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Novotel Darwin Airport

4.0 star property
Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or savor local flavors at the Poolside Restaurant, where attentive staff ensures a seamless stay.

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In the heart of Eaton, Novotel Darwin Airport offers a warm welcome with a roundtrip airport shuttle and poolside bar. Savor local cuisine at Poolside Restaurant, lounge by the outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions with in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 382
AED 420 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Eaton, a neighborhood in Darwin, Novotel Darwin Airport is near the airport. Darwin Waterfront and Holmes Jungle Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Leanyer Recreation Park and Crocodylus Park. Fannie Bay Foreshore and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Darwin travel guide
Map
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade featuring a garden
    The Esplanade
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Mindil Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
    Mindil Beach
    13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront showing a garden, landscape views and a bay or harbor
    Darwin Waterfront
    13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Marrara Sports Complex
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TIO Stadium
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station
    18 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW)
    1 min drive

Restaurants

  • One Mile Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar
    11 min drive
  • Memories of India
    4 min drive
  • Ming Court Chinese Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Kingpin
    4 min drive

About this property

Novotel Darwin Airport

Upscale hotel located in Eaton
At Novotel Darwin Airport, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, 2 poolside bars, and a grocery/convenience store. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is AED 362
AED 398 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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)

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Darwin Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Novotel Darwin Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Novotel Darwin Airport?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Darwin Airport?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Novotel Darwin Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Novotel Darwin Airport located?

Located in Eaton, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marrara Sports Complex and within 3 mi (5 km) of TIO Stadium and Casuarina Square. Gubara and Charles Darwin University are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Novotel Darwin Airport Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Rest After A Late Flight

For a late arrival in Darwin this is an excellent choice. Very surprised at the extent of the facilities at this complex of three Accor hotels. Our breakfast was also of a very high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice pools, convenient for airport which is good as there are alot of late/very early flights. Hotel was a bit tired and outdoor furnishings a bit grubby but fine for a few hours layover.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overhight stay before early flight. Hotel facilities are excellent. Ahuttle to terminal was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and Relaxing Stay at Novotel Darwin Airport We had a great experience at Novotel Darwin Airport. The location is excellent—perfectly situated for easy access to the airport and ideal for day trips around the area. We especially enjoyed the beautiful hotel grounds and spent a lot of time relaxing by the inviting pool, which was a real highlight. A convenient and comfortable base for exploring Darwin!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Clean and comfortable rooms. Food was delicious and pool was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Toddler friendly pool. Beautiful place to stay, nice and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in 2 rooms over 4 days which were completely different. The 1st stay was a room with 2 x double beds that needed replacing and a older type room, overdue for renovation but clean and adequate. The 2nd stay I had an update modern room which was smaller than the 1st but good for 2 people with a queen bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the airport. Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Very convenient to Airport and the new look Novotel Airport which makes it a airport paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Novotel as the accommodation was convenient due to location to the airport, just a walk in the park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

JONG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very minimum amenities in the room, not even a box of tissue, for the room itself, worst Novotel I have stayed, convenient location for the airport, basic but solid Breakfast, friendly staff but high price for the room…so overall average..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
So conveniently close to the terminals. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Excellent location for airport. Hotel is not a destination for anything but airport stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception and at the restaurant was great and helpful. However the food was absolutely terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Super nice people at the front desk, lovely room :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to from airport. Great staff, excellent food. New pool looks amazing. Can't wait to go back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was a great asset, though good to know guests can use Mecure pool when Novotel gets noisy and busy. Events are often held there. But a great location close to the airport for early flights. Bit of a hike into town, and no shops within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

This was a 1-night stay so it has the best location to the airport. Great staff including shuttle service. Great restaurant food. Chef in the hotel restaurant on 1st floor was exceptional. Greatful to the hostess for her food suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In very poor condition ..the top floor stunk of mould..the food was shocking.The airport noise loud..with lotsa flights taking off and landing around midnight .. It does however have a nice new pool area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025