--- title: "Novotel Darwin CBD, Darwin: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Novotel Darwin CBD in Darwin: rated 8.1 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-darwin-cbd-darwin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★★★ · [Novotel](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/novotel/) # Novotel Darwin CBD Darwin City, Darwin, Australia 8.1 · Very good 295 reviews · #39 #39 of 53 in Darwin · 8.9 Location score ## About Novotel Darwin CBD Novotel Darwin CBD is a hotel in Darwin City, Darwin, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 295 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking. It is 620 m from the centre of Darwin. The nearest beach is 300 m away. The nearest airport, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), is 7.1 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 140 - **Floors:** 6 - **Opened:** 1989 - **Chain:** Novotel - **Other stays within 500 m:** 32 [All Novotel hotels compared](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/novotel/) 100 The Esplanade [novoteldarwinatrium.com.au](http://www.novoteldarwinatrium.com.au/) ## How Novotel Darwin CBD scores Better rated than 25% of hotels in Darwin - Guest rating **8.1** - Location **8.9** - Facilities **9.2** - Families **2.0** - Spa & wellness **7.0** - Beach access **9.3** Darwin average ## Amenities Swimming poolSpaBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Spa - Hot tub - Gym ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar - 24-hour room service ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **8.9**/10 - **Walk grade:** **86**/100 Great for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **118** - **Sights within 1 km:** **10**
Nearest beachLameroo Beach300 m5 min walk
Nearest airportDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)7.1 km16 min drive
Distance to the centreDarwin620 m10 min walk
### Sights nearby - Crocosaurus Cove150 m - Lyons Cottage280 m - NTAHC Darwin300 m - USS Peary Memorial340 m - Darwin Esplanade410 m - Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial510 m ## Novotel Darwin CBD: in detail Novotel Darwin CBD provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Darwin. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Novotel Darwin CBD have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of daily newspaper, television, in-room video streaming and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Novotel Darwin CBD as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Novotel Darwin CBD. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by hot tub and spa, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel. ### Compare ## Compare Novotel Darwin CBD with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Novotel Darwin CBD has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 295 reviews, which is better than 25% of rated hotels in Darwin. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Darwin CBD? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does Novotel Darwin CBD include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Novotel Darwin CBD have a pool? Yes, Novotel Darwin CBD has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Novotel Darwin CBD? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Novotel Darwin CBD from the airport? The nearest airport, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), is 7.1 km away in a straight line. ### Is Novotel Darwin CBD close to the beach? The nearest beach is 300 m from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Novotel Darwin CBD have? Novotel Darwin CBD has 140 rooms on 6 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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