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Reviews of ZEN88 ESPLANADE: 1-BR Top Floor Ocean View Suite

88 Esplanade 814, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#49 of 214 hotels in Darwin

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Review Score

Based on 40 apartment reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    8.0
    Will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Benji went above & beyond making our 25th wedding anniversary extra special thank you Benji

    Location & pool

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice facilities, friendly hosts & felt safe in the hotel as a lone traveller :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nice location with great views

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The internet dongle is very slow and often not working. Only access details are via a Dropbox link which I had lots of difficulty accessing outside the property. Make sure you download it before you arrive.

    Very good location, beautiful view, everything you could need is available.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Loved it, would absolutely recommend and stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only downside was not being able to control the aircon.

    Great location, amazing views. Everything you could need for Darwin accomodation.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Oven knobs missing.

    Brilliant views, very comfortable, clean and quiet. Easy location just out of the city yet right next to the city.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough seating by the pool and there is not a grassed area so if you dont get a chair then you have to sit in the brick paving!!!!

    A lovely comfortable apartment with the most sensational view including Darwin’s wonderful sunsets. Would stay again but only if there were more lie lows and or chairs by the pool.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful accommodation for a memorable week's stay in Darwin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Perhaps the outside furniture could be upgraded. One chair was in slight disrepair.

    The location is perfect. Bustle of Mitchell St out one door and park and ocean out the other. Everything we wanted to do and see was within walking distance or easily reached by public transport. View has to be one of the best in Darwin. Comfortable bed and great kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unit's facilities were dated, especially the bathroom and specifically the shower. Also, the Wi-Fi code was not in the room on check in. had to call managers for the code

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Great place to spend a few days in the NT.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to moderate the air-condition temperature as it is ducted throughout the building.

    Loved the balcony over looking the esplanade.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Great apartment in an amazing location, ocean one side and mitchell street the other
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bathroom/laundry layout. It is really hard to get clothes in and out of the washing machine

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Nice apartment and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking. No staff on hand in the building. Pickup keys from different location annoying and staff in the building where the unit is located very unhelpful in allowing entry after hours to facilitate key retrieval (which was quite difficult at 1am negotiating drunk bar crowd next door to the youth hostel where lockbox located which was also closed and guy on desk inside hesitant to open up for us). No weekly service…11 days with no change of linen or towels (1 each for entire stay). Had washing machine and dryer in unit so did laundry ourselves for clean towels and sheets.

    Great location. Amazing views. Clean and comfortable. City paid parking across the street as none available in the building…only available for Mantra guests but plenty of spaces after hours (mostly full during business hours on weekdays). Shared swimming pool for all staying at this location (Zen, Mantra and Esplanade Apartments). Close to supermarkets, coffee shops snd restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay there in future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing sunsets, close to Coles and great cafes. Great location. Clean and easy access

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to change shower head as it was broken

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location close to everything excellent views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place for a few days in Darwin , close to everything , great view and comfortable lodging
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of seating around the pool

    Beautiful sunsets over the harbour

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    10
    I have already planned my next trip and confirming my dates to stay there again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Leaving

    The location and cleanliness of the property. It was home away from home

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    Staf we’re very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator noise in the apartment at night

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    10
    Easy to find & access. Support from managers was prompt & very effective.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues

    Location & facilities were excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    9.0
    Great location in a very comfortable apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location with a wonderful view. Instructions from the host was first class.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    9.0
    Would totally recommend the Apartment but was very unfortunate the pool was out of order
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The pool was being refurbished so we couldn't use it and we weren't advised of this

    The apartment was excellent, had great views and was in a great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    10
    I will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had no issues

    View from balcony was fantastic watching sun set over the water. Very clean and tidy

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    9.0
    Was brilliant and would go back again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We only were supplied with one swipe card and there were two of us - would have been better if we had 2

    The location was excellent and facilities were great

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful ocean view and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the lockbox was not in the same building as the apartment; had to ask Mantra reception to watch my luggage as I searched for the other building/lockbox and key. Because I arrived after dark, it was quite confusing and frustrating.

    The apartment’s view and balcony were amazing! Bed was very comfy and aircon was perfect on the hot and humid days. Loved that there was a fully washer and dryer too. Would definitely book this place again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    8.0
    good easy location and a view to kill for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shower wasn’t strong

    view

    Stayed in April 2023

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