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Darwin Esplanade Central is the ultimate hotel for kicking back without leaving the convenience of the city. While staying with us, you'll be next door to services, including Coles (groceries), Liquorland, car rentals and chemists. Restaurants, cafés, bars and fast-food outlets line the nearby streets, so if you're feeling a date night or just hungry after a long day, you don't need to travel far. You will also find several local attractions within walking distance of your accommodation, including Crocosaurus Cove, the Deckchair Cinema and the Aboriginal Fine Art Gallery. Alternatively, you can rent a car to visit the famous Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, or Katherine Gorge. Take a calming stroll through Bicentennial Park and visit many memorial locations and beaches to dive into the area's rich history or enjoy the ocean breeze as it sweeps in. Along your walk, you'll also find children's play areas, a fish feeding sanctuary, picnic areas and beautifully manicured gardens. We recommend visiting at sunset to enjoy one of Australia's rarest views; watch as the late afternoon sun hides behind a distant shore and bathes the sky in rich hues of red and orange. Enjoy ultimate comfort in the best-value hotel on The Esplanade.
88 Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
Darwin Esplanade Central Apartment Hotel
3 reviews
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Great for walkers
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Good location but desk was never attended. On arrival in middle of day I had to ring a mobile number and wait for someone to come. There was no one there at check out or on the one other occasion during my 4 day stay that I wanted some local advice. The apartment was spacious. The bedroom was in an alcove not separate from lounge. No oven. An irregular assortment of utensils and crockery, cutlery in the kitchen - only one drinking glass but 5 wine glasses, one breakfast bowl but 4 saucers. No scourer for saucepans, no tea towel. Shower over bath and awkward to get in
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Tell taxi driver it’s the Mantra - they are more familiar with the name. The Mantra has a...
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This was the cheapest accommodation we could find in Darwin for a CBD location for 8 days. What a bargain!! On the Esplanade with all the other top class hotels, close to Shenanigans pub, Coles, Bicentennial Park, Peel Street with all its restaurants, shops etc. And that’s not all!! The room was older but was beautifully maintained, spotlessly clean, had everything that opens & shuts- washing machine, drier, dishwasher, iron, hairdryer, iron but no board, really comfy lounge, all you need for any length of time in Darwin. The air conditioning was excellent - just on and off, no fiddling, no dials, worked perfectly! This is so so important in the extreme Darwin climate! Reception daytime staff were excellent and the security guards on duty after hours leave a bit to be desired. They do their best but are quite inept. On the side we were on, we overlooked the youth hostel and Shenanigans Pub which were noisy till the curfew 10.00 pm so we couldn’t use the veranda, however, we didn’t hear anything when the door was closed. If we visit Darwin again, this would be our first choice!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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No parking allocated to apartment meaning when the few carspaces were taken, we had to park on the street. We got booked!!! because it's a street with only a 2hr parking
Stayed a month, paid $3,000 and got No change of linen for the first 2 weeks!! Poor service from desk clerk, very rude. Kept saying, " I'll refer it to the body corporate" Pool has no key or card security and anyone from the street can jump in AND they did!!! 5 local boggans got in. We exited and asked the desk clerk to escort them out. He wouldn't.
So basically our 1 month $10,000 holiday got ruined because of this stupid accommodation. It's expensive I'm comparison with others yet there's no service or quality.
Not a nice place to stay
Thank you Esplanade for the worst time ever!!
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Shop around, now that we are home and are looking around, we've noticed there's other places...
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Mark and Rodney were amazing hosts and even assisted by providing insightful and practical tips and suggestions with our DAR to Uluru itinerary. We loved the 1st stay so much, we came back on the return. Mark and Rodney went above and beyond in facilitating this. The apts are well-appointed, fully equipped and comfy. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed! N&C
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Plenty of other apartments in Darwin to stay. We stayed a week and NO room service the entire time, 2 towels supplied, sheets not changed to last 7 days….seriously!! Interior old and worn, tears in upholstery, shower fittings leaking and faucets loose on the wall. Plates and glasses missing, minimal kitchen utensils, no frypan, no oven. On arrival, toiletries =1 bath gel, 1 shampoo, 6 conditioners. 1 washing detergent, 2 dishwashing powder…… this all for 7 Days stay!!! Swimming pool closed
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Pool closed,
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PRICE RANGE
AU$116 - AU$188 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNorthern TerritoryTop EndDarwin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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