Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin vs Novotel Darwin CBD
Both are in Darwin, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Darwin City
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Novotel Darwin CBD
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Novotel Darwin CBD
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 100 m apart.
Choose Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.1)
- a newer or recently renovated building (1997 / 1989)
Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want
- free parking
Why is Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin better than Novotel Darwin CBD?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1)+0.5
- 2Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (1997 vs 1989)+8y
Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has free parking
- 39 more listed amenities (25 vs 16)+9
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Later 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.
| Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better? | Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin | Novotel Darwin CBD |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 10.0 +4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 7.0 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 267 | 295 +28 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 29% +44% | top 73% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 690 m | 740 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.8 km −90 m |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 128 +10 | 118 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 +3 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 204 | 140 |
| Floors | 8 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1997 +8y | 1989 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 25 +9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
100 m apart
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin: city centre: 620 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.1 km, beach: 1.9 km, 128 places to eat within 500 m, 10 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.
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Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions
Which is better, Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD?
Novotel Darwin CBD leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin or Novotel Darwin CBD?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Novotel Darwin CBD is 1.8 km from the nearest beach; Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is 1.9 km.
How far apart are Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin and Novotel Darwin CBD?
The two hotels are 100 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