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Mantra on the Esplanade

Property class: 4.5

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
A hallway with two doors leading to rooms, each marked with a number.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is $155
$155 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

Hotel Room City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Hotel Room Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a headboard.

One Bedroom Apartment With City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a gas stove.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Dual Key)

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Room, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Dual Key)

  • 872 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View (Dual Key)

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View (Dual Key)

  • 872 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a view of the sea, a teal armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1163 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 3 King Beds

View all photos for Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view.

Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub.

Room, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a living room with a sofa and armchairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Apartment (Penthouse)

  • 1163 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Darwin

With a stay at Mantra on the Esplanade, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, within a 5-minute drive of Darwin Waterfront and The Esplanade. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bicentennial Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Darwin Harbour.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Smith Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 26 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo Crepe Couture - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lost Arc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nonna Dumplings - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mantra on the Esplanade

Mantra on the Esplanade offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 204 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel
Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Darwin

Mantra on the Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Great location! Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was perfect Great views from the balcony and only 2 minutes away from supermarket and restaurants Perfect in all respects Will book there next visit
View from balcony
Watching the sun set from the balcony
Great pool
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No facilities bar kettle not even a toaster in room Ac was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was clean. Bed was like a rock. Fire alarm went off at 2am an the building had to be evacuated. Thankfully, a false alarm. Would be a better hotel if they reopened their restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to lots of cafes etc helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was quiet and nice with its own kitchen and balcony.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Just a shame that they had no restaurant on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location right on the Esplanade. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air-conditioning was poor and the hotel only cleaned the room once in the week. When they attempted to clean the room they did not empty the kitchen bin. For a hotel that used to have a bar and restaurant it has diminished considerably.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to access everywhere around Darwin.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent base for family stay in Darwin. Easy walk to main mall, hop on and off bus and waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Awesome hotel to stay at, close to shops and restaurants and hotel room had everything we wanted. Would stay here again 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was spot on, sunset views and easy walk to restaurants, pubs and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fabulous. Very comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, walking distance to all of Darwin
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mould in the fridge and kitchen cupboards. Sofa dirty. Nowhere in the bedroom to plug phone into to charge. Dated decor
Mould
Mould
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation close to the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Great location, easy walk to CBD.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great view. Fantastic staff member at the service counter 13/10/2025 1(12pm).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and bathroom was also clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025