Novotel Darwin Airport

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Novotel
7.7 (2172 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Outdated rooms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Rooms are outdated with inadequate amenities.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 2172 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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ian • couple • cn
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • vu
7
Excellent
Pros:

Good food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shakira • family_with_children • au
7
Cool
Pros:

The location and the pool area

Cons:

Bummer theirs no shade around the poool area, no microwave in the room

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
6
Quite expensive for such a basic (slightly drab) room.
Pros:

Convenient location for those with early/ late flights, and the 24hr shuttle bus is very helpful.
Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Hotel is very dated. In need of a renovation.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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raymond • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I liked the vibe and feel ..a bit of luxury for us committed budget travellers

Cons:

The pool

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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adam • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location to the airport

Cons:

Price

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • au
6
Would definitely stay there for one night transition with early and late flights
Pros:

The pool was amazing

Cons:

The price of the food and the condition of the room. Had problems with the room card not working

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hines • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Pillows

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Warren • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Anesia • couple • au
4
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Breakfast buffet was great - but most other food and drinks are so overpriced!

Cons:

The rooms are dated with older bathrooms and the corridor was so noisy with kids playing and shouting to each other outside my door when I was trying to sleep. I expected more for the price to stay here.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • family_with_children • au
2
Never again
Pros:

The breakfast was the highlight.

Cons:

The room was extremely average for the money, pillows were terrible, no ice tray in freezer, no cups in cupboard for coffee. Nil water within the fridge ir room. There isnt even a bloody usb power point to plug a cable into. For the money it was an absolute joke. Not even a phone to call for room service or ice.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark Lang • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Riley • solo_traveller • au
1
Worst hotel experience I’ve ever had
Cons:

I just spent $300 on a room which had out of date furniture, no fridge, tea, coffee or water. The bathroom was worse than my donga on site and the staff didn’t have my booking because something happened with their online system and they weren’t much help at all. They turned me around and told me to call an agent (which I made the booking through their online system). The noise in my room from the corridor was outrageous through the night because there isn’t any sound proofing on my door. I will be recommending to many people NOT to come to this hotel. Worse hotel experience I’ve ever had.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • au
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Felix • solo_traveller • pg
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee