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title: "DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort"
description: "DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Both are in Darwin, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City
## [DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-esplanade-darwin-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1364674/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · The Gardens
## [Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mindil-beach-casino-resort-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1846551/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mindil Beach Casino Resort

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin if you want

-   to walk to the sights (660 m / 1.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (48 / 11)

### Choose Mindil Beach Casino Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 1.5 km)

### Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin better than Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

1.  1.0 km closer to the city centre (−1.0 km)
2.  37 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+37)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 35) (+37)
4.  8 more sights within 1 km (+8)
5.  Has a gym
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Mindil Beach Casino Resort better than DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin?

1.  1.4 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.5 km) (−1.4 km)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (1,080 vs 281), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin | Mindil Beach Casino Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Location | 6.4 | 7.2  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 5.0 | 9.9  (+4.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 281 | 1,080  (+799) |
| Rank in Darwin | bottom 48% | top 42%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | 7.2  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 660 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.7 km |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 120 m  (−1.4 km) |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48  (+37) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m  (−180 m) | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8  (+8) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 152 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1981 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 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 | – | ✓ |

## 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

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade DarwinMindil Beach Casino Resort

           

-   DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin: €143 a night on average · Mindil Beach Casino Resort: €212 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Darwin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/darwin/prices/)

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.

[DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-esplanade-darwin-darwin/prices/)[Mindil Beach Casino Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mindil-beach-casino-resort-darwin/prices/)

## Location

1.6 km apart

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin: city centre: 660 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.5 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 8 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.

## Weather in Darwin

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

## DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort: common questions

### Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

Over the year DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin costs about €143 a night on average against €212 at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is closer: 660 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; DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/doubletree-by-hilton-esplanade-darwin-darwin-vs-mindil-beach-casino-resort-darwin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/