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Novotel Darwin CBD

Darwin , 100 The Esplanade (Show on Map)

6.9

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Summary of reviewsNovotel Darwin CBD offers guests a fantastic location with great views of the harbor and bay. The hotel is perfect for exploring the city with easy access to main streets and eating facilities. Guests appreciate the hotel's ample street parking and proximity to a supermarket. The Zest restaurant offers a fabulous breakfast selection with many guests praising the eggs Benedict and bakery basket. While some reviews suggest that there could be more variety, most agree that the breakfast is good value for money and of good quality. Novotel Darwin CBD offers spacious rooms with comfortable beds and pillows, although some guests note that the rooms are outdated with cleanliness issues. The hotel's staff receives consistent praise for being friendly, helpful and accommodating. Novotel Darwin CBD boasts great family accommodations with spacious two-bedroom apartments and free breakfast for children making it a budget-friendly option. The hotel's outdoor pool provides a refreshing spot for guests to cool down, although some guests note the need for a facelift. Despite mixed feedback on sleeping arrangements, most guests agree that they can expect a comfortable night's sleep. Overall, Novotel Darwin CBD is a good choice for guests looking for a great location and comfortable amenities at good value.
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Room Types

Two-Bedroom Apartment This apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Harbour View This apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned apartment is comprised of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services a tea and coffee maker and a balcony. The unit has 3 beds.

Junior King Suite Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Junior Queen Suite with Harbour View The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Harbour View This air-conditioned twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Queen Room with Harbour View This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Queen Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

One Bedroom Apartment The unit offers 3 beds.

About Novotel Darwin CBD

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6.9

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Location

The Novotel Darwin CBD is situated in an excellent location with many guests highlighting its convenient access to the city and waterfront. Many reviews praise the great views of the harbor and bay from the rooms and the close proximity to nearby parks and scenic walks. The location is perfect for exploring the city with easy access to the main streets and eating facilities. Guests also appreciate the ample street parking and proximity to a supermarket. The hotel features a fabulous outdoor dining/bar area and a lovely lobby with lounge chairs and bar. Overall, guests highly recommend this hotel for its great location and comfortable amenities.

Breakfast

If you're staying at Novotel Darwin CBD, you won't have to worry about starting your day off hungry. Guests have praised the hotel's breakfast selection with many noting the excellent eggs Benedict and the good coffee. Families with young children will appreciate that kids around 10 years old can enjoy a free breakfast. The Zest restaurant, where breakfast is served, offers a lot of choices for guests. The bakery basket is a hit and the restaurant is lovely with very good food and excellent service. While some guests found the breakfast to be pricey, most agreed that the breakfast was good value for money and of good quality. There is ample variety, though some reviews suggest that there could be more variety. Overall, the breakfast is pretty good with buffet option being better.

Rooms

Novotel Darwin CBD offers a great location and comfortable accommodations for business travel. The hotel offers spacious rooms, including two-bedroom apartments with lovely views of the harbor. However, many guests noted that the rooms are outdated with chipped tiles, peeling paint and stained carpets. Some guests also mentioned cleanliness issues, including mould and stains on the bedding and carpet. Despite these drawbacks, guests appreciated the comfortable beds and pillows, air-conditioning and fans and the friendly and helpful staff. Overall, it seems that the hotel is overdue for renovations to bring it up to the standard expected from the Novotel Group.

Beds

When it comes to sleeping arrangements, guests of Novotel Darwin CBD have provided mixed feedback. While some have found the beds to be exceptionally comfortable, others have complained about lumpy and uncomfortable mattresses or pillows that are too high. However, many visitors have praised the hotel's friendly staff, hot showers and great location. Despite a few stains on the bedding and some pillows that could use replacing, most guests agree that the rooms are spacious and feature cozy and comfy beds. Some rooms even come with two queen beds, which is ideal for families or groups of friends traveling together. While some guests have reported that their beds were too soft or that they received a smaller bed than they paid for, the overall consensus seems to be that guests can expect a comfortable night's sleep at Novotel Darwin CBD.

Cleanliness

Novotel Darwin CBD has received mixed reviews concerning its cleanliness. While some guests point out issues like dirty carpets, stained towels, mould and outdated facilities, others commend the hotel for being clean. Some mention that the hotel needs a renovation and attention to detail in cleaning. Some guests reported good housekeeping service, friendly cleaning staff and decent facilities like a free laundry service. However, some guests complained that their room was not serviced and some common areas were not clean. With a notable number of negative reviews regarding the hotel's cleanliness, it may be worth checking recent reviews before booking.

Staff

The staff at Novotel Darwin CBD receive consistent praise in guest reviews with words like "fantastic," "excellent," "friendly," and "helpful" used frequently. Many guests mention specific staff members who went above and beyond to assist them. However, there are occasional comments about inexperienced or unhelpful staff, likely due to a shortage of employees. Despite this, the majority of guests report positive experiences with the hotel's staff, from receptionists to housekeepers to restaurant servers. Overall, the staff are described as polite, pleasant and accommodating, making for a comfortable stay at Novotel Darwin CBD.

Pool

Novotel Darwin CBD offers an outdoor pool that is perfect for cooling down from the heat of the afternoon sun. The pool, although not very big, is kept clean and is a refreshing spot for guests to take a dip. Some guests found the pool area to be a bit tired and in need of a facelift, but others enjoyed the garden surrounding the pool. While some negative reviews mentioned cracked and worn tiles, a rusty fence and broken shade cloth, other guests found the pool to be a life saver, clean and enjoyable for a pleasant exercise. Although there were complaints of loud filter pump noise and toilets by the pool being out of order, Novotel Darwin CBD's pool area offers a bar, restaurant and is great for avoiding sunburn since it's mostly in the shade.

Family

Novotel Darwin CBD is the perfect destination for families looking for a great family holiday. Guests have raved about the hotel's accommodations, specifically the two bedroom apartments that are perfect for families of five. Guests have also appreciated the sofa bed being already made up upon arrival. The hotel offers free breakfast for children, making it a budget-friendly option for families with young ones. The hotel is located in a great area, making it an ideal location to bring your family. Guests have also noted the hotel's fan system in the rooms, which gives an extra layer of comfort. Although one guest did have a wait time upon arrival with two small children, most guests agree that it is a great place to drop your bags and start your family vacation. Overall, Novotel Darwin CBD has everything a family needs to make memories that will last a lifetime.

4 Star

Novotel Darwin CBD is a hotel that boasts a great location in the heart of the city. Although some guests find it a bit dated, it still possesses the qualities of a 4-star hotel. Rooms may not be anything special, but they offer good value for money. Some amenities like the fridge having no freezer section or TV not having apps can be improved. Despite this, the hotel is a good choice and is recommended by guests who chose this place partly because of the Novotel brand.

Yes, Novotel Darwin CBD has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Novotel Darwin CBD.

No, Novotel Darwin CBD doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Novotel Darwin CBD.

Yes, Novotel Darwin CBD has a gym.

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