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Hilton Darwin vs Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Both are in Darwin, 380 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
4 of 6
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Apartment★★★★Darwin City

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
7.9
Score by category
0 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Hilton Darwin

It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 380 m apart.

Choose Hilton Darwin if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is Hilton Darwin better than Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel?

  1. 1350 m closer to the beach (330 m vs 670 m)−350 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2014)+6y
  4. 4Has a gym
  5. 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h

Why is Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel better than Hilton Darwin?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
  2. 2370 m closer to the area centre−370 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (764 vs 275), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
  4. 44 more listed amenities (16 vs 12)+4
  5. 5Has 24-hour room service
  6. 6Earlier 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 DarwinOaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.4 8.7
Location 8.8 +0.9 7.9
Facilities 5.0 5.0
Families 2.0 +1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 3.0 +1.5 1.5
Beach access 9.2 +1.2 8.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.4 8.7 +0.3
Guest rating 8.4 8.7 +0.3
Number of reviews 275 764 +489
Rank in Darwin top 53% top 17% +36%
Location
Location score 8.8 +0.9 7.9
Distance to Darwin City centre 510 m 130 m −370 m
To the beach 330 m −350 m 670 m
To the airport 7.0 km 6.6 km
Restaurants within 500 m 139 +5 134
Sights within 1 km 10 10
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms – 301
Floors 12 26
Newest building or renovation 2020 +6y 2014
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 ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Breakfast – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
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 Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Hilton Darwin or Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel?

      Hilton Darwin leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, families, spa & wellness.

      Which is cheaper, Hilton Darwin or Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 510 m for Hilton Darwin.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Hilton Darwin is 330 m from the nearest beach; Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel is 670 m.

      How far apart are Hilton Darwin and Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel?

      The two hotels are 380 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