DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
8.2 (838 reviews)
116 The Esplanade , Darwin , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Welcoming staff
Cons:
Noisy construction
Inconsistent room service
Limited hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
The room was clean but lacked ambiance; cleanliness perceived as standard.
Service
8.88
Staff were very welcoming and helpful, but some issues with room service and staff responsiveness noted.
Location
8.92
Close to required areas and convenient for dining options nearby.
Room Quality
7.87
Comfortable beds but issues with room services and amenities noted.
Amenities
8.4
Great amenities like coffee pods and pleasant pool and gym, but food service was disappointing.
Value for Money
7.86
Perceived as overpriced due to ongoing renovations and overall experience
Food and Beverage
7.41
Room service food was inconsistent and not always correct; breakfast quality was good according to some.
Overall Experience
8.38
Some enjoyable aspects but overshadowed by significant issues affecting stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:11

Property Description

Refurbished Rooms and Tropical Gardens
Experience the comfort of air-conditioned rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, each uniquely designed with a touch of the Northern Territory's color palette. Enjoy the lush tropical gardens surrounding the property, providing a serene atmosphere for your stay.

On-Site Dining and Poolside Relaxation
Savor delicious meals at Aqua Restaurant while taking in the picturesque pool views. Unwind with a refreshing drink at the poolside bar or take a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool. The perfect way to relax and rejuvenate during your stay.

Central Location with Stunning Views
Conveniently situated in the heart of Darwin, our hotel offers breathtaking parkland and ocean views. Explore the nearby Mitchell Street for dining and entertainment options, or take a short drive to Darwin Harbour. Don't miss out on the vibrant Mindil Beach Markets just 3 km away. Book your stay now at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that a 1.7% surcharge applies for payments with credit card.
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Our hotel is undergoing an exterior renovation to enhance its appearance. You may see scaffolding during this time, and we appreciate your patience as we work to create a more comfortable and enjoyable space for you.
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The hotel will be undergoing exterior renovations August 27, 2025 - May 31, 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DRW

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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 free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 50 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs AUD 9.95 per 24 hours.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 838 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 7.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Peter solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Everything really, could not fault

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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marcocG3347GU Friends getaway
10
Doubletree Experience
Pros:

Todd at the front desk is great and staying here has been such a great experience. The service is great, the accommodations are great, and the hotel as a whole is amazing. Would definitely recommend staying here.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Karen family_with_children au
8
Great hotel, facilities and location
Pros:

The room was excellent and spacious. Pool was great and pool area was very nice and relaxing. I like the verandah area overlooking the pool where you could eat and relax, very nice in the evenings. I could park my hire car and have access to the hotel which I also like when traveling. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially Todd who was very helpful. It was a really nice walk down to the waterfront precinct.

Cons:

The front renovations were a bit inconvenient during our stay. But they won't be going on forever,

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Richard couple au
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Gabrielle solo_traveller be
7
Pros:

Les chambres, le petit déjeuner avec fruits frais à presser, le personnel

Cons:

L'hôtel est en travaux. Nous arrivions pour trouver un bon lit et une bonne nuit avant notre départ chez nous après 6 semaines en van. Du bruit très tôt.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Shannon family_with_children au
7
Food and drinks let this property down
Pros:

Location, room

Cons:

breakfast over priced, Dinner was ordinary to say the least. Steak overcooked and Thai dressing was underwhelming.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Neil couple au
5
Although staff were great, not a 4 star hotel with current renovations going on
Pros:

Clean rooms, friendly staff and a great pool area.

Cons:

Not a 4 star hotel in its present state. Undergoing major renovations which we were not told about when booking. Not value for money.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sharzha solo_traveller au
1
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Pedro solo_traveller no
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller nz
7
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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prue family_with_children au
8
enjoyed the stay. could of had 2 robes in room as both my kids wanted to wear it while watvhing tv
Pros:

location and the pool and pool bar

Cons:

was a little dissapointed that although pruce included breakfast but it was nit open earlier enough. with warlier flights out of darwin think there should be an option to grab some fruit/pastry/yoghurt. something that staff could put out earlier and unattended

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Colin couple au
1
Very disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was not ready at allocated time, had to find another room. Our travelling companions were able to access rooms 3 hours earlier. We were not told the hotel was under major refurbishment, basically a construction site with jackhammers above our room

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, pool.

Cons:

Under construction, hidden in fine print.
Breakfast items poorly re stocked during service.
Pool bar consistently out of stock.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple au
9
Enjoyed our stay, very comfortable
Pros:

The room was excellent, pool was lovely but too cool for us being Territorians. Restaurant atmosphere was great being by the pool side.

Cons:

As I booked an extra night I thought the staff could have helped by offering a better price. $390 for the same room I booked through Bookings.com for $220/night was a bit extreme, I thought but needed to stay for unforseen medical appointments.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple au
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Luke couple au
1
Was like living in a construction site
Pros:

The pool

Cons:

The construction site every day all day jackhammering Crane movement people, yelling, hammers, banging sauce, going even the mess that was out the front. I walked out the front and nearly stood on screws poking through a timber just shit laying around everywhere.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Modestah couple au
7
Fair stay
Pros:

Breakfast was very basic

Cons:

All i can say is that renovations are necessary.
Place looks very tired and worn down.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Kay Peter solo_traveller de
2
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Yoshiyuki solo_traveller jp
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple gb
1
The worst I have experienced ever
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The hotel is being extensively rebuilt and should not be open to guests. They and the reception staff are being subjected to dangerous pollution - extremely loud persistent noise for extended periods and building dust which contravene health and safety regulations. The workmen often wore no ear protection and guests could only enter the hotel up a makeshift ramp which was often being covered in a spray of dust and liquids from the building works. The windows are covered in scaffolding with men working on them which is completely unacceptable. The present situation is dangerous and neither guests, nor staff should be subjected to this.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee