Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Both are in Darwin, 1.7 km 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
- 0 of 3
Resort★★★★★The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Darwin if you want
- to walk to the sights (390 m / 1.7 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (115 / 11)
Choose Mindil Beach Casino Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (120 m / 1.7 km)
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Mindil Beach Casino Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 3104 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+104
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 35)+50
- 59 more sights within 1 km+9
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Mindil Beach Casino Resort better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?
- 11.5 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.7 km)−1.5 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (1,080 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×34
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Courtyard by Marriott Darwin vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort: which hotel is better? | Courtyard by Marriott Darwin | Mindil Beach Casino Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 4.6 | 9.9 +5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 1,080 +1,048 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 33% +9% | top 42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 390 m −1.3 km | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 120 m −1.5 km |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 115 +104 | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m −460 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 +8 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 +9 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 152 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1981 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.7 km 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.
Mindil Beach Casino Resort: city centre: 1.7 km, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.7 km, beach: 120 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.
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Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort: common questions
Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?
Mindil Beach Casino Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?
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: 390 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Mindil Beach Casino Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mindil Beach Casino Resort is 120 m from the nearest beach; Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Darwin and Mindil Beach Casino Resort?
The two hotels are 1.7 km 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