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Novotel Darwin Airport

Property class: 4

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A swimming pool with a modern building and a tall tower in the background.
A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.
A water play area with a pool and a covered seating area.
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, ceiling fan, and wooden flooring.
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $118
$107 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

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2 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin, Eaton, NT, 0820
  • Place, Marrara Sports Complex
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, TIO Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

A hotel bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a ceiling fan, a door, and a small bedside table.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, ceiling fan, and wooden flooring.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden floor, ceiling fan, bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from TIO Stadium and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Casuarina Square.

What's nearby

  • Marrara Sports Complex - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • TIO Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • The Esplanade - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingpin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Triple T Cafe & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Novotel Darwin Airport

Novotel Darwin Airport offers 131 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 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. Complimentary wireless internet access 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 coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Splash Café - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen
  • Splash Café

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,034 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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
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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 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 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)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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. 388 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel to stay at with good food and staff countnt ask for more...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ROOMS ARE VERY GOOD CLEAN AND BIG THE BREAKFAST IS GREAT AND THE STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY.....TOP PLACE TO STAY AS IT IS WALKING DISTANCE TO THE AIRPORT....
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient for the airport and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport shuttle easy and quick to meet you. Beautiful clean rooms Excellent checkin and courteous respectful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, the staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, awesome..! The room is very underwhelming, & extremely overpriced. The whole room needs a makeover , the bed was nice however.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From check in through to a great sleep, shower (super clean room) to checkout - top stay. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable beds, all bathroom products supplied, great air-conditioning in our 2 bed apartment. Lots of food options, huge pool with spas and kiddies shallow sections. Front reception staff & Splash bar staff very friendly. Checkout 11am
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor huge pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, comfortable and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast expensive & items not hot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for airport transfer. Be aware they rent the pool and restaurant out to all and sundry, so the purported ‚ resort‘ vibe can be easily killed off with three kid’s birthday parties taking up the pool and an adult party in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has improved a lot with the refurbishment ongoing. The staffs are friendly, the room is cleaner, and the buffet breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel os convenient.. the room I was in the Novetel was airport side had the bins being emptied early, noise hard to sleep after long flight , we bought dinner from the restaurant 2 nights and both times we did a pick up we were missing food or it was not what we ordered and the staff had no idea no communication between them. Have stayed in better, great if you have children BAD if you need sleep after flights . Packet of potatoe chips $7 from reception … come on ..!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was clean and tidy, my bed was comfortable. It was easy to relax. The food on the menu including breakfast was fresh and delicious with lots of different choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

All went well as usual
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026