Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

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ibis
7.1 (394 reviews)
1A Sir Norman Brearly Drive , Darwin , AU

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Garden
Airport shuttle
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near the airport
Very good pool area and pool bistro/bar
Friendly and helpful staff reported by many guests
Clean and tidy rooms noted by several reviewers
Buggy rides to rooms and on-site parking available
Good breakfast options including gluten-free choices
Resort-style communal facilities
Cons:
Rooms are often very small/cramped
Carpet soiled, ants and reports of grubby areas
Occasional poor customer service (booking cancellation on arrival)
Understaffed at times leading to slow service
Value for money concerns; basic offering for price
Maintenance issues: sliding doors not locking, missing toilet brush
Insufficient pillows/blankets reported
Confusion over breakfast times and Wi‑Fi information

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: several guests noted rooms were clean and tidy, but there are multiple complaints about soiled carpet, ants and one report of the property being 'grubby' in places.
Service
6.9
Generally friendly and helpful staff mentioned often, but notable service failures (booking cancelled on arrival, understaffing, some untrained staff) reduce the score.
Location
9
Consistently praised for being very close to the airport and convenient for travelers; location repeatedly cited as a key positive.
Room Quality
5.5
Multiple guests report very small/tiny rooms, limited space for luggage, occasional maintenance issues (doors not locking, missing toilet brush) and hard beds.
Amenities
8.8
Facilities are a strong positive: excellent pool area, pool bistro/bar, buggy rides, parking and general resort-style communal spaces praised by many guests.
Value for Money
6
Several guests felt the hotel was basic and did not offer good value for the price; others accepted it as a convenient airport option.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food receives good feedback (brilliant restaurant, good breakfast options including gluten-free), though there were a few service/communication hiccups around breakfast times and Wi‑Fi info.
Overall Experience
6.3
A mixed overall impression: strong positives around location, pool and some staff, but offset by small rooms, occasional cleanliness/maintenance issues and a few serious service failures.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Convenient Location
Set just 10 km from the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel offers easy access to key attractions like the Darwin Botanic Gardens and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy cozy rooms with a balcony, private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries at this 3-star hotel. Free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk ensure a hassle-free stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Darwin Convention Centre and Crocodylus Park, or simply unwind in the hotel's garden, restaurant, or bar. With Darwin International Airport just steps away, your journey is sure to be convenient from start to finish.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 6.9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 6.3
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Theresa • couple • au
8
Will be back!
Pros:

Handy walk from airport. Friendly staff. Lovely resort style eating and poolside area

Cons:

Could be a little more well lit and sign posted - some of the units are difficult to find in the dark after a late check in (especially Ibis side)

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • be
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • au
6
Rooms are tiny, but adequate and clean. The more inexpensive of the hotels on the property.
Pros:

The room was adequate and clean, and cool after arriving in the heat late at night from Tasmania. The fact that the facilities including incredible pool use was the clincher for us to stay two nights. The restaurant was brilliant too.

Cons:

The rooms are TINY. That surprised us as it didnt look that way in the photos. There is just enough room to walk around the bed - its squishy and we are not bigger sized people, though, we spent more time around the pool and eating out than in the room. The Ibis part is furthermost away from the facilities at the back of the property, but the short walk was okay for us to the pool. The facilities make up for any of this.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
1
Cancelled booking
Pros:

Had a booking with bookings.com and when I got the hotel was told that they didn’t have a room and that bookings.com had cancelled. This was not the truth. I had to find new accommodation at 1am in the morning. Wa

Cons:

I didn’t get a chance to stay at the hotel

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
7
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Silke • couple • au
5
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Bernie • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • au
6
Convenient hotel close to airport for overnight stay
Pros:

Close proximity to the airport, walking distance. Great pool area. Variety of food available all day. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Very small room. The carpet was heavily soiled and seemed dirty. The sliding door to outdoor area did not lock so felt unsafe. There were ants crawling everywhere, even over the bed. Seemed understaffed as had to wait a very long time to order drinks.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • za
8
A perfect stay for a business trip, but a bit cramped for holiday luggage. Excellent location, staff
Pros:

The reception was friendly, and the location was perfect. The parking inside the complex helped a lot. The room was clean and tidy, and the air conditioning was a welcome relief.

Cons:

The room was really small, and it was almost impossible to work with two suitcases and camera bags. One bedside lamp was also a bit disappointing.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Waitarehu • couple • au
4
Okay for a one night stay but wouldn’t stay for longer than that
Pros:

Balcony and proximity to airport

Cons:

Bed was hard and not enough pillows or blankets

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Da Costa • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

I like the location of the hotel.

Cons:

Could have been better, if the hotel offer at least free breakfast.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Keda-Jane • couple • au
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gail • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • au
10
Very comfortable and good
Pros:

The buggy rides to the room

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad Shamsul • solo_traveller • au
5
Customer service was not good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff not trained properly!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee