Frontier Hotel Darwin

Hotels
6.8 (120 reviews)
3 Buffalo Court , Darwin , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Helpful and very friendly staff
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Slow response times
Inconsistent room cleanliness
Air conditioner problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms were described as very clean by multiple guests, although there were some instances of uncleanliness mentioned.
Service
8
Staff were consistently praised for being kind, helpful, and friendly, but a few guests had issues with slow response times and air conditioning.
Location
8.1
The hotel's location was highlighted as a positive aspect by several guests, with easy access to key landmarks and transportation.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-liked, although there were complaints about maintenance issues and unclean water.
Amenities
7.2
Guests found the amenities satisfactory, with some enjoying the pool and gym facilities, while others noted the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Opinions on value for money were divided, with some guests feeling the price was high for the services offered, while others found it reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant options were generally well-received, though some guests suggested more variety could enhance the experience.
Overall Experience
8
The majority of guests had a positive overall experience, praising the staff, cleanliness, and amenities, and expressing a willingness to recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-29 04:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience the breathtaking vistas of Darwin's tropical landscape and city skyline from our spacious rooms and top-floor Junior Suites with kitchenettes and separate living areas.

Relax and Unwind
Take a dip in our refreshing outdoor pool, keep up with your fitness routine at the on-site gym, and enjoy the convenience of our self check-in options for late arrivals.

Convenient Location and Dining
Explore nearby attractions like Mindil Beach and Skycity Casino, then unwind at The Punters Bar on the ground floor for a cold drink and delicious pub meal. Book your stay at Frontier Darwin Hotel now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Please note a 2.5% surcharge applies for all payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note a 1.5% surcharge applies for all payments with Visa and MasterCard credit cards.

Please note that a credit card pre-authorisation of AUD $100 is required on check in and a photocopy of a drivers license or other photo ID is required.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
S
Stephen
4
Flagged for a Night
Pros:

The stay would of been longer,except while I was there,the hotel only then decided to tell customers they are starting renovations and all rooms had to be vacated..Thus,I lost my last night's stay and was not compensated for it at all,as hotel said it's not their policy to do so..So I'm out of pocket 1 night stay and had to book other accommodation..Even after many emails and consulting,no refund was given..
Very poor effort by the hotel when it was clearly their fault..Major disappointment as I am a very regular customer to this hotel.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
A
Arnold partner
6
Pros:

Air conditioner didn’t blow air as fan roller full of fluff and needs cleaning.
No ceiling Fans which made it even hotter with air conditioning not functioning properly.
But overall we did enjoy our stay, easy book in and staff were friendly 👍
Will be back again to stay ✔️
Arnold Katherine NT

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
A
Andre
4
Pros:

I didn’t arrive eat because off the weather I will arrive there soon.

2024-12-28 via Nuitee
A
anjamareih Couples us
10
Definitely our favourite place to stay in Darwin
Pros:

Best receptionist we ever met, very friendly and helpful. We‘ve stayed here for the second time now this year, we loved the clean rooms with the pool view, excellent meals at bar next door, shaded pool area. We definitely will be coming back!

2024-12-16 via Tripadvisor
T
Tameka partner
8
Pros:

Good

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Good for the price

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
C
Charles
8
Pros:

Good size room, friendly staffs, big thick tender steak.
Clean swimming pool

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
C
Charles
8
Pros:

Friendly staffs, clean rooms
Stay there for 4 nights

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
7
755wesb Solo travel
6
Thought it was ok until I reviewed my bank statements
Pros:

Staff need retraining to deal with conflict resolutions. I turned up a day early to be told I had NO booking, until receptionist looked further. After checking bank statements found a deduction of $228. Rang hotel to be told it was for 2 days booking from the 10th. Jetstar flight to Darwin left Melbourne on the 10th and I stayed elsewhere. ?????¿¿??¿?

2024-11-19 via Tripadvisor
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Clean

2024-11-13 via Nuitee
B
brady partner
2
Pros:

Had a group of drunk aboriginal people screaming and fighting in the next room and in the hallway. Kicking doors and screaming so loud the night staff took over a hour to remove them from the property. I would really suggest giving my money back for my stay.

2024-11-06 via Nuitee
M
Michael
8
Pros:

Clean and tidy

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
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Lawrence
8
Pros:

The friendly atmosphere

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
P
paular0sal Couples au
8
Happy hour from 4pm is great. Dog friendly pub outside area with doggy water bowls available. Meet the locals.
Pros:

A punters, sports bar, pub restaurant style outdoor / indoor seating area downstairs (ground level) which features a cool band on Friday nights. They do cover songs with over 200 in their repertoire. Frontier offers pub meals & pizza menu.

2024-10-05 via Tripadvisor
B
bethanyt907 Family
6
Pretty Average
Pros:

This hotel was located in a convenient location. It was very close to the CBD and near Mindel Beach. Average parking space and good size. The gym was mediocre and in need of a touch up. First night in the room was hot. We could feel heat coming through the wall near the window and air conditioning was not working properly. We thankfully were able to switch rooms at no extra charge. The bathroom was cramped but overall clean. Room was neat and beds were comfortable. There was not much light and there was only one working ceiling light and wasn’t even in the centre of the room. We found a beer bottle and sock under the double bed. Friendly and helpful staff but overall a comfortable stay.

2024-10-03 via Tripadvisor
A
Adam
8
Pros:

Nice spot. Bar staff were excellent and food great

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

2024-09-26 via Nuitee
C
Christiane
8
Pros:

This hotel is a good place to stay. The facilities are a little tired but it has a lovely pool and outside area. I had asked for a quiet room which meant a view onto the car park but this didn’t bother me. If you want a pool view you may get noise from the bar where they have live bands playing. It’s up to what your personal preference is. Note: there is no breakfast. And another thing: the light in my room was extremely poor. No ceiling light in the main section of the room so I had to move the bedside lamps to the desk in order to write and work on the laptop. They really need to offer better room lighting for sure. They also do maintenance until late at night so beware of this!

2024-08-30 via Nuitee
J
JasonL488 Family
2
Don't Trust Them
Pros:

Do not trust these people, as they are quick to falsely advertise and then blame the others for their deception. They advertised a pick-up of items they were selling for between a particular time frame, which we stuck to, but they had already sold it all before the time frame and said bad luck first in first served, even though they went against their own statement. This is out and out deception and fraud

2024-08-29 via Tripadvisor
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Old but safe a fine

2024-08-18 via Nuitee