Reviews of ZEN88 Esplanade: 3-BR Luxury Suite Near Waterfront
88 Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was excellent, stunning views etc.
The room itself was a bit "tired"; dining chairs were worn, and outdoor setting was in need of repair/replacement.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Looked a bit tired. Very flat cushions, ripped bed in twin room, frayed carpet. Exhaust fan in bathroom came on and switched off randomly.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation Swimming pool
The apartment was not clean Furnishings & decorations were very tide & worn Leaking showers Mouldy carpets Flat pane of glass needs to have safety stickers on it
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPlenty of messages and information Late checkout. Great location to cbd.
Poor internet, lamps in living room not working, the ironing board collapsed and I fell with slight pressure whilst ironing and I fell with a burn to my arm. No Netflix and only two sports Foxtel general channels. Pool open to all off the street
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLoved the location and its views
No WiFi , it was crap. Couldn't get internet for longer than 2 minutes before it dropped out. TV was crap, no Netflix or foxtel.
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Hard beds
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewA great value price & location wise, very nice pool and easy to get to restaurants and Hop On Hop Off bus. The "Luxury" in heading should probably be reviewed.
Property needs to inventory supplies some of which are only 2 bowls for 6 guests, 5 forks, no paper towels, need additional pots & pans for 6 guests as we did cook 3 nights. Whomever is cleaning should provide list to owners or management.
Reviewed: 13 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewEvery thing we expected
It was all excellent
Reviewed: 29 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThe location was excellent
I would have liked to have wifi.
Reviewed: 9 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewlocation was great along the esplanade. close to shops and restaurants all walking distance. the apartment was very clean and tidy and plenty of space to just chill. staff were very responsive, accomodating and friendly. They helped us out with late checkout and recommended places to swim when our pool was unusable.
the mantra pool was under maintenance during our stay. given it was very hot we were disappointed. the staff recommended some other swimming spots and were very accomodating given this was out of their control.