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Hotels

Hotel rates in Darwin drop dramatically in ‘The Wet’, from November through to March, so if you don’t mind a drenching you can be assured of picking up a bargain.

The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over A$300)
$$$ (A$201 to A$300)
$$ (A$101 to A$200)
$ (up to A$100)
These prices are for a double room per night and include all taxes but not breakfast, unless specified otherwise.


Skycity Darwin
It’s always a gamble staying at a casino, especially if you’re open to temptations. This boutique casino hotel is set among tropical beachside gardens and is the Darwin’s best by far.

Gilruth Avenue, Mindil Beach
Tel: (08) 8943 8888.
Website: www.skycity.co.nz
Price: $$$$

Saville Park Suites Darwin
This four-star hotel, situated on The Esplanade, has nice apartments with kitchens and balconies overlooking Darwin Harbour and the Arafura Sea.

88 The Esplanade
Tel: (08) 8943 4333.
Website: www.savillesuites.com.au
Price: $$$

Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin
You’re just a stone’s throw from the water at this large, modern hotel with a pool.

The Esplanade
Tel: (08) 8980 0800.
Website: www.holidayinn.com.au
Price: $$

Best Western Top End Hotel
A two-storey hotel with a pool and good-size rooms featuring a patio or balcony. It’s just across the road from the Esplanade.

Corner of Daly and Mitchell streets
Tel: (08) 8981 6511 or 1800 626 151, in Australia.
Website: www.bestwestern.com.au/topend
Price: $$

Darwin International YHA
There’s a choice of air-conditioned dorms or double rooms at this centrally located YHA, which features a large swimming pool.

69 Mitchell Street
Tel: (08) 8981 3995.
Website: www.yha.com.au
Price: $



   
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