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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