Novotel Darwin Airport

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Novotel
7.5 (2092 reviews)
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive , Darwin , AU
+61 8 8920 7800

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent pool and pool-house food
Very convenient location for the airport; 24hr shuttle
Friendly/helpful staff in many instances
Good breakfast for several guests
Play area helpful for families
On-site restaurants available
Cons:
Rooms described as dated with older bathrooms
Poor soundproofing / noisy corridors
Air conditioning and occasional shower problems
Perceived poor value; food and rooms often seen as overpriced
Missing in-room amenities (no fridge, no ice tray, no microwave/USB in some rooms)
Inconsistent service in some cases (booking issues, lost deliveries)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests describe the hotel as clean, but others call the rooms 'average' and note missing in-room items (no cups/ice) and noisy corridors rather than explicit dirt issues.
Service
8.5
Mostly positive staff interactions (help retrieving a hat, friendly reception, 24hr shuttle) but with notable exceptions: booking/arrival mishandling and a lost-delivery incident.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised for being airport-adjacent: easy walk to the terminal, convenient for transits, and useful shuttle service.
Room Quality
5
Frequently described as dated with older bathrooms, poor soundproofing, problematic air conditioning, occasional non-working shower or door-card issues, and missing amenities (no fridge, no USB, poor pillows).
Amenities
9
Strong highlights: excellent pool, play area for kids, on-site restaurant/pool-house food and 24hr shuttle. Some gaps in in-room amenities (microwave/fridge/ice/USB).
Value for Money
5
Multiple guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the condition offered (basic/dated rooms, additional food/drink costs), with several calling it poor value.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast was a highlight for many and pool-house food received praise, though several guests found most other food and drinks overpriced.
Overall Experience
7.5
A mixed overall stay: excellent for short transit/stayover needs due to location and pool, but room quality and value issues significantly detract for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Luxurious Poolside Experience

Guests can enjoy a drink or meal by the pool at Novotel Darwin Airport. Located only 250 metres from Darwin Airport, it offers free airport transfers and free cable TV.

Modern Rooms and Suites

Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a refrigerator are included.

Relaxing Amenities

Some accommodation also has cooking facilities, laundry facilities and a private balcony. The 25-metre lap pool is surrounded by native tropical gardens and sun loungers.

Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Darwin city centre. Free car parking is included. Please be aware of the redevelopment outside the hotel. Construction work begins at 8am - 6pm daily, causing noise and disruptions. Hotel parking is now located beside the Novotel. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2092 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Jessica • solo_traveller • vu
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Nitya • family_with_children • au
8
Great place to stay when you have a stop over in Darwin.
Pros:

The pool and play area are fantastic if you are travelling with little kids. Having a restaurant attached to the park was so good as a solo parent.

Staff were super helpful- my kid threw his hat onto a roof, and they had their team look at whether they could retrieve it (sadly they couldn’t) but I much appreciated that they actually did try.

Cons:

Room itself was quite dated, and it wasn’t well insulated from noise (from pool users and neighbours).

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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xiang • family_with_children • au
9
Nice place
Pros:

The swimming pool
Nice food in the pool house as well
Staff are friendly

Cons:

The shower didn't work properly, and unfortunately it was weekend, so we have to wait until Monday to get it fixed.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Christipher • couple • au
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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michel • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

La navette sur demande, la chambre spacieuse, la conciergerie

Cons:

L'attente à l'accueil

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • extended_group • au
8
Cons:

Paying for full Breakfast

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Garrawurra • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Da Costa • solo_traveller • au
3
I have no idea if there is any room that have problem with the air conditioner.
Pros:

The staffs

Cons:

Room temperature, because the room that I was using on 26.10.26 - 27.10.26 the air conditioner wasn’t working and very very uncomfortable for sleeping.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

The pool was amazing, the bed was comfortable

Cons:

Not much choice for Breakfast

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Shannon Lingard • family_with_children • au
9
Local needing a couple of nights in the area before flying out interstate
Pros:

Convenient for my needs

Cons:

Friendly & clean

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • ch
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • couple • au
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
8
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

They couldn’t find my shopping that had been delivered from big w after ringing me a telling me they will hold it till I get there

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Location and ease of check in

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Bond • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Easy walk across the street to the airport. Pool is great to unwind for the afternoon. Restaurants have everything you need if you don’t want to go out.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee