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4.3 out of 5

"Stayed less than a day for a short layover. Perfectly adequate for an airport hotel with plenty of facilities and amenities. They provide free airport ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 28 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

At Novotel Darwin Airport you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Marrara Sports Complex and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from TIO Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

The restaurant, Poolside Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 2034 square feet (189 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Additionally, you'll find WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-star Eaton hotel, attractions include Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$163* Per night/room 29 Mar. - 30 Mar.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Novotel Darwin Airport ratings based on 539 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Novotel Darwin Airport

Everyone (359) Couples (70) Business (4) Family (88)
4 out of 5
Stayed less than a day for a short layover. Perfectly adequate for an airport hotel with plenty of facilities and amenities. They provide free airport shuttles as well, just need to talk to the front desk in advance.

Posted by on 28 Feb. 2024

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2 out of 5
Still be renovated but new shared reception hopeless had to Que for ages & if raining can get wet, more staff required . Room very drab no pictures no armchair no water in fridge

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Friendly staff

Posted by on 10 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Oct. 2023 by DK

Dear Naomi, Thank you for taking a moment to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found our staff to be friendly during your stay. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent service, and your kind words are much appreciated.We value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.Thank you for choosing our establishment, and we hope to see you again soon.Best regards,Desi KorinaFront Office ManagerMercure and Novotel Darwin Airport

4 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very easy to get to from airport. Great staff, excellent food. New pool looks amazing. Can't wait to go back next year

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5
Always great to stay here. This trip there was noise due to the building works. It will be great when it's finished! A discount while it's noisy would be nice.

Posted by , from Nhulunbuy on 30 Jul. 2023

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3 out of 5
Very limited signage to reception making it difficult to see at night where to go. Uneven surfaces whilst building work going on. Room clean and tidy very limited tea and coffee in the room.

Posted by on 2 Jul. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Jun. 2023

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1 out of 5
Not much

Posted by on 10 May 2023

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Property Features

Novotel Darwin Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2034 square feet (189 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Darwin Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Darwin hotel.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2034 sq ft of conference space
  • 189 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Novotel Darwin Airport offers 131 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Plasma television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Poolside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 19.5 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 16
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15–30 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 19.5 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Darwin Airport Hotel
  • Darwin Airport Hotel Rydges
  • Darwin Airport Rydges
  • Darwin Airport Rydges Hotel
  • Hotel Darwin Airport
  • Rydges Darwin Airport
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Marrara
  • Rydges Hotel Darwin Airport
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Marrara
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
  • Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Eaton

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.