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title: "Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Marrakai Apartments: which hotel is better?"
description: "Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Marrakai Apartments in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Marrakai Apartments

Both are in Darwin, 240 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:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1316678/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Darwin City
## [Marrakai Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marrakai-apartments-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1826193/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Courtyard by Marriott Darwin

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 240 m apart.

### Choose Courtyard by Marriott Darwin if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (115 / 44)

### Choose Marrakai Apartments if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.4 km / 1.7 km)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Marrakai Apartments?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8) (+0.9)
2.  71 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+71)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 71) (+14)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is Marrakai Apartments better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

1.  More guest reviews (120 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  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 | Marrakai Apartments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.1  (+0.7) | 6.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 4.6 | 5.4  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.9) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 120  (+88) |
| Rank in Darwin | top 33%  (+54%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1  (+0.7) | 6.4 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 630 m  (−220 m) | 850 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.4 km  (−230 m) |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 115  (+71) | 44 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m  (−230 m) | 430 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8  (+5) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 20 |
| Floors | – | 16 |
| Listed amenities | – | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

240 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.

Marrakai Apartments: city centre: 530 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 1.4 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Darwin

[Darwin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/northern-territory/darwin/weather)

## Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Marrakai Apartments: common questions

### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Marrakai Apartments?

Courtyard by Marriott Darwin leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Marrakai Apartments is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Marrakai Apartments?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 850 m for Marrakai Apartments.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Marrakai Apartments is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Darwin and Marrakai Apartments?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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