Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3327 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

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 3327 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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Jessica • couple • au
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Deon Mununggurr • solo_traveller • au
1
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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harley • solo_traveller • au
10
Location, staff, value, convenience all great
Pros:

Everything great. I stayed here also a couple years ago and left my wallet with a substantial amount of money in it. The receptionist found it and returned.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Agustin • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Ubicacion

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Lanieta Lonaivalu • solo_traveller • au
8
As expected...but staff are suppose to be more approachable.
Pros:

The accessibility of places i intended to go to.

Cons:

Staff

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Poornima Niroshan • couple • au
10
Cannot wait to come back, enjoyed the stay
Pros:

Amazing staff, the room was spotless, very good location.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • th
2
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jowellah • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Robson • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • au
10
Great value for money
Pros:

All was wonderful.
Warm friendly welcome
Clean confortable spacious room
Great location to transport cafes and supermarket .
Short distance to waterfront
Thank you for pleasant stay

Cons:

NA

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Hirusha • couple • au
10
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Tomek • couple • pl
10
Było bardzo dobrze
Pros:

Lokalizacja

Cons:

Wyposażenie i czajnik z herbatą i kawa

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Lara • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Faidah • family_with_children • au
7
It was wonderful sleep and location
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

The rooms are too far from the lift especially with younger kids.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Josefine • solo_traveller • se
9
Bra hotel nära till allt
Pros:

Nära till allt, lätt att ta sig runt om man inte har bil

Cons:

Ac funkade sådär hur mkt man än justerade. Antingen fryser du ihjäl eller så får du värmeslag.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • couple • au
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Afoa • couple • au
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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CHIHYI • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee