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Frontier Darwin Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
3 Buffalo Court, Darwin, NT, 0800

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 18 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 12 min drive

About this property

Frontier Darwin Hotel

Hotel near Mindil Beach
Located close to Gardens Park Golf Links and Darwin Entertainment Centre, Frontier Darwin Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a billiards/pool table and a front desk safe
  • A lift, luggage storage and a vending machine
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Punters Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 March 2025 to 31 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Connecting rooms may be available on request.

We should mention

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Frontier Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel
Frontier Darwin Hotel Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Does Frontier Darwin Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Frontier Darwin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Frontier Darwin Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Frontier Darwin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Frontier Darwin Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Frontier Darwin Hotel located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Darwin Entertainment Centre and Gardens Park Golf Links. SKYCITY Casino and Mindil Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Frontier Darwin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 465 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staffs, clean rooms Stay there for 4 nights
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check inn, clean and comfortable affordable accommodation that’s quiet and well located
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Arnold

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will stay there again, great location close to shops ant eateries
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was 5 star service friendly and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here, staff are friendly, rooms are super comfy:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Good size room, friendly staffs, big thick tender steak. Clean swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

The friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite happy with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay! The staff was awesome and very friendly. Great pool area, nice bar, close to Mindil beach market, and most tour operators pick up at the hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pool

I stayed for 12 nights and great pool bar and food was nice too
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bicycletour around Darwin

Got the room I wished for with plenty of room for me And my bicycle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Exactly whats needed for a weekend in Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been good to have breakfast facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for short stay

Old hotel, ok for a 1 or 2 night stay. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tameka

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andre

I didn’t arrive eat because off the weather I will arrive there soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful service. Convenient location Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot

Easy checkin. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly standard 3 star hotel. Pool was nice, building is a bit old, but well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room windows don't open, but air conditioning is supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife have stayed at the hotel a few times before and will continue to do so in the future. Booking in is easy, staff are friendly, good spacious rooms, good parking and great location 😁 We are regular visitors to Darwin so will be staying there again 👍 Arnold Katherine NT
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Clean tidy.. due for a Reno. Freindly staff. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022