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Reviews of Novotel Darwin CBD This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

100 The Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#162 of 214 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 603 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bar service was haphazard. There appeared to be insufficent staff rostered to adequately service guests.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    7.0
    Served a purpose as we were departing a cruise from Novotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior King Suite with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff shortage

    Position Restaurant although service was slow due to staff shortage.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms but dated for price, lots of things didn’t work. never a good sign when they have a maintenance card to fill out on desk. staff were great

    atrium location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    9.0
    High quality place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too expensive for me, staying here because starting tour from here

    very nice room, good size, good location short distance away from main part of CBD and quiet, included breakfast was very good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast could be a little more interesting and varied for the high cost

    love the atrium feel with the plants

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior King Suite with Harbor View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good variety for breakfast loved the atrium. Very good hotel in excellent location. Very friendly staff. Had a lovely room. Fast checkout was great.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient and Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost per night was very expensive.

    location and on site car parking is convenient. staff are amazing & helpful Restaurant food was good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    7.0
    nice people great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not very clean. bathroom smelt of stale urine and there wax blood smeared on window in bedroom but trey cleaned everything after I mentioned it to them

    location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    8.0
    had a great time - location, conforms and entertainment were great. will be back!
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    outdated bathroom.

    The foyer - great bar, staff and Friday live entertainment.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    7.0
    Disappointed with the low quality. For $300 a night, I expected a clean vibrant hotel. very sad the hotel has been let g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reception staff were inexperienced and so any questions/queries took a lot longer to answer. But they were helpful and pleasant. Snacks at the bar were non existent. guests empty beer bottles and towels had not been cleared at the pool from the previous afternoon. The swimming pool is sad and neglected. The room had dirty spots on the carpet and walls. The bathroom had a stained tub. The shower was hard to adjust the temperature. Dangerous as you could scold yourself. Towels are thin. The box seat was dusty.

    The bed was very comfortable. Lovely indoor plants trailing from one level to the next. Great coffee.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the shower was tooo small . the water goes everywhere in the bathroom

    cleanest and close to everywhere in the city

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    9.0
    A beautiful and very thoughtful stay provided by the excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perhaps a little understaffed, though we were staying in the off season

    My partner and I stayed with the Novotel for her birthday - we received a free room upgrade, along with a lovely gesture of a dessert platter and lovely hand written note wish her a happy birthday :). The staff were excellent and very friendly

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms leak around the windows due to rain

    Location, great harbour views

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2022

    8.0
    lovely- we will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the aircon leaked, maintenance came and temporarily fixed aircon- he told staff to remake bed, they didn’t come. there also wasn’t enough chairs at the table

    We had a 2 bedroom apartment, so lots of space. the foyer is beautiful, staff were lovely.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tea selection was good The instant coffee was ordinary No biscuits on offer

    Location Ease of access Facilities in the room

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    I thought the breakfast was very expansive.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff supportive. Facilities and dining was great

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2022

    8.0
    Last minute booking was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was very small and tired.

    Big rooms. Comfy beds. Great location. Excellent eggs Benedict :)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2022

    7.0
    Comfortable stay, but not the standard I would expect paying over $2000 for a 7 night solo person stay in a room facing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Harbor View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Given room initially with dodgy/leaking aircon which I had to complain about and then change rooms after unpacking my belongings. Only room available switch to was a downgrade from Harbourview to City view which was disappointing for a 7 night stay. Dined in restaurant one night with family group including 2 young children and waited over an hour for meals as there was only 1 chef working.

    Comfortable apartment, issue with room appointed on arrival dealt with in professional and timely manner ( water leaking onto desk from aircon). House keeping to a high standard. Pool ok.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2022

    8.0
    Great Place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could have been a bit more diverse and included more fresh fruit.

    The building was spacious and central to all the attractions. Staff were attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No

    Room near the lifts with wheel chair access - excellent Breakfast excellentN room seevice with meals

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    8.0
    will stay again as was very comfortable and clean. slept very well not nights there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    clean, very comfortable beds and pillows, good selection for breakfast

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    8.0
    reasonable value for money. rooms a little dated. restaurant service not the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    inexperienced staff

    great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    7.0
    The hotel is nice, the pool was a life saver in the hot afternoons..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Harbor View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We booked a harbour view room 7 months in advance.. we got bumped to the carpark view room as there was no availability. To compensate, we were offered the buffet breakfast for the duration of our stay. The buffet breakfast was boring and repetitive. The shower area was also quite small.

    Location was perfect, close to the main shops but far away enough to not hear the noise from the bars. The front reception was friendly. The pool area was nice, suggest to put and outside shower so guest can rinse before and after swimming

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2022

    7.0
    Old and run down. But good location to Darwin CBD snd attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is old and run down. Facilities such as the pool were poorly maintained. Although advertised as a self contained apartment their were no utensils or pots and pans to cook with.

    location to Darwin CBD

    Stayed in October 2022

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