Darwin City Hotel vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
Both are in Darwin, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Darwin City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Darwin City
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.
Choose Darwin City Hotel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 91 / 204)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 1997)
Choose Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 204 / 91)
Why is Darwin City Hotel better than Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?
- 1More guest reviews (617 vs 267), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1997)+21y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 48 more listed amenities (24 vs 16)+8
- 5Has a gym
- 6Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (91 vs 204 rooms)−113
Why is Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin better than Darwin City Hotel?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (204 vs 91 rooms)×2.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Darwin City Hotel vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: which hotel is better? | Darwin City Hotel | Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +2.5 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 617 +350 | 267 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 23% +6% | top 29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 450 m −240 m | 690 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 1.9 km −80 m |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 147 +19 | 128 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★½ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 91 | 204 |
| Floors | 5 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +21y | 1997 |
| Listed amenities | 24 +8 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Darwin City HotelMantra on the Esplanade Darwin
- Darwin City Hotel is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
- Darwin City Hotel: €120 a night on average · Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: €136 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Darwin by month
All months
| Month | Darwin City Hotel | Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| December | €84 | €101 |
| January | €98 | €101 |
| February | €98 | €106 |
| March | €98 | €106 |
| April | €98 | €132 |
| May | – | €146 |
| June | €187 | €212 |
| July | €216 | €231 |
| August | – | €205 |
| September | – | €159 |
| October | – | €146 |
| November | €84 | €98 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
240 m apart
Darwin City Hotel: city centre: 470 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 2.0 km, 147 places to eat within 500 m, 10 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.
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Darwin City Hotel or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: common questions
Which is better, Darwin City Hotel or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?
Darwin City Hotel leads in 1 of 5 categories, including facilities.
Which is cheaper, Darwin City Hotel or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?
Over the year Darwin City Hotel costs about €120 a night on average against €136 at Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Darwin City Hotel is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 690 m for Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Darwin City Hotel is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Darwin City Hotel and Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?
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