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88 Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation. Size of apartment.
A few more frying pans to cook breakfast
Dear Leanne, Thanks for staying with us and for the lovely feedback. Great to hear you enjoyed the view and found the team helpful. We’ll make a note about the kitchen items for future improvements. Take care and hope to welcome you again. Kind regards Guest Services
Dear Leanne, Thanks for staying with us and for the lovely feedback. Great to hear you enjoyed the view and found the team helpful. We’ll make a note about the kitchen items for future improvements. Take care and hope to welcome you ag… Show more
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff, especially a lovely cleaner who got me more milk, when the receptionist wasn't available.
Windows need ro be upgraded to block out the noise. I had one of the worst nights I've ever had at a hotel. Sad, considering I stayed there a few days prior, and had a lovely time, rating 8.
Dear Fiona, Thank you for your review. We’re sorry that noise from a nearby club disrupted your stay and appreciate your suggestion regarding window upgrades. It’s nice to hear our staff, particularly the cleaner, provided helpful service during your visit. Kind Regards Guest Services
Dear Fiona, Thank you for your review. We’re sorry that noise from a nearby club disrupted your stay and appreciate your suggestion regarding window upgrades. It’s nice to hear our staff, particularly the cleaner, provided helpful service … Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewElevated views. Comfy bed and pillows. Powerful shower.
Dear Fiona, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the elevated views, comfortable bedding, and shower during your stay on the Esplanade. Kind Regards Guest Services
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, still looking pretty good after 30 years since Hans Vos and I designed it.
Entry and reception were drab and almost no staff.
Dear Geoffrey, Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your thoughts. We're pleased that the location and design continue to impress, even decades on. It’s great to hear the property still reflects the original vision. We appreciate your feedback regarding the entry and reception area and will take it into account as we look at ways to enhance the guest experience. Kind regards Guest Services
Dear Geoffrey, Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your thoughts. We're pleased that the location and design continue to impress, even decades on. It’s great to hear the property still reflects the original vision. We apprec… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThey only supplied one bath towel for 2 people
Dear Eddie, Thank you for your recent stay and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry that the towel supply didn’t meet your expectations. Your comment has been noted and will be passed on to the team to help improve guest comfort. We appreciate your time and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Eddie, Thank you for your recent stay and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry that the towel supply didn’t meet your expectations. Your comment has been noted and will be passed on to the team to help improve guest comfort. We… Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean spacious room, great location.
Poor room lighting and no available parking slots.
Dear A, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that you found our hotel good value for money, and appreciated the clean room and location. However, we apologise for the issues you experienced during your stay. Your comments are important to us as we continuously work to improve our guest experience. We hope you had a good onward journey and look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear A, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that you found our hotel good value for money, and appreciated the clean room and location. However, we apologise for the issues you experienced during your stay. Your comments a… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation
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Dear Stanley Thanks for staying with us and for leaving your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your time here and that the location and facilities met your needs. Safe travels, and we’d love to welcome you back again. Kind regards Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Stanley Thanks for staying with us and for leaving your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your time here and that the location and facilities met your needs. Safe travels, and we’d love to welcome you back again. Kind regards Guest Servi… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOur door to our room wouldn't lock meaning we couldn't leave our room. This was attempted to be fixed resulting in it locking but couldn't be unlocked so still couldn't leave :( a solution we suggested was a different room and we were told that couldn't happen
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry for the issues with your room door and for the inconvenience it caused during your stay. Your feedback about the response from our team is noted and will be reviewed as we work to improve our service. Wishing you better travels in the future. Kind regards Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry for the issues with your room door and for the inconvenience it caused during your stay. Your feedback about the response from our team is noted and will be reviewed as we work… Show more
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWell kept, clean and well located
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Dear Nathan, Thanks for the perfect 10/10 across the board! It's absolutely fantastic that you found our staff great and friendly, and everything was clean. We're thrilled that we provided everything you needed for a wonderful stay. Kind regards Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Nathan, Thanks for the perfect 10/10 across the board! It's absolutely fantastic that you found our staff great and friendly, and everything was clean. We're thrilled that we provided everything you needed for a wonderful … Show more
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Dear Lindy, Thank you for your perfect rating! We're thrilled you enjoyed our prime location and had such a wonderful stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great Darwin experience soon! Kind regards, Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Lindy, Thank you for your perfect rating! We're thrilled you enjoyed our prime location and had such a wonderful stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great Darwin experience soon! Kind regards, Guest S… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewlocation was central close to shops and restaurants and Darwin focal points. The staff at reception were very helpful with directions for some of the events . And thank the security officer stationed in the foyer on the day of departure for assisting hailing a taxi to the airport
Could not find any negative aspect of my stay
Dear Mark, Thanks so much for staying with us. We're happy you had a relaxing visit and appreciated the service from both our team and security. Sounds like a great stay all round. Hope you can stay a little longer next time! Kind regards, Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Mark, Thanks so much for staying with us. We're happy you had a relaxing visit and appreciated the service from both our team and security. Sounds like a great stay all round. Hope you can stay a little longer next time! Kind re… Show more
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewClean. Comfy. Top notch staff
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Dear Matthew, Wow—10s across the board! Fantastic to hear that everything from comfort to staff made your stay top-notch. Hope to welcome you back for another great visit soon! Kind regards, Guest Services, Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Matthew, Wow—10s across the board! Fantastic to hear that everything from comfort to staff made your stay top-notch. Hope to welcome you back for another great visit soon! Kind regards, Guest Services, Darwin Esplanade Centra… Show more
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewself equipt. clean & tidy. comfy bed
Dear Craig, Thank you for your lovely review! It’s fantastic that you found everything clean and tidy, and the comfy bed definitely gets a big thumbs-up! A great price and a top location make for a winning combo, so we’re thrilled you had such a positive stay. We hope your Christmas was wonderful and wish you all the best for the New Year. Please visit us again soon; we’d love to welcome you back. Kind regards, Guest Services, Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Craig, Thank you for your lovely review! It’s fantastic that you found everything clean and tidy, and the comfy bed definitely gets a big thumbs-up! A great price and a top location make for a winning combo, so we’re thrilled you ha… Show more
Reviewed: 1 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe proximity to centre of town and several restaurants and pubs. Also very near the seafront.
The servicing of the room was never done during the week, however clean towels were supplied twice but no bed making/ cleaning / top up of coffee etc which we found very unusual.
Dear Melanie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the convenient location near the town center, restaurants, pubs, and seafront. Your feedback regarding the room servicing is appreciated; as a self-serviced accommodation, we provide limited housekeeping during stays. However, we’ll take your comments into account to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future! Kind regards, Guest Services, Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Melanie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the convenient location near the town center, restaurants, pubs, and seafront. Your feedback regarding the room servicing is appreciated; as a self-servic… Show more
Reviewed: 23 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGood location easy walking into town,pubs and restaurants
Air con was freezing in common areas
Dear Regina, Thank you for your feedback. It’s great that you enjoyed the convenient location and easy access to town, pubs, and restaurants. We’re sorry to hear the air conditioning in the common areas was too cold. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure a more comfortable environment for all guests. We hope to welcome you back for another stay. Kind regards Guest Services Darwin Esplanade Central
Dear Regina, Thank you for your feedback. It’s great that you enjoyed the convenient location and easy access to town, pubs, and restaurants. We’re sorry to hear the air conditioning in the common areas was too cold. Your comments wil… Show more
Reviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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