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Novotel Darwin CBD vs Courtyard by Marriott Darwin

Both are in Darwin, 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Darwin City

Novotel Darwin CBD

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
8.9
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hotel★★★★Darwin City

Courtyard by Marriott Darwin

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
8.3
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Novotel Darwin CBD

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 260 m apart.

Choose Novotel Darwin CBD if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Choose Courtyard by Marriott Darwin if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Why is Novotel Darwin CBD better than Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

  1. 1190 m closer to the beach (300 m vs 490 m)−190 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (295 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×9.2
  3. 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

Why is Courtyard by Marriott Darwin better than Novotel Darwin CBD?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
  2. 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h

All compared facts

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

Novotel Darwin CBDCourtyard by Marriott Darwin
Score by category
Guest rating 8.1 8.7 +0.6
Location 8.9 +0.6 8.3
Facilities 9.2 –
Families 2.0 –
Spa & wellness 7.0 –
Beach access 9.3 +0.6 8.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.1 8.5 +0.4
Guest rating 8.1 8.7 +0.6
Number of reviews 295 +263 32
Rank in Darwin top 75% top 34% +41%
Location
Location score 8.9 +0.6 8.3
Distance to Darwin City centre 740 m 630 m
To the beach 300 m −190 m 490 m
To the airport 7.1 km 6.9 km
Restaurants within 500 m 118 +3 115
Sights within 1 km 10 9
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 140 –
Floors 6 –
Newest building or renovation 1989 –
Listed amenities 24 –
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 11:00 12:00 +1h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Hot tub ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Kitchen ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Novotel Darwin CBD or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin: common questions

      Which is better, Novotel Darwin CBD or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

      Novotel Darwin CBD leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Novotel Darwin CBD or Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

      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 300 m from the nearest beach; Courtyard by Marriott Darwin is 490 m.

      How far apart are Novotel Darwin CBD and Courtyard by Marriott Darwin?

      The two hotels are 260 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