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

Both are in Darwin, 270 m 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:** 2 of 3

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City
## [Novotel Darwin CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906310/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 270 m apart.

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

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.1)

### Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (118 / 48)

### Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin better than Novotel Darwin CBD?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.1) (+0.3)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin?

1.  70 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+70)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 72) (+14)
3.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin | Novotel Darwin CBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.4 | 7.1  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | – | 10.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 7.0 |
| Beach access | 5.0  (+0.9) | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 281 | 295  (+14) |
| Rank in Darwin | bottom 48%  (+21%) | bottom 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4 | 7.1  (+0.7) |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 910 m | 740 m  (−170 m) |
| To the beach | 1.5 km  (−260 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 118  (+70) |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m | 220 m  (−270 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 8  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 10  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 140 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1989 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 25  (+16) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[DoubleTree by Hilton vs Novotel: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/doubletree-vs-novotel/)

## 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 DarwinNovotel Darwin CBD

           

-   Through the year the two hotels cost about the same
-   DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin: €143 a night on average · Novotel Darwin CBD: €148 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/)[Novotel Darwin CBD prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/prices/)

## Location

270 m 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.

Novotel Darwin CBD: city centre: 620 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.8 km, 118 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Darwin

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

## DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions

### Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD?

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Novotel Darwin CBD is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD?

Over the year DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin costs about €143 a night on average against €148 at Novotel Darwin CBD, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Novotel Darwin CBD is closer: 740 m from the centre, against 910 m for DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Novotel Darwin CBD is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and Novotel Darwin CBD?

The two hotels are 270 m 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-novotel-darwin-cbd-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/