Most reviewed
Serviced apartment · 4-star · CBD, NT
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
- <5 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Airport shuttle
Northern Territory · City guide
Where to Stay in Darwin: Hotels & Accommodation
We've mapped 218 places to stay in Darwin with at least 10 guest reviews: 56 hotels, motels and apartment hotels, 157 holiday homes and apartments and 5 holiday parks. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel is the most reviewed, under 5 minutes' walk to the centre of Darwin.
218places to stay mapped
139list free parking
8.5average guest rating
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Where to stay in Darwin: the areas
Each area page lists every stay with walking times, parking and Good for / Not for.
Darwin areas compared
Median distance is the straight-line distance from each stay to the centre.
| Area | Stays | Hotel-style | Median to centre | Free parking | Family rooms | Avg rating |
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| CBD / city centre | 160 | 36 | 0.5 km | 56% | 54 | 8.6 |
| Mindil Beach & Larrakeyah | 20 | 5 | 1.5 km | 85% | 8 | 8.3 |
| Fannie Bay & Parap | 11 | 2 | 3.5 km | 91% | 4 | 8.6 |
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Map of the most reviewed stays in Darwin
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The most reviewed stays in Darwin
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · CBD, NT
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
- <5 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Airport shuttle
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Serviced apartment · 4-star · CBD, NT
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
- 10 min walk to centre
- Pool
Resort · 5-star · Mindil Beach, NT
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
- 2.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Family rooms
Hotel · 4-star · Darwin Airport, NT
Novotel Darwin Airport
- 7.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Family rooms
Resort · 4-star · Darwin Airport, NT
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
- 7.5 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
- Pool
Types of accommodation in Darwin
91holiday homes
66apartments
25hotels
17serviced apartments
9resorts
5holiday parks
2motels
2hostels
Practical: parking and getting to Darwin
Driving in and parking
Of the 160 stays in the Darwin CBD on our map, 89 list free parking and 124 list parking of any kind. Where parking isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book. Across all of Darwin, 139 of 218 stays list free parking.
Arriving by air
Most stays here are closest to Darwin Airport. The nearest on our map are Novotel Darwin Airport (about 1 km), Mercure Darwin Airport Resort (about 1 km) and Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel (about 1 km). 5 stays list an airport shuttle; check times and cost with the property.
Wet and dry season
The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.
The tropical north has two seasons. In the wet season expect heavy rain, high humidity and storms; some roads and tours close. Check conditions before you travel.
- Dry season
- Wet season
Source: Bureau of Meteorology: northern Australia's wet season runs from October to April.
Is Darwin right for your trip?
Good for
- Arriving by car (139 of 218 stays list free parking)
- Exploring the centre of Darwin on foot (half the stays are within about 15 minutes' walk)
- Families (86 stays list family rooms)
- Self-catering (147 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
Not for
- One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)
Frequently asked questions
Which stays in Darwin have the highest guest rating?
Argus Apartments Darwin has a guest rating of 9.0/10 from more than 1,200 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Penthouse-level Waterfront Apartment follows with 9.5/10.
Which stays in Darwin have free parking?
139 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Palms City Resort, Novotel Darwin Airport and Vitina Studios by Argus.
Are there pet-friendly stays in Darwin?
Yes. 8 stays allow pets, including Mercure Darwin Airport Resort and Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments. Check the conditions with the property before you book.
Which stays are closest to the centre of Darwin?
Charming CBD Apt 3bd 2bth - walk to Waterfront (<5 min walk) and Holiday at Harry Chan Darwin CBD Location Plus (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Darwin. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.
Where is the best area to stay in Darwin?
It depends on the trip. CBD / city centre has the most stays on our map. Compare the areas above on distance to the centre, parking and family rooms, then open the area page for the full list.
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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.