The Cavenagh

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Boutique King
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Boutique Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Boutique King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cavenagh

Motel with an outdoor pool, 10-minute walk to Darwin Waterfront
This motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are onsite.
The Cavenagh offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cavenagh. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Darwin Waterfront. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at The Cavenagh
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM, and a vending machine
  • Steps from Chung Wah Temple and 10 minutes by foot from Darwin Waterfront
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cavenagh.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Darwin motel.

The Cavenagh - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cavenagh

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cavenagh Darwin
Cavenagh Hotel
Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Darwin
The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

The Cavenagh Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good CBD location, love to come back again, Staff very friendly and approachable, and knowledgeable. Like to have more bright lights in the room. Perfect. Like to recommend to my friends who will be traveling soon from Singapore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and property stayed one night enjoyed live music 🎵
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and this place were truly amazing receptionist JoyJoy was a truly beautiful helpful human being who was wonderful to us in a difficult time ..property had everything you could want and was very clean. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff Rooms could do with a paint job
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loud location, poor service

The hotel was very noisy until late night due to the pub. The front desk was not helpful at all to resolve the issue. Not recommended for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good position and relaxed old style pub atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tarnia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

winifred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice placeshame about the night music

Nice place staff and food Rooms could do with a small safe for passports etc I we lent stay here again because of the incessant loud music from 6 pm. Night after night for hours. Over the top loud
Pool view
Room view
Steak   Take your pick
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I moved from a more expensive hotel to the Cav and I enjoyed the Cav more. While it might be a bit daggy and dated all the positives made up for it - It was more accessible to everything, Darwin's free buses just around the corner and exceptionally hospitable and friendly staff, and great live music in the late afternoon/early evening. I would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous position, short walk to waterfront & bus terminal. Venue perhaps a little 'tired' but pool area excellent, Rooms clean & well serviced. Staff amazing, very helpful & courteous, shout out to Joy-Joy receptionist & front of house for accommodation. Good live entertainment. Food good, menu could be updated.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, friendly staff, clean and tidy and surprisingly quiet apart from room doors and main security gate that bang closed quite loudly as guests come and go. I’d definitely stay here again. Good value for the price, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025