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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentDarwin City
Marrakai Apartments
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.8)+0.9
- 271 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+71
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 71)+14
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Marrakai Apartments better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
- 1More guest reviews (120 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 2Earlier 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 Marrakai Apartments: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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