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Novotel Darwin Airport

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View | View from room
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View
Terrace/patio
Cafe

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812
  • Marrara Sports Complex
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1001)
The price is NZ$187
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Novotel Darwin Airport in Darwin (Eaton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Darwin Waterfront and Marrara Sports Complex. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mindil Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from TIO Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Marrara Sports Complex - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Casuarina Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Esplanade - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mindil Beach - 16 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 18 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lisa's Lunch Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Memories of India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby G's Canteen and Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Novotel Darwin Airport

Hotel in Darwin with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 131 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Poolside Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Darwin? This hotel has 2034 square feet (189 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
Poolside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per night)

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 15-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (2034 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 19.5 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

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.

Property is also known as

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

Novotel Darwin Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to pay to park car within gated area. NT is not safe to leave a car overnight in open carparks outside the gated areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a night
The room would be ok for 1 night. I spent 5 nights there and that was 4 too many really. The room is ok but other than sitting on the bed there was only an uncomfortable plastic chair. The doors seem to be paper thin and did nothing to quieten every noise from the passage way. Pool is lovely and certainly the star of the show here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Late night arrival and room on runway side so heard several plans take off and very noisy guests in corridor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Di

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy, leaking A/C Hear television in next room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melevea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Clean and comfortable rooms. Food was delicious and pool was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Travelled with family
Toddler friendly pool. Beautiful place to stay, nice and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
An unnecessarily long check in process which included over 15 minutes to get seen by receptionist. Carpet in room dirty with large amounts dust all around the walls and near furniture. Air conditioning in room not going on check in- took an hour to cool room due to excessive heat and humidity in the space. On the flip side. Easy midnight walk from the airport and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lancer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Excellent location for airport. Hotel is not a destination for anything but airport stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Port Melbourne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
So conveniently close to the terminals. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff member's
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was way way too long. We arrived to 10 deep line awaiting checkin. Two receptionists turned to three by the time we were at 5 deep to go. When we got to the desk it only took us 5 minutes to check in. All up it took nearly an hour from arrival at the line up to get our room access card. Following this we made our way to the lift , After entering the doors closed,we pressed 5 for our Floor, then nothing. After pressing 5 a few times the lift suddenly rose to level 4 but the doors would not open.even after pressing the door open button. The lift went back down to level 1 but doors did not own, it repeated this sequence again before we pressed the help buzzer. We couldn't here the voice on the speaker. Eventually after 15 minutes stuck in the lift the door opened to other users in the lobby who explained the swipe card operations. No advice from the reception about this mode of operation! Annoyed!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough, room decent… a bit noisy and I got there evening flight and no food available limited Uber eats options because of location. Good for a quick overnighter but I would look elsewhere for extended stay considering the cost, was expensive in comparison to others but has convenience for airport over nighter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
J
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Duane

Liked: Staff & service
The new pool area was over crowded and most of them were people who didn’t stay at the hotel and there was very little shaded areas. I’m Darwin born n bred so I’m used to the heat but it’s definitely not family friendly for young kids with little to no shade areas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Hotel was tired and needed refurb. Pool area looks amazing but there is four umbrellas for the whole area. With zero shade you can’t spend a good amount of time there with kids. Also Novotel pool restaurant needs to be moved. It’s feels like a conference room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail, Nhulunbuy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new pool and café area is great. Once the inside of the hotel is renovated, this will be a great place to stay in Darwin. Our two bedroom apartment was clean and comfortable. Having a washer and dryer is fantastic. Things are just a bit tired, but presumably now the outside areas are done, the inside areas will get upgrades soon. Staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024