Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3512 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
6.51
The bathroom in room 317 needed cleaning, with mould noted in the shower.
Service
8.48
Friendly staff and responsive service when issues arose.
Location
9.02
Great central location close to pubs and shopping, highly praised in reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Some rooms need upgrades; issues with noise and space mentioned.
Amenities
8
Includes useful amenities like a fridge and kettle, but some facilities need maintenance.
Value for Money
7.46
Offers good value given the location and pricing but room quality varies.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.98
Overall positive with a few criticisms but many guests express a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:53

Property Description

Prime Location in Darwin CBD

Located just steps away from popular attractions like Crocosaurus Cove and the Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin City Hotel offers convenience and excitement right at your doorstep.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in our hotel's top-notch amenities including a refreshing swimming pool/spa, a fully-equipped fitness centre, and a convenient business centre. Enjoy the comfort of room service, guest laundry facilities, and secure luggage storage during your stay.

Modern Rooms and Apartments

Experience ultimate comfort in our well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy seating area. Upgrade to our fully self-contained apartments with a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a private balcony for a truly luxurious stay.

Book your stay at Darwin City Hotel now and make your Darwin getaway unforgettable!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that housekeeping service is only offered Monday to Friday.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 15 per day.

  • 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 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

7.8
Based on 3512 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Alison solo_traveller au
5
Don’t stay there!!!!
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

The back packers across the road have a dance party every night with extremely blaring music until 4:00am every night.
I asked staff if I could be moved to another room on the other side of the hotel was denied any help.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Halliday solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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David and Penny Mitchell solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Excellent position and staff. Upgraded to a better room as the original one was not acceptable. Very happy thank you

Cons:

Old analogue tv with no internet or wifi. Not so good

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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charles couple au
7
the algorithm that assesses what I write is like something from a South Park cartoon.
Pros:

the location was good, staff were friendly and staff responsiveness was good, our interests were not associated with the hotel other than for convenience to stay at.

Cons:

the room was somewhat cramped and the bed was ok (I have lung condition so it was oversoft at the head end, partner found bed good) the air conditioning was difficult to adjust to what we wanted but we finally worked it out for sleeping on the fifth night; the bathroom exhaust was too small and required imaginative towel positioning to dry the towels - especially the floor towel which always ended up sloppy because of fantastic shower heads but inadequately drained sloped tiles (maybe replace towels daily?). The TV was on the same wall as neighbor's, which could be heard when ours was off.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
7
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Opposite a night club that had loud music going till 4am in the morning .My wife got out of bed a 2am and drove the car to a quiet car park and then slept in it .The staff were very apologetic and moved our rooms to a quiet on one on our second night.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Anael extended_group ch
9
rundum gut
Pros:

tolle Lage, freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Thalia extended_group fr
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller au
5
Unexciting.
Pros:

Position
Friendly staff

Cons:

Tired cheap room decor
Window was frosted so no view to outside. Felt claustrophobic
Bathroom smelt musty

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Alex couple au
5
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Walker solo_traveller au
9
Excellent
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

All good

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Callum solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Brayden couple au
2
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Mele solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

The parking

Cons:

I was disappointed with the room setup. There was no table available for meals, and the tea cups provided were quite small. I was also surprised that there were no knives, forks, or spoons supplied in the room. Additionally, the noise from nearby street clubs and other guests late at night and in the early morning made it difficult to enjoy a comfortable and restful stay.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple au
4
Won’t be staying there again.
Pros:

The property is central to all amenities.
BUT:
However, the loud night club music on Thursday night went till 1am and sounded like the band was in the hotel foyer. I googled to find out where the noise was coming from and to my dismay it is allowed by the EPA sound rulings for ladies night on a Thursday. Friday night was worse as the music was even louder and went till 2am again allowed in the Darwin central precinct by the EPA. We considered terminating our stay at the hotel as we thought Saturday night would be worse. However, it was milder and the music subsided by Midnight.

Cons:

The apartment was covered with cockroaches after we arrived from dinner on the first night The cockroach spray can was in the cupboard and we sprayed the entire kitchen and lounge area. We confined ourselves to the bedroom. On the following nights we sprayed before we went to dinner and dealt with the dead cockroaches when we arrived back. I made a complaint to Jo on the front desk on the 3rd night. The problem persisted for the 7 nights.
The Gym is not in the Hotel but you can get a pass from the hotel to one nearby.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Poornima couple au
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Stott solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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louis4422 couple za
10
Good stuff and sufficient
Pros:

Very nice people, nice staff and a clean and tidy room…

Cons:

Small parking area

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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jasmine solo_traveller au
6
Could be better with check in times overall very convenient hotel
Pros:

Close to stores

Cons:

Waiting for check in time 2pm

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Wayne Belgrove solo_traveller au
8
Cons:

Could look at turning the mattresses every now and then as I felt like sleeping down hill when I slept with my head towards the foot of the bed it was so much better

2026-05-27 via Nuitee