Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3620 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , au

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Family rooms
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3620 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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Aileen solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Location
Quiet
Very clean
Easy walk to Waterfront and bus terminal
Lovely welcome

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Eniselina solo_traveller au
10
Fully recommend this place for anyone!
Pros:

Location was right next to where I wanted. Walking distance to everything and very comfortable. Staff were amazing 🤩 too.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
James couple us
9
Good Room in the Middle of Downtown
Pros:

Room was very clean. Bed was comfy, two twins made into a king. Pillows were very good. Excellent water pressure in the shower and good hot water. Internet was reasonably fast. Front desk staff was helpful. Great location, easy walking distance to many restaurants and pubs, about1.5KM to the waterfront area. Held luggage for us.

Cons:

Room was a little small with the king bed. Inadequate desk space for both of us to do anything at the same time. Fridge was tiny and the freezer wasn't great/

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple au
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
T
Trevor solo_traveller au
8
Great spot
Pros:

Close to town with secure parking

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller au
3
Pros:

Close to most places

Cons:

Too close to bars, very noisy

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
L
Lynne family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Location was good. 1 bedroom apartment great as had a washing machine

Cons:

Air-conditioner in main area didn't work great and one fan on high would bang

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Shelby solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple au
8
All round awesome place
Pros:

Very central, helpful staff, clean facility

Cons:

The view from my room 😊

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
D
Danielle solo_traveller au
10
Fantastic stay - above and beyond experience
Pros:

They accommodate with passes to a local gym right across the road, staff are very helpful and friendly, the overall experience was great. Thankyou

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller nz
7
Decent hotel in good location, comfortable for a couple of nights - nothing to complain about
Pros:

Good central location and comfortable room

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple au
6
Good for a one night stay before leaving Darwin but had no sleep from all the loud noise from outside.
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Bad location, very very loud, could here noise all night and was unable to sleep

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
S
Shelley couple au
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple au
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small rooms.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Sharon Annells solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great location. Bed and pillows very comfortable.

Cons:

The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly. Lots of hair at the back of the toilet on the floor and also in the shower pushed up along the floor.
We had a light outside shining through the curtin of a night.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children au
7
Great location with poor servicing of the rooms.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

No making up of the room for the duration of the stay. We had to request more toilet paper, milk, tea, clean cups etc. This was very disappointing. I was told that they do not service the rooms on the weekend. People still need toilet paper on the weekend, and we pay premium rates to stay in the hotel over the weekend.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
H
Hwang Yang couple sg
8
Good location and proximity to food and recreation areas
Pros:

City centre

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
G
Gayle couple au
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
B
Bleechmore family_with_children au
7
Positive experience, other patrons were friendly, felt safe
Pros:

Nice to have pool towels, and the availablity to have a shower in the pool bathroom.

Also being able to go to the gym was a highlight for us country folk!

Good security car park for hire car! Very handy

The shutter blind, was great for keeping room dark for sleep ins!

Cons:

Fan only has a very slow speed and a very fast speed.

I had to share my bed with my teenage daughter as I thought we booked a room with 3 beds! But we made do.

When the room was freshened up, the coffee and milk wasn't replaced each day.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple au
4
Would not recommend.
Pros:

Central location for an overnighter on our way to airport.

Cons:

Mouldy, cracked sink in bathroom, dank smell in room, overpriced for very basic amenities.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee