The Best Hotels Closest to Darwin Waterfront in Darwin - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern dining area with a herringbone floor, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

A bar area with a counter, three blue chairs, a refrigerator stocked with bottles, and a decorative bird on the shelf.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a large white building with a symmetrical facade, and a view of the coastline.

1. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

Darwin City Centre, 1.3 km from Darwin Waterfront

"From the moment we arrived, everything about this hotel exceeded expectations. The staff were incredibly warm, professional, and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our stay. Very friendly hotel staff from the reception, housekeepers and restaurant staff too! The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and very comfortable — the perfect place to relax and unwind. The restaurant was equally impressive. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, showcasing...

Niko

฿3,618

฿3,618 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city at sunset.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a bar.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central seating area with modern furniture.

A hotel rooftop lounge with sun loungers, a covered seating area, and potted plants.

2. Hilton Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from Darwin Waterfront

Patricia

฿3,515

฿3,866 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern living room with a black sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

3. Argus Apartments Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from Darwin Waterfront

Darren

฿4,941

฿5,435 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool in the background, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bar area with high stools and a central round table, featuring a bar counter and seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central round seating area, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with a glass railing.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 1.6 km from Darwin Waterfront

Bella

฿3,607

฿3,968 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall on one side, a wooden pergola overhead, and a glass door leading to a room.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk, and a large window displaying a garden view.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

5. Argus Hotel Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 1.3 km from Darwin Waterfront

Michael

฿3,798

฿4,178 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, large windows, and a casual dining atmosphere.

A swimming pool with a covered seating area and steps leading into the water.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Vitina Studios by Argus

Darwin City Centre, 1.8 km from Darwin Waterfront

Anita

฿2,882

฿3,170 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A waterfront view with a large stadium, a swimming pool, and several high-rise buildings.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a bed, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large window with a view, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

Darwin City Centre, 0.3 km from Darwin Waterfront

Michael

฿9,055

฿9,961 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A small, natural pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a balcony with chairs and greenery.

8. Palms City Resort

Darwin City Centre, 0.9 km from Darwin Waterfront

Dimitrios

฿3,092

฿3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a seating area with chairs and tables, and a sign reading "Adina Vibe".

A beach with clear waters, umbrellas, and a hotel in the background.

9. Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Darwin City Centre, 0.2 km from Darwin Waterfront

Clint

฿4,390

฿4,829 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, a potted plant, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A woman sitting by a poolside with lounge chairs and a grassy area in the background.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and a sleek countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, floor lamp, and a glass coffee table with a floral arrangement.

10. H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 1.6 km from Darwin Waterfront

Tahlia

฿3,649

฿4,014 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A conference room with a long table set for a meeting, equipped with a projector and a screen.

11. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 0.7 km from Darwin Waterfront

Julia

฿3,796

฿4,176 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and a canopy labeled "PELICAN POOL & SPA HOIST".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the balcony through glass doors.

A conference room with a long wooden table, black chairs, and a potted olive tree.

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop garden, a marina with boats, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from Darwin Waterfront

Wayland

฿4,325

฿4,325 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

13. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens, 2.9 km from Darwin Waterfront

Kath

฿4,058

฿4,464 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A coastal park with palm trees, a paved walkway, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a large glass facade, a pool area with umbrellas, and a waterfront view.

14. Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 1.2 km from Darwin Waterfront

Gary

฿3,206

฿3,527 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and stove.

A beach with clear turquoise water, boats, and a rocky shoreline.

15. Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel, Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 1.2 km from Darwin Waterfront

John

฿3,318

฿3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled deck and a small bridge.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a patterned wall.

A modern bar area with hanging wicker light fixtures, a bar counter, and a wine rack filled with bottles.

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a city view and a glimpse of the sea.

16. Mantra Pandanas

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from Darwin Waterfront

Nancy

฿3,756

฿3,756 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls and a wooden deck.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, two receptionists, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, featuring large windows and a modern ceiling design.

17. Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Darwin City Centre, 0.2 km from Darwin Waterfront

Jacqui

฿3,966

฿4,362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by outdoor furniture and potted plants.

A modern living room with two sofas, a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV.

18. Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 0.9 km from Darwin Waterfront

Juan

฿2,417

฿2,659 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central open space and balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a book, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A poolside setting with a drink, sunglasses, a hat, and a towel.

19. Rydges Darwin Central

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from Darwin Waterfront

Carissa

฿3,266

฿3,592 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal landscape with palm trees, a grassy area, and pink flowers.

A rooftop terrace with a round seating area, a table with glasses, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A buffet area with various food items and a glass enclosure.

A modern hotel with a central dome structure, surrounded by other buildings, set against a backdrop of a large body of water and a colorful sky.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Darwin City Centre, 1.5 km from Darwin Waterfront

Paula

฿3,605

฿3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Darwin Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
voco Darwin Suites by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Hilton Darwin	9.2 Wonderful 118 reviews	View
Argus Apartments Darwin	9.4 Exceptional 512 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin	9.0 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
Argus Hotel Darwin	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Darwin Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Argus Hotel Darwin

8/10 Good

"Hotel in a convenient location, only a short walk from waterfront and many major sights. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are a decent size and quite comfortable."

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

8/10 Good

"Great location, wonderful pools"

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Palm City was a lovely place to stay!"

Rydges Darwin Central

10/10 Excellent

"I had a King size suite, the room and bathroom were huge. The aircon was quite noisy during the night but at least it was nice and cool. Very close to Smith St Mall with everything I needed within a very short walking distance."

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"excellent service all round. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and shower good. Breakfast was also a nice touch to our stay but it's not included that's extra $. Great location as well for those travelling to Darwin for the first time."

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

voco Darwin Suites by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great location, next time we will book a balcony room as we had a wheelchair accessible room. Very friendly staff and clean rooms and facilities"

Argus Apartments Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best and largest apartments we have stayed in. Clean and very well appointed. It is in a very convenient location. Only downside was the location of the pool. Will return when we return to Darwin"

Other attractions near Darwin Waterfront

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

8.6/10 (13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Darwin with a stop at WWII Oil Storage Tunnels. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Darwin Convention Centre

8.0/10 (524 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Darwin Convention Centre during your trip to Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Darwin. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Stokes Hill Wharf

8.8/10 (915 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Warf Precinct with a trip to Stokes Hill Wharf. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Brown's Mart Theatre

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Brown's Mart Theatre on your trip to Darwin. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Government House

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Government House is just one of the places to see in Darwin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Northern Territory Library

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

After visiting Northern Territory Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Darwin. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Chung Wah Temple

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

Chung Wah Temple is just one of the places to see in Darwin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Darwin Waterfront?

Darwin Waterfront is located in a welcoming area of Warf Precinct known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 453 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Darwin Waterfront?

Rydges Darwin Central is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Darwin Waterfront. Other good options within a short distance include Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel and Palms City Resort.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Darwin Waterfront?

Expedia has 453 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Darwin Waterfront.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Darwin Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Darwin Waterfront.

What can I see and do near Darwin Waterfront?

Study the collections at Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, World War II Display or Fannie Bay Gaol Museum. Sights like WWII Oil Storage Tunnels and Brown's Mart Theatre highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at Darwin Deckchair Cinema and Darwin Entertainment Centre.

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Our top choices for Darwin Waterfront hotels

1. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

2. Hilton Darwin

3. Argus Apartments Darwin

4. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

5. Argus Hotel Darwin

6. Vitina Studios by Argus

7. Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

8. Palms City Resort

9. Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

10. H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

11. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

12. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

13. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

14. Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

15. Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel, Darwin

16. Mantra Pandanas

17. Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

18. Darwin City Hotel

19. Rydges Darwin Central

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Compare popular hotels close to Darwin Waterfront

Top Darwin Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Argus Hotel Darwin

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Palms City Resort

Rydges Darwin Central

Hilton Darwin

The Leea Darwin

voco Darwin Suites by IHG

Argus Apartments Darwin

Other attractions near Darwin Waterfront

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

Darwin Convention Centre

Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin

Stokes Hill Wharf

Brown's Mart Theatre

Government House

Northern Territory Library

Chung Wah Temple

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