Novotel Darwin Airport

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Novotel
7.7 (1996 reviews)
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive , Darwin , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Nice pool area
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Poor room cleanliness
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Room 310 was not cleaned properly and lacked basic amenities.
Service
7.85
Service quality varied, some staff displayed a friendly disposition.
Location
8.89
Convenient location close to the airport.
Room Quality
6.84
Rooms are outdated with inadequate amenities.
Amenities
7.37
Facilities such as the pool were acceptable, but lacking in some standard hotel offerings.
Value for Money
7.33
Overall good stay but should be priced lower for the condition of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Buffet meals received positive feedback, though restaurant service had some issues.
Overall Experience
8.05
A mixture of positive experiences with some notable drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:57

Property Description

Luxurious Poolside Experience

Guests can enjoy a drink or meal by the pool at Novotel Darwin Airport. Located only 250 metres from Darwin Airport, it offers free airport transfers and free cable TV.

Modern Rooms and Suites

Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a refrigerator are included.

Relaxing Amenities

Some accommodation also has cooking facilities, laundry facilities and a private balcony. The 25-metre lap pool is surrounded by native tropical gardens and sun loungers.

Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Darwin city centre. Free car parking is included. Please be aware of the redevelopment outside the hotel. Construction work begins at 8am - 6pm daily, causing noise and disruptions. Hotel parking is now located beside the Novotel. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DRW

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1996 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Trudy • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Wonderful room and amazing pool area.

Cons:

Drinks and food service at cabana would be extra special, but nothing not to like really.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Wurramara • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Close to airport

Cons:

Over priced for room miles to walk. Cupboard with telly npt on good condition. Fridge not working properply and aircon vent on verandah that way too small facing the sun

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Location at the airport

Cons:

A surprise on the room charge. It was more than i understood i booked
There were no doors on the room wardrobe. It presented as a second rate hotel

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Blocka59 • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbra • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

The housekeeping and roomservice staff were wonderful

Cons:

The overly busy front desk staff didn't give us directions to room or information about parking, hotel facilities

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

I enjoyed the swimming and the staff were very helpful to quickly change the name of the reservation from one person to another

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Maria-Christine • family_with_children • au
10
Really lovely stay
Pros:

Check in at a crazy hour of the night was very easy and friendly. Easy to access accommodation from airport with a short walk

Cons:

nothing! It was great

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Carmela • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Large room close to the airport

Cons:

Room service didn’t answer and reception said they couldn’t help us. Had to go down to the restaurant to get food. Shuttle bus was delayed so we had to walk up hill with our luggage to the airport

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Ewaste • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Confortable, propre.
Restaurant sur place avec des bons plats.
Proximité d’aéroport (10-15 min à pied) avec une navette offerte par l’hotel (plus pratique avec le bagage)

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Tarian Lind • solo_traveller • au
7
Ok stay
Pros:

The pool area.

Cons:

The staff seemed overwhelmed and too busy to really pay you any attention. They seemed a little stressed. The kids in the pool area were jumping from the bridge without intervention. This seemed like a serious accident or injury waiting to happen.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Cook • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Being close to TIO stadium, travel for the rugby game. Pool was great 👍

Cons:

The swipes not working to open the door, had to go down again to have it reset

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Close to airport. Walk from airport easy and mostly covered. Pleasant staff. Great bed. Restaurant close.

Cons:

Raining on arrival, covered walkway, from airport incomplete, got wet in tropical downpour, even with umbrella.
Mould smell in hallways and room. (Tropical climate hazard with carpet??)
Understaffed breakfast buffet. Buffet breakfast coffee (from dispenser) very poor quality. Unclear if barrista coffee included in buffet cost. $40pp

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Neihana-Tamatoa • couple • au
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Neihana-Tamatoa • couple • au
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee