Cullen Bay Travel Guide

Darwin

A marina with multiple sailboats docked at wooden piers, a covered walkway, and a building with outdoor seating.
A marina at sunset with boats docked, a pier, and buildings in the foreground.
A sunset over a calm sea with a sailboat, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.
A marina with boats docked, a large building with a unique roof design, and a rocky island in the background.
A marina with boats, modern houses, and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Cullen Bay attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Cullen Bay

Cullen Bay Resort

Cullen Bay Resort

3.5 out of 5
26-32 Marina Boulevard Larrakeyah NT
The price is ฿3,212 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿3,212
฿3,533 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"It's not luxury, but it had everything we needed. Balcony was nice, and kitchenette was well equipped - great little 2 door fridge. Breakfast items available to purchase at fair prices, we didn't use it but nice to see. A little out of town, it's a shame the buses stop at about 8:30. Would stay ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Cullen Bay Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is ฿5,606 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,606
฿6,166 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is a little tired looking. More seems to have been spent on the casino and resort. The location close to the Mindil Beach Markets is great. The pool area was a bit noisy on the weekend. The room cleaning was a little haphazard."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is ฿3,679 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,679
฿4,047 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"The air conditioner is noise and room is not that clean, when we asked for change of room staff said fully booked but we eventually get room changed after few attempts."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Rydges Darwin Central
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is ฿4,953 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,953
฿5,448 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"fantastic views over harbour"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is ฿3,672 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,672
฿4,040 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Concierge was very helpful considerate and inviting from the moment we arrived, the hotel itself was very clean and the rooms delightful and would stay again the only downfall was they would not replenish the water bottles or the small milks every day (we were there for 5 days) for the kettle in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,784
฿4,308 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Palms City Resort
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Where to stay in Cullen Bay

Find the best Cullen Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Darwin City Centre

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

Stuart Park

While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.

The Gardens

Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.



Cullen Bay Travel Guide