Best Hotels in Darwin (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Darwin for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Darwin, Australia, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in Darwin.

Looking for a hotel in Darwin? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
24rated 4★ or higher
19,498verified guest reviews
3.9/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Darwin, 24 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 19,498 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Mindil Beach Casino Resort at 3.7/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

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40 best hotels in Darwin.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Mindil Beach Casino Resort — hotel in Darwin#13.7/5
★★★★★

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 3,341 reviews

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Mercure Darwin Airport Resort — hotel in Darwin#24.0/5
★★★★

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Darwin, Australia

4.0/5 · 1,124 reviews

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Hilton Darwin — hotel in Darwin#34.7/5
★★★★★

Hilton Darwin

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 1,030 reviews

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The Cavenagh — hotel in Darwin#44.7/5
★★★

The Cavenagh

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 892 reviews

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The Leea Darwin — hotel in Darwin#54.7/5
★★★★

The Leea Darwin

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 885 reviews

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DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin — hotel in Darwin#63.4/5
★★★★

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.4/5 · 858 reviews

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Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel — hotel in Darwin#74.0/5
★★★★

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Darwin, Australia

4.0/5 · 766 reviews

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Mantra Pandanas — hotel in Darwin#84.0/5
★★★★

Mantra Pandanas

Darwin, Australia

4.0/5 · 753 reviews

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Palms City Resort — hotel in Darwin#94.7/5
★★★★

Palms City Resort

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 708 reviews

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Novotel Darwin Airport — hotel in Darwin#104.0/5
★★★★

Novotel Darwin Airport

Darwin, Australia

4.0/5 · 678 reviews

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Novotel Darwin CBD — hotel in Darwin#114.7/5
★★★★

Novotel Darwin CBD

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 664 reviews

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Argus Hotel Darwin — hotel in Darwin#125.0/5
★★★

Argus Hotel Darwin

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 621 reviews

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Mantra on The Esplanade — hotel in Darwin#134.7/5
★★★★

Mantra on The Esplanade

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 594 reviews

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Courtyard By Marriott Darwin — hotel in Darwin#143.7/5
★★★★

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 569 reviews

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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront — hotel in Darwin#152.0/5
★★★★

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Darwin, Australia

2.0/5 · 565 reviews

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Crab Claw Island — hotel in Darwin#165.0/5
★★★

Crab Claw Island

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 512 reviews

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Club Tropical Resort Darwin — hotel in Darwin#173.0/5
★★★★

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.0/5 · 488 reviews

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Rydges Darwin Central — hotel in Darwin#181.0/5
★★★★

Rydges Darwin Central

Darwin, Australia

1.0/5 · 488 reviews

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Darwin City Hotel — hotel in Darwin#193.7/5
★★★★

Darwin City Hotel

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 454 reviews

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H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel — hotel in Darwin#204.4/5
★★★★

H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

Darwin, Australia

4.4/5 · 423 reviews

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Discovery Parks Darwin — hotel in Darwin#213.7/5
★★★★

Discovery Parks Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 399 reviews

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Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront — hotel in Darwin#224.0/5
★★★★

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Darwin, Australia

4.0/5 · 355 reviews

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Frontier Hotel Darwin — hotel in Darwin#233.0/5
★★★

Frontier Hotel Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.0/5 · 347 reviews

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Mary River Widerness Retreat — hotel in Darwin#244.7/5
★★★★

Mary River Widerness Retreat

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 281 reviews

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Winnellie Hotel Motel — hotel in Darwin#252.0/5
★★★

Winnellie Hotel Motel

Darwin, Australia

2.0/5 · 247 reviews

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Vitina Studio Motel — hotel in Darwin#265.0/5
★★★

Vitina Studio Motel

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 230 reviews

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Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel Darwin — hotel in Darwin#273.4/5
★★★★

Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.4/5 · 212 reviews

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AAOK Lakes Resort & Caravan Park — hotel in Darwin#284.7/5
★★

AAOK Lakes Resort & Caravan Park

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 178 reviews

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Hilton Garden Inn Darwin — hotel in Darwin#293.7/5
★★★★

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 157 reviews

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Skippers at Dundee — hotel in Darwin#305.0/5
★★★

Skippers at Dundee

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 111 reviews

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Capitanos — hotel in Darwin#313.7/5
★★★

Capitanos

Darwin, Australia

3.7/5 · 103 reviews

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Pandanus On Litchfield — hotel in Darwin#325.0/5
★★★★

Pandanus On Litchfield

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 99 reviews

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Darwin Resort — hotel in Darwin#331.7/5
★★★

Darwin Resort

Darwin, Australia

1.7/5 · 92 reviews

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Paravista Motel — hotel in Darwin#345.0/5
★★★

Paravista Motel

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 83 reviews

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Hi Way Inn Motel — hotel in Darwin#354.7/5
★★★

Hi Way Inn Motel

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 54 reviews

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Bamurru Plains — hotel in Darwin#365.0/5
★★★★

Bamurru Plains

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 38 reviews

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Stayover in Darwin — hotel in Darwin#374.7/5
★★★

Stayover in Darwin

Darwin, Australia

4.7/5 · 29 reviews

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DCH on Mitchell — hotel in Darwin#382.4/5
★★

DCH on Mitchell

Darwin, Australia

2.4/5 · 24 reviews

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Darwin Executive Studio — hotel in Darwin#395.0/5
★★★

Darwin Executive Studio

Darwin, Australia

5.0/5 · 23 reviews

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DCH on Mitchell — hotel in Darwin#402.4/5
★★★

DCH on Mitchell

Darwin, Australia

2.4/5 · 23 reviews

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What are the best hotels in Darwin?
The top-rated hotel in Darwin right now is Mindil Beach Casino Resort (3.7/5 from 3,341 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Darwin, Australia, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Darwin cost?
Nightly prices in Darwin vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Darwin is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Darwin with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Darwin offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Darwin hotels good for families?
Many of the Darwin hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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