Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

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ibis
7.2 (297 reviews)
1A Sir Norman Brearly Drive , Darwin , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Free bus station shuttle
Swimming nearby
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to airport
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Inadequate service during check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
6.91
There were mixed sentiments with some rooms noted as clean, but issues with room cleanliness in one instance.
Service
7.38
Service was described as good in most instances, though there were specific complaints about check-in and communication.
Location
7.92
Generally praised for convenience to the airport, making it a suitable location for transit travelers.
Room Quality
6.87
Rooms were described as small and not always suitable for two people; issues with stairs were also mentioned.
Amenities
7.9
Amenities like the pool and laundry were appreciated, but some reviews noted lack of essential kitchen items.
Value for Money
6.36
Criticism regarding the price versus the quality of service and accommodations, particularly with room size and access.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Food quality received mixed reviews; some meals were noted as cold or lukewarm.
Overall Experience
7.38
While some travellers had satisfactory experiences, there were concerns that affected their likelihood to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Set just 10 km from the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel offers easy access to key attractions like the Darwin Botanic Gardens and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy cozy rooms with a balcony, private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries at this 3-star hotel. Free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk ensure a hassle-free stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Darwin Convention Centre and Crocodylus Park, or simply unwind in the hotel's garden, restaurant, or bar. With Darwin International Airport just steps away, your journey is sure to be convenient from start to finish.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.91
Service: 7.38
Location: 7.92
Room Quality: 6.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 6.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 7.38
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Nigel • solo_traveller • au
1
Dreadful
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The service was exceptionally poor , the smoke detector outside our room beeped every minute approx and we didn’t get any sleep. In addition there were cockroaches in the bedroom.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Maverick • couple • ph
6
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Manhire • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • au
7
Convenient spot for in-transit travel
Pros:

Close to the airport which was great for in-transit travel.

Cons:

Small rooms, quite a long walk from reception and no lift access to second floor (problematic with cases)

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Convenient to the airport

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Gosden • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • extended_group • au
8
Use the awesome pool area for a rest prior to flying out of Darwin
Pros:

Great when flying out of Darwin airport. Basic clean rooms. Amenities around the pool are awesome . Airport transfer is easy and reliable.

Cons:

Check in tried to charge us twice. It was a lengthy process to get this sorted.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • au
5
Only stayed because our flight was cancelled.
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • au
8
A nice space but expensive for what you get - while for this nighted I wanted basic accommodation near the airport - a l
Cons:

Room was generally clean - though carpet needs a shampoo

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Young • solo_traveller • au
5
Cons:

The bathroom supplies were empty when we arrived. Had to ask after room service on the second day to fill them.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • au
5
Accessibility to the airport was the winner in this situation.
Pros:

Your desk staff were kind and polite and efficient in providing me instructions to get into the property and to the room I had booked

Cons:

The pocket size of the accommodation because I was a bit shocked to how small the room space was.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • au
1
Disapointed for the price
Pros:

Pool area.

Cons:

Terrible room in a dark hallway and surrounding areas under construction. Room.so tiny with dirty carpet and dishes not clean

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Rebbecca • couple • au
8
Will be back!
Pros:

Everything… sad there were so many construction sites.. but hands down everything was fabulous from checkin to checkout! Thankyou

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Matt & Tessa • couple • nz
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Junyu gao • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
7
Close to airport for late arrival
Pros:

Location to airport

Cons:

Curtains in room looked like they needed a wash

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
5
Arrive late and leave early then it’s fine.
Pros:

Its location. We had an early flight.

Cons:

Too expensive, small room.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee