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title: "Mantra Pandanas Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront"
description: "Mantra Pandanas Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Mantra Pandanas Darwin vs Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Both are in Darwin, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Darwin City
## [Mantra Pandanas Darwin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-pandanas-darwin-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1821458/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Darwin City
## [Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-darwin-waterfront-darwin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2269859/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 690 m apart.

### Choose Mantra Pandanas Darwin if you want

-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 1.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (139 / 50)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 336 / 120)

### Choose Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront if you want

-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 120 / 336)

### Why is Mantra Pandanas Darwin better than Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

1.  490 m closer to the area centre (−490 m)
2.  89 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+89)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 74) (+14)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (336 vs 120 rooms) (×2.8)

### Why is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront better than Mantra Pandanas Darwin?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Has 24-hour room service
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (120 vs 336 rooms) (−216)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mantra Pandanas Darwin | Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.2  (+0.7) | 6.5 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 10.0  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 8.5  (+5.5) |
| Beach access | 3.3  (+2.3) | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 291  (+11) | 280 |
| Rank in Darwin | bottom 48% | top 37%  (+15%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+0.7) | 6.5 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 160 m  (−490 m) | 650 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km  (−660 m) | 2.7 km |
| To the airport | 6.6 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 139  (+89) | 50 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m  (−380 m) | 540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13  (+9) | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 336 | 120 |
| Floors | 19 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2009  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 24 | 26  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Casino | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## 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

Mantra Pandanas DarwinVibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

           

-   Mantra Pandanas Darwin is cheaper in 9 of 12 months
-   Mantra Pandanas Darwin: €150 a night on average · Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: €204 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.

[Mantra Pandanas Darwin prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mantra-pandanas-darwin-darwin/prices/)[Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-darwin-waterfront-darwin/prices/)

## Location

690 m apart

Mantra Pandanas Darwin: city centre: 340 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.6 km, beach: 2.0 km, 139 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: city centre: 1.0 km, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 2.7 km, 50 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)

## Mantra Pandanas Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront: common questions

### Which is better, Mantra Pandanas Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

They are evenly matched. Mantra Pandanas Darwin is stronger in location, beach access; Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Mantra Pandanas Darwin or Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Over the year Mantra Pandanas Darwin costs about €150 a night on average against €204 at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mantra Pandanas Darwin is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 650 m for Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mantra Pandanas Darwin is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is 2.7 km.

### How far apart are Mantra Pandanas Darwin and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

The two hotels are 690 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mantra-pandanas-darwin-darwin-vs-vibe-hotel-darwin-waterfront-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/