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Novotel Darwin Airport

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Miscellaneous
A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812
  • Place, Marrara Sports Complex
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, TIO Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Darwin Airport

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 poolside bars. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Darwin Airport offers 131 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Darwin Airport. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Marrara Sports Complex. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free roundtrip airport shuttle, plus 2 poolside bars.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 11 minutes by car from The Esplanade and 12 minutes from Darwin Waterfront
  • Free airport shuttle service
Novotel Darwin Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2034 square feet (189 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Darwin Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Darwin hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Splash Café - This bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen
  • Splash Café

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,034 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Darwin Airport Hotel
Darwin Airport Hotel Rydges
Darwin Airport Rydges
Darwin Airport Rydges Hotel
Hotel Darwin Airport
Rydges Darwin Airport
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Marrara
Rydges Hotel Darwin Airport
Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport Marrara
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel
Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Eaton

Novotel Darwin Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, the staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for airport transfer. Be aware they rent the pool and restaurant out to all and sundry, so the purported ‚ resort‘ vibe can be easily killed off with three kid’s birthday parties taking up the pool and an adult party in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient for the airport and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

All went well as usual
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has improved a lot with the refurbishment ongoing. The staffs are friendly, the room is cleaner, and the buffet breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, comfortable and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and amenities are excellent. I booked the room for two people, and breakfast was included at the time of booking. However, upon arrival, I was informed that breakfast was available for only one person !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was clean and tidy, my bed was comfortable. It was easy to relax. The food on the menu including breakfast was fresh and delicious with lots of different choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mavie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the surrounding is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great! Pool is amazing esp for kids, so close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kathryn

It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and professional Had a small iss with A/C first night And quickly changed our room Pool and breakfast buffet - nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Pedro Mendes Barros

Close to the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kameli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best pool ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Anabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great one night stay here, hotel is a bit outdated but service was excellent and I can’t complain about anything else
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport nice breakfast at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melevea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024