Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden
Superior Lagoon Twin Room (Lagoon Pool Swimout | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite (Mindil) | Terrace/patio
Grand Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $195
$178 nightly
$195 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT, 0820
  • Place, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach Sunset Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Deluxe)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Mindil)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Suite

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Darwin

With a stay at Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin (The Gardens), you'll be steps from George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Mindil Beach Sunset Market. .This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from SKYCITY Casino and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

What's nearby

  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SKYCITY Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mindil Beach Casino & Resort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buff Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Darwin Ski Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Yogi's Way - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lola’s Pergola - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer an outdoor pool or a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at The Vue, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 7 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Darwin? This hotel has facilities measuring 0 square feet (0 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Vue - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Il Piatto - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • il Piatto
  • The Vue

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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
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

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
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 Skycity Hotel
Skycity Darwin Hotel The Gardens
Skycity Darwin The Gardens
Skycity Darwin Hotel Darwin
Mindil Casino The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort Hotel
Mindil Beach Casino Resort The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort Hotel The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort formerly SKYCITY Darwin

Mindil Beach Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff went out of their way to help you
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff especially at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location amazing sunset views
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Every thing about my stay was excellent. Staff, room, swim out lagoon, food, I had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great venue, great service and amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent- fantastic amenities, staff, pools, actually couldn’t fault it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room clean nice comfortable bed and spacious room with ocean views and easy access to everything
View from room
Front of room and hotel
Beautiful big king bed
Gorgeous gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and lovely and spacious I could not complain at all about our stay as everything including room service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay there! Will be staying there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort will very friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the promenade and walkable to downtown. Great dining options with casino
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room but staff a bit lacking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic and not very clean. Linen was good. View from Balcony over looking drive way was terrible, it was so disappointing. Main bed needs a bedside table bith sides. Ammenities and pool was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing at all times, made our stay very welcoming and we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very helpful and friendly. Facilities awesome and great proximity to lots of clubs along the beach walkway for evening drinks and sunset views.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools and food are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Close to night markets , Casino And Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort. Exceptional food, even the in-room dining arrived fresh and hot. Pools were incredible. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Darwin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the best place to stay in Darwin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation perfect place for a relaxing holiday, lovely pool beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025