Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3557 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , au

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

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 3557 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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Lucresia couple au
9
Great
Pros:

The property was lovely and staff extremely friendly.

Cons:

Contractor entering room but that’s ok, all sorted with reception staff.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Lola couple au
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
G
Gavin HODSON couple au
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Stefan couple au
5
Bed sheets was dirty and both tv didn't work
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
D
Donald couple au
5
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
A
Anne family_with_children au
8
Good, clean and accommodating
Pros:

The staff were friendly and accommodating. I shortened the stay and the staff successfully worked to get me a refund even though I had paid a non refundable fee.
The location was good and the room was large and clean.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
L
Louise solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Fantastic central location in the Darwin CBD. Reception staff were very welcoming and helpful.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm couple nz
8
Good, we enjoyed it and staff are great to deal with.
Pros:

Great central location and nice 1 bedroom apartment.

Cons:

Couch in the lounge was uncomfortable, could do with an upgrade.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
A
Amanjot solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
R
Rafaela couple au
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
T
Tarwonnya family_with_children au
10
Just what you need for a quick stop over clean and comfortable
Pros:

Clearly great room

Cons:

Didn’t

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Courtney couple au
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
D
Dylan solo_traveller au
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer solo_traveller au
7
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
B
Ben solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller au
7
Adequate but overpriced by comparison
Pros:

The hotel was in an excellent location in the heart of Darwin. The room was clean and staff were very accommodating. My room was on the ground floor right near reception so I was expecting it to be noisy - in fact, it was incredibly quiet.

The room was small and had no natural light. It was about 3m away from the office block next door and ground level so the windows had some type of privacy laminate which also stopped the light, any opportunity to see the outside world and there was no fresh air so it was a bit like staying in a cellar . I stayed 5 nights and the room wasn’t cleaned the first two nights. I was told they didn’t offer a cleaning service in the weekend. I explicitly asked for it to be cleaned and fresh towels for the Monday and it happened. Although the room was clean and perfectly adequate, it wasn’t anything like the beautiful rooms shown in the photos. Overall, I was happy but it didn’t represent value for money compared to other hotels.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
R
Rosey couple au
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
A
amanda solo_traveller au
10
Good
Pros:

Good location, clean an tidy

2026-06-17 via Nuitee