Reviews of Deluxe studio at Mantra
43B Knuckey Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
#52 of 230 hotels in Darwin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 40 hotel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Irene
Australia2 reviews9.0“Once we got over the stress of checking in, our stay was fine.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Checking in was a nightmare! At no stage during the booking process were we made aware that we were booking a privately owned accomodation, so we thought we had booked at the Mantra. It was never mentioned that we would be emailed checking in information. We arrived at the Mantra and the reception staff were unhelpful to the point of rudeness. We walked around the block looking for an alternate entrance with no success and phoned the number on our booking confirmation three times over the course of an hour and got no reply. Another couple sitting in reception overheard our conversations and said they had had the same experience and that they had been emailed details of how to access the key boxes three days before check in. This was the first time we had heard that key boxes were involved. I checked all my emails from booking.com and there was nothing there. I even checked the bin in case I had deleted something in error. We had been in the bush so without wifi the day before, so in desperation, I set up a hotspot via my phone to check for any new emails and there was an email sent at 5.44pm the night before giving the information we needed. Surely in a location like Darwin it could be expected that people may be coming from remote locations without access the wifi. All this stress could have been avoided if booking.com had informed us that we had booked a privately owned apartment and that the owners would be sending us check in information. From the owners side, the should have made contact much earlier, perhaps at the time of booking. We totally understand that they owners don’t want to give out codes for the key boxes and far in advance, but just letting us know that they would be sending this information closer to check in would have been very helpful. I have to say, that once she realised they problems we had faced, the owner was very apologetic and even paid for our breakfast at the cafe as compensation which was appreciated.
Location was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Jason
Australia8 reviews1 helpful vote10“Well worth the money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The location was great. Room was big. Bed was really comfortable. Shower was excellent Great communication from owner
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Mark
Australia24 reviews4 helpful votes10“An excellent place to stay in Darwin as a single or couple.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
All good
The room is quiet and has everything I required for a 3 night stay. There are a few good places to eat (breakfast or dinner) within 2 minutes walk. The checkin process was simply and it was very well explained. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
David
Australia3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very quiet and comfortable room
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Denise
Australia33 reviews2 helpful votes10“Fantastic communication with owner to access the property is very easy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is in a great location, quiet and very clean. The owner is very easy to get in touch with, if needed.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Brett
Australia104 reviews14 helpful votes10“Gem close to Attractions!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Katheryn was spot on with communication and flexible with check-in. The apartment was pristine, roomy and homely. It is on the same level as the pool and gym which is superb. It is in a great part of town so we could walk to plenty of attractions but it was quiet. The bed and bedding is A1 quality too!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Bradley
Australia4 reviews10“Well presented property in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Well presented
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Nigel
Australia22 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location very central and quiet
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Monique
Australia1 review10“Katheryn was an awesome host, very easy to contact and eager to help us make the most out of our stay! Couldn’t recommen”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, value for money, host
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Peter
Australia7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
No hair dryer. TV a little small. No top sheet. Only one doona- suggest other lighter options.
Good location. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Ellen
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi in the room would be our only suggested improvement.
Comfortable and clean room. Property owner easily contactable and very quick to respond to any queries. Really nice pool with sun loungers and views over the CBD.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Grant
Australia29 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“We did like our stay .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Chairs were not that comfy, would have preferred a bigger cup for my morning cuppa, the smell as we got into the room hallway was way too strong.
Shower head was terrific. Location was good. Bed was comfy. Liked the peppermint tea.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Thomas
Australia7 reviews10“Nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nil
Clean well located good lighting. At one stage I left my keycard in the room. Owner Kathleen had a spare dropped off to me within 15 mins. Incredible service over & above
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Vincent
Australia6 reviews9.0“Great value and location!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Check-in process was slightly more complicated compared to the usual hotel check-in process, as I landed at midnight, however the process was well explained by the Hosts in texts, emails and pictures.
Great location for the conference, quick and easy access to food
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Sandrine
Australia16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable bed, good lighting, convenient location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Gerard
Australia15 reviews1 helpful vote10“Super happy with our stay and an extremely helpful host with great communication”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Well located and very comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Lynne
Australia27 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Ideally located in the centre of Darwin. It was quiet, very cleanand the pool was absolutely superb.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Terrific location, wonderful pool and excellent communication from our host.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Shaun
Australia1 review8.0“Awesome !! Room and host was sensational .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The front counter staff were shocking !!!! Zero help at all.
Room was great, shower was a bit dodgy the drain in the wrong spot and shower spills everywhere.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Tania
Australia58 reviews2 helpful votes10“Really enjoyed my stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Clean and close to everything
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Melissa
Australia1 review10“Perfect for what we were looking for.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The property was central to everything you need in the city. Close to cafes, supermarkets and the mall.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Neil
Australia26 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Reception staff a bit stand offish.
Location is good, pool refreshing. Cafe on ground floor is good value.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Lorraine
Australia3 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It would have been good to have tea and coffee supplies in room.
Location, space, room maintenance was good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Anonymous
Australia1 review9.0“Comfortable and perfect”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
N/A - everything was as expected.
Perfect for a solo stay to attend a conference. The hosts were extremely kind checking in regularly, the instructions were clear, and the place was fantastic. Really appreciated the teas etc!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Maggie
Australia8 reviews9.0“Great location, comfortable bed & responsive hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
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