88 Esplanade 814, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
#56 of 230 hotels in Darwin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 apartment reviews
8.2Cleanliness
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
Adrian
AustraliaToilet 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
Veronica
AustraliaWas 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
Stuart
AustraliaThere 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
Rachel
AustraliaBenji went above & beyond making our 25th wedding anniversary extra special thank you Benji
Location & pool
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Bianca
AustraliaNice location with great views
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Kim
AustraliaOnly 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
Rachel
AustraliaOven 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
Denise
AustraliaNot 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
Cunningham
AustraliaPerhaps 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
Scott
New ZealandUnit'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
Deb
AustraliaThe 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
Lynne
AustraliaNo 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
Michael
AustraliaAmazing sunsets, close to Coles and great cafes. Great location. Clean and easy access
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Jeremy
AustraliaHad to change shower head as it was broken
Location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Verna
AustraliaLack of seating around the pool
Beautiful sunsets over the harbour
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Stephen
AustraliaElevator noise in the apartment at night
Great location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Graeme
AustraliaGreat location with a wonderful view. Instructions from the host was first class.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Nicole
AustraliaThe 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
Samantha
AustraliaWe 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
Halana
AustraliaThe 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
Darren
Australiashower wasn’t strong
view
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Oliver
AustraliaThe 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
David
AustraliaThere 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
John
AustraliaIt 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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