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DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat awaits in Darwin City Centre where travelers can savor Mediterranean dishes and sip cocktails beside a refreshing swimming pool

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DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade is centrally located in Darwin City. Guests can enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, relax with drinks at the poolside bar, and cool off in the outdoor pool. The property also features a hair salon and WiFi access in common areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 324
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Double Double Guest Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bathroom shower

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite with Balcony, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV, DVD player, pay movies

Premier Suite with Balcony, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom shower

King Guest Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom shower

King Guest Room High Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Double Guest Room High Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

High Floor King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Suite with Harbour View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Suite with Harbour View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Six Tanks Brew - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lizard Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Upscale hotel near Darwin Waterfront
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a hair salon at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Aqua Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and a poolside location. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 197 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

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includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 9 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AUD 29 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 936 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.7 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 29 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: AUD 9.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 9.00 per day.

What time is check-in at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Bicentennial Park and Darwin Entertainment Centre are just steps away.

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Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual, friendly staff, clean rooms and chilled vibes by the pool - great way to start to the new year - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred J

Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming with pleasant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very clean and the bar and restaurant were near the pool so a great outlook. Staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.. will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Darwin for work and this is my go-to spot. The pool is lovely. I wish they had chrome cast as I stay in and relax after work, but I still like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good restaurant for myself being solo. Nice environment with a park and bay out front. Hop on- Hop Off bus a block away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and newly renovated rooms. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient dining options, easy walking to local war history sites. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
renovations going on.... but still full price ??
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Shops about a 10 min walk away Hotel was being renovated which we were not notified about when we booked Work started at around 7 am in the morning Hotel was good just lots of broken tiles etc out the front and scaffolding on the building Staff excellent and very friendly
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful hotel but couldn’t get dinner one night until 9:30pm not good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, nice pool and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel great location but they need to ensure that the dinner dining option is available within a reasonable time not late like 9:30pm not acceptable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room; friendly staff; good GF food options and awesome pool!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean premises, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, central to the main attractions of Darwin center/Mitchell street, clean, quiet with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
service on check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot across from the park, close to restaurants & pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the stay... looking a bit outdated outside but inside lovely...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very relaxed stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked excellent assistance from receptionist Holly Short during my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Good position lovely amenities and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024