--- title: "Hilton Garden Inn Darwin vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better?" description: "Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin-vs-novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Hilton Garden Inn Darwin vs Novotel Darwin CBD Both are in Darwin, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Darwin City ## [Hilton Garden Inn Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 6.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520583/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:** 3 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906310/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Novotel Darwin CBD It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 370 m apart. ### Choose Hilton Garden Inn Darwin if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.1) - to be closer to the beach (1.4 km / 1.8 km) - a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 1989) ### Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want - more restaurants on the doorstep (118 / 33) - a spa and wellness ### Why is Hilton Garden Inn Darwin better than Novotel Darwin CBD? 1. Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 1989) (+25y) 3. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than Hilton Garden Inn Darwin? 1. Has a spa 2. 85 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+85) 3. More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 66) (+20) 4. Offers an airport transfer 5. 3 more sights within 1 km (+3) 6. 13 more listed amenities (25 vs 12) (+13) 7. Has a gym ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hilton Garden Inn Darwin | Novotel Darwin CBD | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.6) | 8.1 | | Location | 6.1 | 7.1 (+1.0) | | Facilities | 6.7 | 10.0 (+3.3) | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 7.0 (+5.5) | | Beach access | 5.4 (+1.3) | 4.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.7 (+0.6) | 8.1 | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.6) | 8.1 | | Number of reviews | 366 (+71) | 295 | | Google rating | 4.3/5 | – | | Google reviews | 243 | – | | Rank in Darwin | top 19% (+54%) | bottom 27% | | Location | | Location score | 6.1 | 7.1 (+1.0) | | Distance to Darwin City centre | 990 m | 740 m (−250 m) | | To the beach | 1.4 km (−350 m) | 1.8 km | | To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.1 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 33 | 118 (+85) | | To the nearest food shop | 560 m | 220 m (−350 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 8 (+7) | | Sights within 1 km | 7 | 10 (+3) | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | | Rooms | – | 140 | | Floors | 10 | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2014 (+25y) | 1989 | | Listed amenities | 12 | 25 (+13) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Beachfront | ✓ | – | | Garden | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | [Hilton Garden Inn vs Novotel: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/hilton-garden-inn-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 Hilton Garden Inn DarwinNovotel Darwin CBD - Hilton Garden Inn Darwin is cheaper in 6 of 11 months - Hilton Garden Inn Darwin: €137 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. [Hilton Garden Inn Darwin prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-darwin-darwin/prices/)[Novotel Darwin CBD prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/prices/) ## Location 370 m apart Hilton Garden Inn Darwin: city centre: 710 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.4 km, 33 places to eat within 500 m, 7 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) ## Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions ### Which is better, Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD? Novotel Darwin CBD leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin is stronger in guest rating, beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Hilton Garden Inn Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD? Over the year Hilton Garden Inn Darwin costs about €137 a night on average against €148 at Novotel Darwin CBD, and it is cheaper in 6 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 990 m for Hilton Garden Inn Darwin. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Hilton Garden Inn Darwin is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Novotel Darwin CBD is 1.8 km. ### How far apart are Hilton Garden Inn Darwin and Novotel Darwin CBD? The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-garden-inn-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/