--- title: "Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin" description: "Pick Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin in Darwin? Compare guest…" url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-darwin-darwin-vs-mantra-on-the-esplanade-darwin-darwin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-16 --- # Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin Both are in Darwin, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City ## [Courtyard by Marriott Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-darwin-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1316678/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★½ · Darwin City ## [Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-on-the-esplanade-darwin-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1821452/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 300 m apart. ### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin? 1. 240 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 1.9 km) (−240 m) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h) ### Why is Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin? 1. Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★) 2. More guest reviews (267 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×8.3) 3. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Courtyard by Marriott Darwin | Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 | | Location | 8.3 | 9.1 (+0.8) | | Facilities | – | 5.8 | | Families | – | 2.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 | | Beach access | 8.7 | 9.6 (+0.9) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 (+0.1) | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.1) | 8.6 | | Number of reviews | 32 | 267 (+235) | | Rank in Darwin | top 34% | top 31% (+3%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 | | Distance to Darwin City centre | 630 m | 690 m | | To the beach | 1.7 km (−240 m) | 1.9 km | | To the airport | 6.9 km | 7.1 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 115 | 128 (+13) | | Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★½ (+0.5★) | | Rooms | – | 204 | | Floors | – | 8 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 1997 | | Listed amenities | – | 16 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+2h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Families with children | – | ✓ | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Location 300 m apart Courtyard by Marriott Darwin: city centre: 390 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 1.7 km, 115 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km. Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: city centre: 620 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.9 km, 128 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. ## Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: common questions ### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin? Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is 1.9 km. ### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Darwin and Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin? 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