Darwin Resort

Resorts
7 (1280 reviews)
378 Stuart Highway, Winnellie , Darwin , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location close to airport and town
Some rooms are new/comfortable with large showers
Staff often accommodating and friendly
Good security and convenient commercial washing machines
Clean rooms reported by several guests
Cons:
Poor room insulation and significant noise from traffic/airport/neighbours
Inconsistent housekeeping; reports of lizard droppings and cockroaches
Room faults (broken door handles) forcing room moves
Some guests found it expensive for what is offered; 'resort' label misleading (no dining/bar)
After-hours entry/keycard issues for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms, but there are serious complaints (lizard droppings, cockroaches) and inconsistent housekeeping (beds not made, rubbish not removed).
Service
8
Mixed but generally helpful: multiple mentions of accommodating and friendly staff, good security and assistance; however some guests experienced unhelpful staff and frustrating after-hours entry issues.
Location
9
Consistently positive: convenient for work, close to the airport and town, frequently cited as a primary pro.
Room Quality
5.5
Several negatives: poor insulation to noise (traffic/airport/neighbours), broken door handles requiring room moves, old/dip mattress for some rooms; a few notes of very new/comfortable rooms and large showers.
Amenities
7
Mixed/neutral: basic useful amenities (good security, commercial washing machines) but lacks typical 'resort' features (no bar, dining, lounge or games room); some guests found spa awkward to use.
Value for Money
7
Mixed perceptions: a number of guests felt it was expensive for what was offered, while others called it good value given location and basics.
Food and Beverage
7
Not a strong focus in reviews: absence of dining/bar facilities noted (i.e., not a true 'resort'), otherwise no substantial F&B experience reported.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed stay: very convenient location and some helpful staff balance significant negatives (noise, room faults, inconsistent housekeeping), yielding an average overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:45

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - Darwin Resort offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, fully equipped kitchenettes, and even spa baths in some rooms.

Relaxation and Recreation - Enjoy the resort's 2 swimming pools, 3 shaded BBQ areas, and complimentary secure parking. Perfect for unwinding and soaking up the tropical vibes.

Convenience and Comfort - With complimentary WiFi, self-service laundry, communal kitchen, and additional amenities like hairdryers and ironing facilities available on request, Darwin Resort ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Darwin Resort now for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!

Important information:

At check-in, a valid driver’s license or passport is required (other IDs are not accepted). A copy of your photo ID will be taken and filed with your guest registration form.

There’s a 1.5% surcharge for Master Card and Visa card payments and a 3% surcharge for American Express and Diners Club card payments.

An AUD 100 pre-authorization deposit will be taken on your credit card at check-in (cash not accepted for the deposit) and will be reimbursed within 3-5 business days.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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1280 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Renee • couple • au
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • au
2
Ok location wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

Location was good for our purposes of work

Cons:

Staff were unhelpful
Beds didn’t get made unless you asked for it. Rubbish wasn’t taken out and the bins were hard to find.
Our door handle broke so he couldn’t close the door and had to move rooms. Then the second room the door handle came off. We had to move rooms again. It was expensive for what it was.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Reto • couple • ch
8
Great room but extremely noisy.
Pros:

Very new room in a smart setup. While the room is small, it has exactly everything you need in a hotel, in a comfortable way.

Cons:

The noise. The room doors or window gives zero insulation - at times I wondered if vehicles were not on the highway behind the wall but driving in the room… And the airport runway is just in front too.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Joy • couple • au
7
Pros:

The shower was excellent, as well as huge in size

Cons:

The cabin was relatively ordinary apart from the huge bathroom!!

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ses • solo_traveller • au
9
Solo Traveller
Pros:

Everything was met to my like-ing!

Cons:

Traffic zooming past room as it was one of Darwins main road!

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • au
5
It'll do for a night
Pros:

Location made it pretty simple to get in and out of town, as well as close proximity to the airport.
Staff were pretty friendly. Good Security for entry and vehicles. Good commercial washing machines.

Cons:

My room was poorlyl insulated. Big gaps under the door, and windows that don't seal properly means alot of environmental noise transfers into the room. Not ideal when your a couple metres from a bus stop on the highway, and across the road from the airport.
I'd say the mattress is about 10 years overdue for replacement, as they have significant dips on the left and right sides, which sucks if your a side sleeper.
Finally, the title 'resort' is misleading.
A resort is fully self sufficient - meaning you don't have to leave. There's no bar, dining, lounge, games room, etc meaning it's not a resort, it's a motel.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • extended_group • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • au
8
Perfect for our requirements
Pros:

Location.
Staff are helpful.

Cons:

Location

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
8
Comfortable and suitable to my needs.. I think pricing should make the balance b e between consistently/ regularly
Pros:

Staff are pretty accommodating.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Franco • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great and comfortable

Cons:

Clean room

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Had to climb into a huge spa to shower then try to get out.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • couple • gb
1
If you like to sleep in a dirty room full of lizard poo and cockroaches this is the place for you! Housekeeping let them
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Chelly and Michael • solo_traveller • id
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

Just the noise from the neighbours, I can hear them clearly through the wall. But other than that, everything was great

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • au
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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McCoy • solo_traveller • au
5
My opinion.
Pros:

Quick check in, however the room I was allocated didn't have a smart tv for the price I paid.Room was clean, location was good.

Cons:

Room I was allocated didn't have a smart tv.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee