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Hilton Darwin vs Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

Both are in Darwin, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Darwin City

Hilton Darwin

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
8.8
Score by category
0 of 6
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Hotel★★★★★Darwin City

Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
9.1
Score by category
3 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 350 m apart.

Choose Hilton Darwin if you want

  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a spa and wellness

Why is Hilton Darwin better than Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?

  1. 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 1997)+23y
  3. 3Has a gym
  4. 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h

Why is Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin better than Hilton Darwin?

  1. 1Has a spa
  2. 24 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
  3. 3Earlier 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.

Hilton DarwinMantra on the Esplanade Darwin
Score by category
Guest rating 8.4 8.6
Location 8.8 9.1
Facilities 5.0 5.8 +0.8
Families 2.0 2.0
Spa & wellness 3.0 5.5 +2.5
Beach access 9.2 9.6 +0.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 8.6 +0.2
Guest rating 8.4 8.6 +0.2
Number of reviews 275 +8 267
Rank in Darwin top 53% top 31% +22%
Location
Location score 8.8 9.1 +0.3
Distance to Darwin City centre 510 m −180 m 690 m
To the beach 330 m 230 m −100 m
To the airport 7.0 km 7.1 km
Restaurants within 500 m 139 +11 128
Sights within 1 km 10 10
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★★
Rooms – 204
Floors 12 8
Newest building or renovation 2020 +23y 1997
Listed amenities 12 16 +4
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 +2h 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Breakfast – ✓
Spa – ✓
Massage – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Minibar – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

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      Hilton Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: common questions

      Which is better, Hilton Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?

      Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Hilton Darwin or Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hilton Darwin is closer: 510 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 230 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Darwin is 330 m.

      How far apart are Hilton Darwin and Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?

      The two hotels are 350 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