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
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- 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
- 2 of 3
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?
- 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 237 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+37
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 35)+37
- 48 more sights within 1 km+8
- 5Has a gym
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Mindil Beach Casino Resort better than DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.5 km)−1.4 km
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More 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 vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin | Mindil Beach Casino Resort |
|---|---|---|
| November | €112 | €121 |
| December | €92 | €167 |
| January | €92 | €156 |
| February | €92 | €156 |
| March | €97 | €140 |
| April | €111 | €178 |
| May | €180 | €245 |
| June | €199 | €233 |
| July | €218 | €350 |
| August | €233 | €318 |
| September | €149 | €265 |
| October | – | €568 |
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 monthMindil Beach Casino Resort prices by month
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.
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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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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