Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3693 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 3693 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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Kel • solo_traveller • au
10
It’s everything and more than what i expected.
Pros:

Location is amazing, so close to everything in the city. Having a secure area to park my vehicle was exceptional.
Staff were amazing and every time i travel to Darwin this is where i stay.

Cons:

Could not fault it.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
10
Great location near entertainment district. Clean and lovely helpful staff.
Pros:

Great central location and very clean

Cons:

Saturday night was a little noisy in the corridors but to be expected I guess

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Soxee J • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
6
Disappointed
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Noise from loud music at pubs - Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights!!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marco • extended_group • pt
5
Pros:

A localização é central à cidade.

Cons:

Uma discoteca em frente ao hotel passou a noite toda a passar musica alta, até as 04h00 da manha, nos 3 dias em que estive no hotel, de sexta, sabado e domingo. nao consegui dormir. as janelas e a cama vibravam com o barulho causado pela discoteca. Não tem pequeno almoço, e nos 3 dias em que estive no hotel não fizeram as camas.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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MatthewJL • solo_traveller • au
7
Good.
Pros:

Room was fine.

Cons:

Not enough channels on Entertainment.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
My third stay here. So can’t be a lot wrong.
Pros:

For me the location was perfect. Pretty central to most Darwin attractions.

Cons:

My room needed a comfortable seat.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sebastina • couple • au
4
Disappointing due to extreme noise
Cons:

Very loud music from across the street until 3 am. No soundproofing .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Good value hotel in center of town.
Pros:

Friendly staff as we checked in late, and clean comfortable rooms, with great shower and tea / coffee making facilities. Really quiet too.

Cons:

It would have been good if they served breakfast and dinner onsite … but we did find a great local place ‘The 1995’ for breakfast.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Murray • couple • au
10
Short trip
Pros:

Central location to everything.
The staff were really helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Good location, great pool - comfortable bed, clean room!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • au
1
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • au
7
Comfortable, however would prefer if you could open windows
Cons:

Notification of security deposit required prior to arrival, rather than being advised when checking in!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Mireille • couple • au
7
Good stay
Pros:

Good location.provided late check out and bag storage after check out

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jenelle • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • au
7
Great location
Pros:

The location was great, close to restaurants, pubs entertainment and shopping. Great little cafe next door with great food.
Staff were great and helpful.

Cons:

The bathroom was not as clean as it should have been but it was ok

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

The room hadn't had a deep clean in a while, marks on bathroom walls, coffee spills down the walls.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jean Maree • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in the heart of Darwin
Pros:

Very central location- could not get better. Clean room. Friendly staff

Cons:

Would expect a smart tv for the price and quality

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee