Novotel Darwin Airport

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Novotel
7.7 (2148 reviews)
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive , Darwin , au
+61 8 8920 7800

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Nice pool area
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Poor room cleanliness
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Room 310 was not cleaned properly and lacked basic amenities.
Service
7.85
Service quality varied, some staff displayed a friendly disposition.
Location
8.89
Convenient location close to the airport.
Room Quality
6.84
Rooms are outdated with inadequate amenities.
Amenities
7.37
Facilities such as the pool were acceptable, but lacking in some standard hotel offerings.
Value for Money
7.33
Overall good stay but should be priced lower for the condition of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Buffet meals received positive feedback, though restaurant service had some issues.
Overall Experience
8.05
A mixture of positive experiences with some notable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:57

Property Description

Luxurious Poolside Experience

Guests can enjoy a drink or meal by the pool at Novotel Darwin Airport. Located only 250 metres from Darwin Airport, it offers free airport transfers and free cable TV.

Modern Rooms and Suites

Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a refrigerator are included.

Relaxing Amenities

Some accommodation also has cooking facilities, laundry facilities and a private balcony. The 25-metre lap pool is surrounded by native tropical gardens and sun loungers.

Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Darwin city centre. Free car parking is included. Please be aware of the redevelopment outside the hotel. Construction work begins at 8am - 6pm daily, causing noise and disruptions. Hotel parking is now located beside the Novotel. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2148 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Michael • family_with_children • dk
6
Pros:

Fantastisk pool område og god beliggenhed i forhold lufthavnen. Fin morgenmad.

Cons:

Meget slidt hotel og meget upersonligt.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mariannina • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • au
10
Great facilitues and dining
Pros:

Great location for early flight

Cons:

All good

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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ANTHONY • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Colbert • couple • au
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • au
5
OK
Pros:

Lokshion

Cons:

the stake was a lump of meat not stake and a small peas of potato and corn .
just disappointing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

Location and pool

Cons:

Room wasn’t very clean had a family of 4 and only provided 2 towels had to keep asking for towels. Had to clean shower as there was hair and cockroaches

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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SCOTT • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • au
8
Ok
Pros:

Vicinity aeroporto per un aereo presto al matting dopo

Cons:

Il rumoured degli aerei

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • family_with_children • nz
8
Expensive considering breakfast was not included.
Pros:

Not included

Cons:

Carpet line around the room perimeter needs vacuuming

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • au
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Travis • couple • au
1
Cons:

Air-conditioning and the Fridge didn't work i notified the staff and they delivered a small bucket of ice and said they would fix the both the Fridge and air-conditioning the next day which of course didn't help me as we where flying out the morning.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • cn
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Femke • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • au
8
Very good
Pros:

No breakfast, the location to the airport is excellent

Cons:

Knowing what the price would be, I had prepaid and on checking in, had to pay another $50 deposit. Which I have not received back

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • au
5
great staff and amenities, unfortunately room was dated and dirty.
Pros:

location and amenities available. also staff were very helpful and efficient

Cons:

the 2 bedroom apartment was not very clean. it was outdated and smelled damp. water leak in the master bedroom toilet. paint flecks on floor.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • au
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • au
8
good
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

our meal was cold

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Close to airport made arrival so convenient, view from room was beautiful, pool and restaurant on site with great food also made it convenient. Easy check in and out.

Cons:

Cleanliness and service around pool area could have been improved

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee