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Novotel Darwin Airport

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Cafe
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View | View from room
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812
  • Marrara Sports Complex
    16 min walk
  • TIO Stadium
    4 min drive
  • Charles Darwin University
    6 min drive
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    5 min walk

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Pool
Hot tub
Free airport shuttle
Pet-friendly
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1001)
The price is AU$189
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Novotel Darwin Airport in Darwin (Eaton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Casuarina Square and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gubara.

What's nearby

  • TIO Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Casuarina Beach - 11 min drive
  • The Esplanade - 11 min drive
  • Darwin Waterfront - 12 min drive
  • Mindil Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 18 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lisa's Lunch Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Memories of India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby G's Canteen and Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Novotel Darwin Airport

Darwin hotel in Eaton with airport shuttle service and a fitness center
Novotel Darwin Airport offers 131 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 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. Wireless internet access (surcharge) 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 complimentary newspapers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Poolside Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. 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 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
Poolside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 14.95 per night)

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: AUD 15-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (2034 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 19.5 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 30 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 19.5 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 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)

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 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. 398 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was way way too long. We arrived to 10 deep line awaiting checkin. Two receptionists turned to three by the time we were at 5 deep to go. When we got to the desk it only took us 5 minutes to check in. All up it took nearly an hour from arrival at the line up to get our room access card. Following this we made our way to the lift , After entering the doors closed,we pressed 5 for our Floor, then nothing. After pressing 5 a few times the lift suddenly rose to level 4 but the doors would not open.even after pressing the door open button. The lift went back down to level 1 but doors did not own, it repeated this sequence again before we pressed the help buzzer. We couldn't here the voice on the speaker. Eventually after 15 minutes stuck in the lift the door opened to other users in the lobby who explained the swipe card operations. No advice from the reception about this mode of operation! Annoyed!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough, room decent… a bit noisy and I got there evening flight and no food available limited Uber eats options because of location. Good for a quick overnighter but I would look elsewhere for extended stay considering the cost, was expensive in comparison to others but has convenience for airport over nighter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
J
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Duane

Liked: Staff & service
The new pool area was over crowded and most of them were people who didn’t stay at the hotel and there was very little shaded areas. I’m Darwin born n bred so I’m used to the heat but it’s definitely not family friendly for young kids with little to no shade areas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Hotel was tired and needed refurb. Pool area looks amazing but there is four umbrellas for the whole area. With zero shade you can’t spend a good amount of time there with kids. Also Novotel pool restaurant needs to be moved. It’s feels like a conference room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail, Nhulunbuy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new pool and café area is great. Once the inside of the hotel is renovated, this will be a great place to stay in Darwin. Our two bedroom apartment was clean and comfortable. Having a washer and dryer is fantastic. Things are just a bit tired, but presumably now the outside areas are done, the inside areas will get upgrades soon. Staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alleera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with all services and condition of property. Will defiently be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is old and tired. This is an airport hotel so needs better soundproofing at the doors given that there is a constant stream of people checking in and out at all hours. The new pool however is nothing short of spectacular. Like one of the best pools I have seen in my life. Truly amazing! Oh and the staff are absolutely fantastic! Truly delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was close to the airport but found it difficult to raise the hotel for a pickup at airport. Room was great though couple of carpet areas were badly worn or maybe stained. Lovely outdoor dinning areas with different menus. Overall, i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damion

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
This was a 1-night stay so it has the best location to the airport. Great staff including shuttle service. Great restaurant food. Chef in the hotel restaurant on 1st floor was exceptional. Greatful to the hostess for her food suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regular business traveller
Great location for airport. Charging a crazy amount per night not worth it now, better to catch a taxi to Palmerston or the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was periodic banging all night which sounded like it was coming from the corridor or a room close by. I was awoken by it multiple times. The room itself is on par with a motel and not a Novotel. Very disappointing for the price paid. Staff however are fantastic and very helpful. Airport courtesy bus is excellent. Not much in the airport precinct.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

hernan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the airport. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room smelt musty and i could smell alcohol, the shower had a lot of mould in places, shower door faulty, sink would not drain in bathroom, i had to clean my teeth in the bathroom. Disappointing there are no cocktails in the Novotel restaurant. Beautiful clean pool, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024