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Reviews of ZEN88 ESPLANADE: 1-BR Top Floor Ocean View Suite

88 Esplanade 814, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#56 of 230 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 46 apartment reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Very enjoyable day and night views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Toilet seat was loose and unstable-Shower was in bath and insufficient Grip Handle for older Guests-Balcony furniture well worn and insufficient

    Fantastic view-Good Kitchen-Comfortable Bed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was disappointed could not use Mantra restaurant for Breakfast Pool is not secure from public street and unwelcome guests dropped in

    Location and view

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay close to shops, restaurants and bars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no info on how to operate anything. It appearedvthe place had wifi but no details of how to access

    Position, view, very comfortable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    Will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Benji went above & beyond making our 25th wedding anniversary extra special thank you Benji

    Location & pool

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice facilities, friendly hosts & felt safe in the hotel as a lone traveller :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nice location with great views

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Loved it, would absolutely recommend and stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was not being able to control the aircon.

    Great location, amazing views. Everything you could need for Darwin accomodation.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Oven knobs missing.

    Brilliant views, very comfortable, clean and quiet. Easy location just out of the city yet right next to the city.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough seating by the pool and there is not a grassed area so if you dont get a chair then you have to sit in the brick paving!!!!

    A lovely comfortable apartment with the most sensational view including Darwin’s wonderful sunsets. Would stay again but only if there were more lie lows and or chairs by the pool.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful accommodation for a memorable week's stay in Darwin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Perhaps the outside furniture could be upgraded. One chair was in slight disrepair.

    The location is perfect. Bustle of Mitchell St out one door and park and ocean out the other. Everything we wanted to do and see was within walking distance or easily reached by public transport. View has to be one of the best in Darwin. Comfortable bed and great kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unit's facilities were dated, especially the bathroom and specifically the shower. Also, the Wi-Fi code was not in the room on check in. had to call managers for the code

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Great apartment in an amazing location, ocean one side and mitchell street the other
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bathroom/laundry layout. It is really hard to get clothes in and out of the washing machine

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice apartment and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking. No staff on hand in the building. Pickup keys from different location annoying and staff in the building where the unit is located very unhelpful in allowing entry after hours to facilitate key retrieval (which was quite difficult at 1am negotiating drunk bar crowd next door to the youth hostel where lockbox located which was also closed and guy on desk inside hesitant to open up for us). No weekly service…11 days with no change of linen or towels (1 each for entire stay). Had washing machine and dryer in unit so did laundry ourselves for clean towels and sheets.

    Great location. Amazing views. Clean and comfortable. City paid parking across the street as none available in the building…only available for Mantra guests but plenty of spaces after hours (mostly full during business hours on weekdays). Shared swimming pool for all staying at this location (Zen, Mantra and Esplanade Apartments). Close to supermarkets, coffee shops snd restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Would stay there in future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing sunsets, close to Coles and great cafes. Great location. Clean and easy access

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to change shower head as it was broken

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place for a few days in Darwin , close to everything , great view and comfortable lodging
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of seating around the pool

    Beautiful sunsets over the harbour

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Staf we’re very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator noise in the apartment at night

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Great location in a very comfortable apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location with a wonderful view. Instructions from the host was first class.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    9.0
    Would totally recommend the Apartment but was very unfortunate the pool was out of order
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The pool was being refurbished so we couldn't use it and we weren't advised of this

    The apartment was excellent, had great views and was in a great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Was brilliant and would go back again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We only were supplied with one swipe card and there were two of us - would have been better if we had 2

    The location was excellent and facilities were great

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful ocean view and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the lockbox was not in the same building as the apartment; had to ask Mantra reception to watch my luggage as I searched for the other building/lockbox and key. Because I arrived after dark, it was quite confusing and frustrating.

    The apartment’s view and balcony were amazing! Bed was very comfy and aircon was perfect on the hot and humid days. Loved that there was a fully washer and dryer too. Would definitely book this place again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    8.0
    good easy location and a view to kill for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower wasn’t strong

    view

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Not too bad astay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV needs updating...surely a wifi enabled TV could be invested here. Power sockets next to the bed would be great. The nearest socket was on the wall next to the small entrance to the bathroom. Overall the suite could do with a bit of modernisation.

    Great location and amazing views

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous stay! We would definitely stay in this apartment again:))
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t any information about rubbish disposal in the room.

    Stunning harbour and sunset views. Comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    5.0
    Absolutely love Darwin at this time of the year but Zen were dissappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is tired,and the cleaning is not up to scratch, had a leaking tap for the whole 14 days,. There was no room servicing and for the money you would think that they wood at least do it weekly.. I think it is actually an Airbnb but managed by Zen. They need to talk to the owners and get them to put some of my money towards a full refurb.

    The position on The Esplanade was terrific, but the building is soulless, I don’t know whats going on but it seems to have multiple operators

    Stayed in August 2025

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