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DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront

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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 29 per person)
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Premier Suite with Balcony, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

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116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Entertainment Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Double Guest Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bathroom shower

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

King Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Premier Suite with Balcony, 1 King Bed | Living area

Premier Suite with Balcony, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Bay view

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Bathroom shower

King Guest Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Bathroom shower

King Guest Room High Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Double Guest Room High Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Partial ocean view

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

High Floor King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Suite with Harbour View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite with Harbour View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Darwin

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade puts you in the heart of Darwin, within steps of The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Aqua Restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4-property class Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll find Darwin Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Six Tanks Brew - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 936 square feet (87 square metres) and includes conference space. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 197 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 936 sq ft of conference space
  • 87 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade offers 197 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Televisions come with pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes, safes and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (AUD 9 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AUD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 936 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Pay films
  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.7 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 29 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 9.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

As of 23 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade on 30 Jan 2026 start from AU$149.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

Yep, DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade has a self car park for AUD 9.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

The closest beach to DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade is Mindil Beach (1.6 km).

Does DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade have a pool?

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade is a hit with families.

Does DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

No, DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

No, pets are not allowed.

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I was disappointed with the lack of support when my 14yo autistic daughter got electrocuted by the room hairdryer it blew all our power circuits which were fixed, yet only an apology was offered - sorry mam. I requested for burn cream as the shock blew out of hair dryer and burnt her arm near wrist. Apart from the cream and a sorry no offer to seek medical care until the next day when we were to fly out I asked for them to get a doctor as she was experiencing pain down her arm since the shock- which they couldn’t do they just offered to call me a taxi or ambulance so I could take her to the hospital. This should have been promptly done at the time of the incident not an afterthought when I was the one who requested it. I didn’t feel the follow up or lack of was adequate and level of support in this situation was poor. Good, attentive customer service is what separates excellence from average. Thank you I hope this feedback is taking constructively for future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
renovations going on.... but still full price ??
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good restaurant for myself being solo. Nice environment with a park and bay out front. Hop on- Hop Off bus a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and the bar and restaurant were near the pool so a great outlook. Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming with pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Shops about a 10 min walk away Hotel was being renovated which we were not notified about when we booked Work started at around 7 am in the morning Hotel was good just lots of broken tiles etc out the front and scaffolding on the building Staff excellent and very friendly
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Darwin for work and this is my go-to spot. The pool is lovely. I wish they had chrome cast as I stay in and relax after work, but I still like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel great location but they need to ensure that the dinner dining option is available within a reasonable time not late like 9:30pm not acceptable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful hotel but couldn’t get dinner one night until 9:30pm not good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Percival

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service on check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Great pool. Outside of building could do with some TLC. A little too far from the shopping area of town and Waterfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location but tired room facilities. Pool area is lovely and the building looks out onto a park and ocean. Rooms could do with an upgrade, especially the carpets and the shower water pressure. On the upside, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Avoid breakfast

Location and rooms are great. Breakfast was very disappointing. Food was cold even when we went down at 6am. No mugs, glasses etc had to ask staff for so many things. They are really understaffed and not prepared for breakfast time. Would stay again but only on a room only basis. Charged for wifi which is rare these days, especially when the room rate is so high
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025