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
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 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
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.1)+0.3
- 21.7 km closer to the beach (120 m vs 1.8 km)−1.7 km
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4More 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?
- 11.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 2107 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+107
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 35)+51
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (1989 vs 1981)+8y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 610 more sights within 1 km+10
- 78 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 vs Novotel Darwin CBD: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | Mindil Beach Casino Resort | Novotel Darwin CBD |
|---|---|---|
| November | €121 | €94 |
| December | €167 | €96 |
| January | €156 | €94 |
| February | €156 | €77 |
| March | €140 | €91 |
| April | €178 | €106 |
| May | €245 | €208 |
| June | €233 | €222 |
| July | €350 | €240 |
| August | €318 | €251 |
| September | €265 | €153 |
| October | €568 | €116 |
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 monthNovotel Darwin CBD prices by month
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.
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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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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