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title: "Mindil Beach Casino Resort vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mindil Beach Casino Resort or Novotel Darwin CBD in Darwin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Mindil Beach Casino Resort vs Novotel Darwin CBD

Both are in Darwin, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1846551/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:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906310/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Mindil Beach Casino Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 1.8 km)

### Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want

-   to walk to the sights (620 m / 1.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (118 / 11)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (1989 / 1981)

### Why is Mindil Beach Casino Resort better than Novotel Darwin CBD?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.1) (+0.3)
2.  1.7 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.8 km) (−1.7 km)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (1,080 vs 295), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7)

### Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

1.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
2.  107 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+107)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 35) (+51)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (1989 vs 1981) (+8y)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  10 more sights within 1 km (+10)
7.  8 more listed amenities (25 vs 17) (+8)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Mindil Beach Casino Resort | Novotel Darwin CBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 10.0  (+4.2) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 7.0  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 9.9  (+5.8) | 4.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+0.3) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,080  (+785) | 295 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 42%  (+31%) | bottom 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 620 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To the beach | 120 m  (−1.7 km) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 6.7 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 118  (+107) |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 220 m  (−440 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 8  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 10  (+10) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 152 | 140 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1981 | 1989  (+8y) |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 25  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| 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

Mindil Beach Casino ResortNovotel Darwin CBD

           

-   Novotel Darwin CBD is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Mindil Beach Casino Resort: €241 a night on average · Novotel Darwin CBD: €146 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.

[Mindil Beach Casino Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mindil-beach-casino-resort-darwin/prices/)[Novotel Darwin CBD prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/prices/)

## Location

1.8 km apart

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.

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)

## Mindil Beach Casino Resort or Novotel Darwin CBD: common questions

### Which is better, Mindil Beach Casino Resort or Novotel Darwin CBD?

They are evenly matched. Mindil Beach Casino Resort is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Novotel Darwin CBD is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Mindil Beach Casino Resort or Novotel Darwin CBD?

Over the year Novotel Darwin CBD costs about €146 a night on average against €241 at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Novotel Darwin CBD is closer: 620 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Mindil Beach Casino Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is 120 m from the nearest beach; Novotel Darwin CBD is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Mindil Beach Casino Resort and Novotel Darwin CBD?

The two hotels are 1.8 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mindil-beach-casino-resort-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/