Darwin City Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (3530 reviews)
59 Smith Street , Darwin , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Wine release events
Reception hall
Exercise/lap pool
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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 3530 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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Tim • solo_traveller • au
1
Grubs and unetical thieves. Stay elsewhere.
Pros:

Don't stay here. A disgraceful fleapit operated by thieves.

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • solo_traveller • de
8
Sehr angenehm.
Pros:

Lage sehr zentral, Rezeption sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, Pool etwas klein und schattig.

Cons:

Pool

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • fr
6
Aucunement reposant
Cons:

Première nuit impossible de dormir, hôtel entre 2 boites de nuit, musique jusqu’à 4h du matin !

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • au
8
Convienient stay in Darwin
Pros:

Central, access to gym across the road

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Lodia • couple • au
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • de
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • au
9
Great
Pros:

Great locaton

Cons:

Nightclub noise (was elevated with shutters down)

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
9
Friendly staff great location ..always my prefered stay
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Llewell • family_with_children • sg
9
Great value stay with amenities. Helpful staff who goes above and beyond.
Pros:

Located in the city centre, walking distance to many local sights. The staff all go the extra mile to help.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • au
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Trouble with tv and phone did'nt work.
Shower recess flooded slightly.
Pool area dull

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • au
7
Pros:

Great location for easy access around Darwin if you don’t have a car

Cons:

The windows need to be double glazed - several nightclubs nearby that are very loud! Walls in rooms very thin!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • au
9
Weekend retreat
Pros:

Convenient location to bars and restaurants
Nice accommodation

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • au
7
Great value and location and amenities and staff. Shame about the noise from across the street
Pros:

The staff and location and facilities

Cons:

The pub/ club across the street ran till 2 in the morning playing very loud dance music, disrupting my sleep and many others I am sure. Maybe quieter on back end of hotel. Informed staff and they were very good but unable to do anything just now

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Brett • family_with_children • au
10
Excellent location, comfortable beds & air conditioning. Good value for money close to everything.
Pros:

Located in centre of town supermarkets, nightlife and restaurants within 2-3 mins walk. Room was really large well stocked bed comfortable, aircon was perfect. Power beside each bed and a phone charger at each bed. Microwave in room on request. Quiet comfortable room

Cons:

No housekeeping on weekends

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Guenolee • couple • au
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • au
8
We only had one night here prior to departing but it was clean and comfortable
Pros:

Close to everything

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Halliday • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • au
5
Don’t stay there!!!!
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

The back packers across the road have a dance party every night with extremely blaring music until 4:00am every night.
I asked staff if I could be moved to another room on the other side of the hotel was denied any help.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee