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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Darwin City
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 1.9 km)−240 m
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
- 1Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (267 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
- 3Earlier 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 vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: which hotel is better? | 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 | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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?
The two hotels are 300 m apart in a straight line.
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