Hilton Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Both are in Darwin, 560 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
Hotel★★★★★Darwin City
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 560 m apart.
Choose Hilton Darwin if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hilton Darwin better than Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 289 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+89
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 74)+14
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2009)+11y
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront better than Hilton Darwin?
- 1180 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 330 m)−180 m
- 2Has a spa
- 314 more listed amenities (26 vs 12)+14
- 4Has 24-hour room service
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: which hotel is better? | Hilton Darwin | Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 10.0 +5.0 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.5 +5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.8 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 275 | 280 +5 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 53% | top 37% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 510 m −140 m | 650 m |
| To the beach | 330 m | 150 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 7.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 139 +89 | 50 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 120 |
| Floors | 12 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 +11y | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 26 +14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
560 m apart
Hilton Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?
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 650 m for Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is 150 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Darwin is 330 m.
How far apart are Hilton Darwin and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?
The two hotels are 560 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