayson

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good, no tv in second bedroom though all the plugs there for it. Second bedroom windows look into public hallway, so it’s a very dark place. Hot water was restricted to just lukewarm, so impossible to have a hot shower or do dishes without boiling a jug. TVs were old and had channels there that weren’t paid for so unusable. Otherwise a quiet building that was adequate for a short stay.

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Nick

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay at this hotel regularly and have been over the last 3 years. Service is always great and friendly. The rooms are well equipped and comfy but they are ageing. Curtains are drooping and aren’t sitting properly. The furniture is looking tired and the rooms could do with some remodelling.

8

Darren

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.

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Likhui

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Positives: Pleasant staff at check in. Room was clean. Glad to have breakfast included. Convenient location. Negatives: Aircon wasn't very cold. Limited to 21C and the room was not able to cool down compared to other hotels and motels ive stayed at in darwin. Positive and negative: Was told i had ordered a la carte breakfast incorrectly and was going to be charged but the receptionist didnt after i had told them i only ate what was part of the included breakfast. Probably need to ask for proof of room and surname for the a la carte orders as someone probably got away without paying their food.

6

Cynthia

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a one-bedroom apartment. The bed was like a rock and needed to have an extra padding put on to make it remotely sleepable. I had more and better sleep on the couch. The shower was impossible to get in to as the door would not open far enough for me to be able to just step in, but I had to squeeze between the shower door the bathroom sink. the door and sink were cold, this made the experience even more unpleasant, and it was the most ridiculous set up and one I have never seen in a bathroom in the world. If they made the door swing in rather than swing out it would have made an enormous difference. the staff need to stay in these rooms to understand the need for change. the staff overall were very helpful.

6

Cameron

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Tte noise of people next door. 2 nights woken up by loud music and loud people trying to talk over music.

10

Elaine

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean Comfortable beds Enjoyed my stay Will be back in 6 months Loved the harbour view

8

Akiko

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

The location was great, and the view from my room was beautiful. The room itself was spacious, and I loved the scent of the amenities. The only issue was the Wi-Fi — it didn’t work right after check-in, so I had to call the help desk, and even after it was fixed, the connection was not only very slow but also kept dropping out. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay, but since the Wi-Fi wasn’t stable and it affected my work quite a lot, I might have to think twice before staying again unless it improves.

10

Alan

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful water views from both balconies in our 2 bedroom apartment as well as from bedrooms and living area, Surprised that the bedrooms were on a separate level to the living area.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins, upgrades, and accommodating requests. A few guests reported miscommunication or unhelpful interactions at reception.

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Kelly

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed here quite a few times and do find the staff at the front counter to be very little help, but this time the lady at the front counter was incredibly rude, which has led me to write this review. the aircon dripped all night and unfortunately my suitcase was underneath it. we stayed in the one bdrm apartment and they only provide a queen bed. the bedroom aircon didn't work either so we asked to change rooms and they would not allow it. the lady did not even look me in the eye the entire time i was speaking with her and i didn't even get an apology for the inconvenience. The bathroom was soooooo small that every door hit every wall and there was no way two ppl would fit at all. it's a shame because there 2 bdrm apartments are great and very comfortable. i did like the Nespresso machine which is a new addition and brekky every morning is plain but all you need. We needed the fridge space so we got an apartment but i wouldn't book this again, even the hotel rooms have a king bed.

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Kylie

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hallways were dangerous dlippery when it was raining. And the luggage trolley non exsistant sfter we had asked for it 5 times and not much help in finding it.does this hotel have a trolley or need mire than one

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Alfred Boon Swee

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The state of the hotel is pretty good and we were happy with the cleanliness of our room. Location is convenient too - just a short walk to shops and eateries in town. Staff that we encountered at reception and restaurant were friendly and helpful.

10

Jordan

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment (25th floor), restaurant & service were outstanding for our 3 night stay. The service offered by all staff, including the reception, restaurant & management was 11/10, we were more than once checked in on to ensure we were enjoying our stay and any request was promptly granted. One of the best Oaks experiences Ive had & I often stay Oaks.

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shuk hing

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The suite itself was acceptable; however, several issues significantly affected our stay. Although a parking address was provided, it was not clearly stated that there is no on-site parking and that the car park is located approximately 100 metres away. As I had a sprained foot and multiple pieces of luggage, this was very inconvenient. If it had been clearly stated that parking is off-site, I would have reconsidered booking. The car park also does not allow in-and-out access. Each exit requires a new payment -$30 with coupon, which should be clearly disclosed. Reception staff repeatedly advised that weekend parking would cost approximately $11 for 24 hours, and we confirmed this several times. However, when exiting without a coupon, we were charged approximately $36 including credit card surcharge. The day before, the displayed rate was around $46 before applying the $30 coupon. This indicates the $11 figure was incorrect and caused unnecessary confusion. In addition, the washing machine in the suite was not functioning. One of the main reasons for booking the suite was access to laundry facilities during relocation, so this was disappointing. Clear and accurate information regarding parking arrangements and ensuring in-room facilities are operational would significantly improve the guest

10

Adam

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good service

2

yassir

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lifts were not working and staff were not helpful with any of my enquiry it was a bad experience staying at this hotel

10

Frank

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Perfect stay - central, friendly service and great value.

10

Jenny

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Oaks Darwin Elan, 2 bedroom apartment was fully self contained, close to the CBD, and the wharf areas. We walked everywhere. Hotel staff very friendly, nothing too much trouble.

10

Emma

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an excellent night here, the view was amazing perfect to see the sunset. Staff were very friendly and helpful

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Location

Central, walkable base near the CBD and waterfront, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and sightseeing; harbour views are a highlight. A couple of reviews noted less pleasant surroundings after dark, and it is a pickup point for The Ghan.

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Jehan

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean property with great views and great value for money. Little quieter than being smack bang in the middle of the CBD, which is good if that is what you like. All in all, a very pleasant property and as this is my second stay here, i think you know that i am impressed. one thing that they can improve is their Gym. very basic

10

Alan

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view of harbor, centre of town a short walk

10

Andree

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Lovely views over the harbour from 15th floor. Very spacious apartment. Quiet. Close to supermarket and restaurants

10

Rebecca

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in good location 😊

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Irene

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the few hotels Ghan train allows pickup from to take passengers and luggage to train station for start of their trip to Adelaide. ----- Big reason why this hotel was chosen!

8

Nick

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Good central location

10

Paul Ashton

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was close to everything in the city and the waterfront, staff we found very helpful. Breakfast was included with our deal which worked well for us.

8

David

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central with plenty of dining options nearby.

8

Tory

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good value for money with a good size apartment which was well equipped. Location is a 10 minute walk to the waterfront area which has a great selection of restaurants .

8

Keng

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Within walking distance to the waterfront and CBD.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised (continental often included, good coffee, some a la carte options), though several guests found it basic or average. The on-site restaurant is convenient with generally good meals, though a few mentioned high pricing or limited hours.

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michelle

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a hotel, more like an extended stay hi-rise. A/C not adequate for size of the room. Dinner was really good, but over priced. Didnt get any breakfast because they didnt open until 7am

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Nobuhito

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast that included A la carte option in room charge, and room was faced sea side at 21st floor was also excellent. I would stay again when I have another opportunity. Thank you

8

Robert

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and bathroom; great location. Enjoyed continental breakfast

8

Darren

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.

10

Tiara-Lee

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Yum breakfast. Nice view and room

10

Keiron

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean, fantastic breakfast.

10

Matthew

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very easy check in, although not a clear area to park and do this. Quick and well explained process including access to the car parking. Room was good, although a weird smell was in there and we needed to open the balcony door to get rid of the smell, this smell lingered whenever the room was left closed up. Air conditioning filters were clean so not sure what the smell was, spoke to the lady at reception and it was noted. The room itself was great, good space and comfortable. The bathroom was small, but the bonus of the washing machine and dryer suited us. The water pressure and heat from the shower was very average. The biggest gripe for us was no drawers to pack away our stuff. The wardrobe suited us but not having any drawers was a tad annoying. The view from the room to watch the sunrise was great and we enjoyed the espresso machine in the room. Breakfast at the hotel was average.

10

Mayson

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Great breakfast on offer, better than other darwin hotel offerings

10

Philip

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great continental breakfast.

10

Lyn

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were all friendly & efficient & the accommodation very comfortable. The complimentary continental breakfast was very good & much appreciated. It was also very convenient having a restaurant on site.

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Month	Average price
January	$91
February	$96
March	$109
April	$128
May	$183
June	$200
July	$240
August	$255
September	$173
October	$114
November	$93
December	$93

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $159	2 $123	3 $112
4 $101	5 $123	6 $242	7 $189	8 $144	9 $120	10 $114
11 $132	12 $144	13 $169	14 $144	15 $144	16 $126	17 $116
18 $120	19 $120	20 $132	21 $119	22 $132	23 $113	24 $114
25 $114	26 $120	27 $120	28 $144	29 $247	30 $241	31 $241

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