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Novotel Darwin Airport

4.0 star property
Relax by the pool under sun loungers or indulge in local flavors at Poolside Restaurant. Helpful staff are ready to make your stay seamless.

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Terrace/patio
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View | View from room
Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View
Cafe
In the heart of Eaton, Novotel Darwin Airport offers a warm welcome with a roundtrip airport shuttle and poolside bar. Savor local cuisine at Poolside Restaurant, lounge by the outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions with in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812

What's nearby

  • Marrara Sports Complex - 16 min walk
  • Charles Darwin University - 6 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

Upscale hotel located in Eaton
At Novotel Darwin Airport, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Poolside Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Poolside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 centre
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Cots (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 per cent

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Darwin Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Darwin Airport?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Darwin Airport on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$179.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Novotel Darwin Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Novotel Darwin Airport?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Novotel Darwin Airport?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Darwin Airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Novotel Darwin Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Novotel Darwin Airport located?

Located in Eaton, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marrara Sports Complex and within 3 miles (5 km) of TIO Stadium and Casuarina Coastal Reserve. Casuarina Square and Gubara are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Novotel Darwin Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 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

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was pretty old and needs updating. Wish I had of read that in reviews. Nice pool and good, convenient hotel to the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Premila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to pay to park car within gated area. NT is not safe to leave a car overnight in open carparks outside the gated areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melevea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Travelled with family
Toddler friendly pool. Beautiful place to stay, nice and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
An unnecessarily long check in process which included over 15 minutes to get seen by receptionist. Carpet in room dirty with large amounts dust all around the walls and near furniture. Air conditioning in room not going on check in- took an hour to cool room due to excessive heat and humidity in the space. On the flip side. Easy midnight walk from the airport and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lancer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Excellent location for airport. Hotel is not a destination for anything but airport stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Port Melbourne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
So conveniently close to the terminals. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff member's
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024