Brilliant hostel, on Mitchell street but at the top end 5 -10 minute walk to main to bars and restaurants so not too loud and very relaxed. Close to all attractions. Fairly secure the gate was locked at 8.30pm every night.

Staff were friendly, helpful and informative. Good free facilities - i.e. free breakfast, free laundry and swimming pool were fantastic additions. Internet facilities and wi-fi were very good and fast and reasonably priced.

Breakfast from 7 - 9am was good and lots of choice, teas, coffee, juice, toast, cereals, fruit, croissants, jams, spreads and the nuttella was very popular! you could eat as much as you wanted.

Kitchen was well equipped and you didn't have to pay for cutlery or utensils like Chilli's and Melaleuca down the road. But did get a bit busy which is expected in a hostel. Dish cloths and tea towels looked a bit manky would have been good if they were changed a bit more but I guess it can't be helped if everyone else is using them too.

Rooms were clean, bedding was clean and beds comfortable. Every room had air con and ceiling fans that worked a treat and able to sleep comfortably. Other back packers there seemed friendly enough and respectful to others, no loud parties (while I was there) and people in my room went to bed at reasonable times and were quiet. Everyone sits round the pool in the evenings having dinner and chatting or swimming well into the evening but not raucous.

Shared showers and toilet facilities were clean and adequate although they were outside and faced the pool but it's not a problem. Only 2 showers but I never had to wait long to use them and the water was always hot.

Really enjoyed my stay would definitely go back and stay longer and would recommend to anyone visiting Darwin

Central location in Mitchell Street, just a few minutes walk to the busy part but far enough away that the hostel was quiet in the evenings. The breakfast was amazing for a backpackers, cereals, toast, juice and there were even croissants and nutella! Staff were friendly and knowledgable about Darwin and helped book tours to Litchfield and Kakadu with the best rates! Would definitely recommend.

Dingo Moon havent got much going for it. It's very dirty and the long time residents are the worst kind of backpackers - loud and drunken 18 year olds with no respect whatsoever for anyone. They throw around bag in boxes of wine in the pool, drop bottles and glasses of beer in it and splash everyone within 15 yards of the pool. The worst thing about it is that 2/4 girls of the staff often join in behind the managers back, giving the pathetic teen guys a free leeway to do what they want. These staff members are more like groupies than actual staff.
The showers are filthy and look more like dirty rest stop toilets. In fact, the entire hostel smells of urine and worse.
If you enjoy mold, urine and unfriendly people - this is the place for you, if not - go somewhere else!

I had a pleasant stay at the Dingo Moon. It was clean, safe, in a central location, and has all the amenities. The property is well-kept and the vibe is friendly. Free laundry is a plus. Kitchen is well-equipped. It's surprisingly quiet for being so close to Mitchell Street, but still social with a nice pool in back.

There are some pretty vile hostels in this town, and I was relieved to find one that is run well.