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title: "Hudson Parap vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hudson Parap. It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. Hudson Parap or Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Hudson Parap vs Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Both are in Darwin, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Apartment · Parap
## [Hudson Parap](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hudson-parap-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 7 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1647949/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · The Gardens
## [Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mindil-beach-casino-resort-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 6 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1846551/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hudson Parap

It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Hudson Parap if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.4)

### Choose Mindil Beach Casino Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 870 m)
-   to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 3.2 km)

### Why is Hudson Parap better than Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.4) (+1.0)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Mindil Beach Casino Resort better than Hudson Parap?

1.  760 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 870 m) (−760 m)
2.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
3.  More guest reviews (1,080 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×83)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hudson Parap | Mindil Beach Casino Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 8.4 |
| Location | – | 7.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | – | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.2) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+1.0) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 1,080  (+1,067) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 130 | – |
| Rank in Darwin | top 19%  (+23%) | top 42% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.7 | 7.2  (+1.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 1.7 km  (−1.5 km) |
| To the beach | 870 m | 120 m  (−760 m) |
| To the airport | 4.5 km  (−2.2 km) | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15  (+4) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 152 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1981 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 17  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.4 km apart

Hudson Parap: city centre: 3.2 km, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 4.5 km, beach: 870 m, 15 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Mindil Beach Casino Resort: city centre: 1.7 km, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.7 km, beach: 120 m, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Darwin

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

## Hudson Parap or Mindil Beach Casino Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Hudson Parap or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

Hudson Parap leads in 7 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Darwin. Mindil Beach Casino Resort is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, Hudson Parap or Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Hudson Parap.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is 120 m from the nearest beach; Hudson Parap is 870 m.

### How far apart are Hudson Parap and Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

The two hotels are 2.4 km 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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