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Darwin Esplanade Central

Aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront

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Lobby - Darwin Esplanade Central (Darwin)
Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers - Darwin Esplanade Central (Darwin)
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Darwin Esplanade Central (Darwin)
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen - Darwin Esplanade Central (Darwin)
In the heart of Darwin City Centre, Darwin Esplanade Central offers a refreshing retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or take advantage of laundry facilities and self parking.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (9)

  • 30 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
CA $98
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 20 min drive
  • East Arm Darwin Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Six Tanks Brew - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Darwin Esplanade Central

Darwin Esplanade Central puts you just a 5-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront. There's an outdoor pool, and apartments offer LCD TVs and free WiFi.

At a glance

Property size

    • 30 apartments

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (1-device limit)
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (AUD 30 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (AUD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital service

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 rooms

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent

Parking

  • Self parking costs AUD 30 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Darwin Esplanade Central Darwin
Darwin Esplanade Central Aparthotel
Darwin Esplanade Central Aparthotel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Does Darwin Esplanade Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Darwin Esplanade Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Darwin Esplanade Central?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Darwin Esplanade Central?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Darwin Esplanade Central?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 30 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Darwin Esplanade Central?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Darwin Esplanade Central and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Darwin Esplanade Central also has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Darwin Esplanade Central like?

Darwin Esplanade Central is in Darwin City Centre, a short 17-minute walk from Darwin Waterfront and 5 minutes' walk from Darwin Entertainment Centre.

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Darwin Esplanade Central Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Suzanne, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

The position was great, near the Esplanade view but also convenient to shopping and restaurants.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and facilities were ideal for my purposes.
Peter, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Hotel and the property grounds were very well kept. The Hotel is in an excellent location closed to shopping and dining options.
Rosa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Darwin

Good sized room in central location
Ronald J, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient and good choice for the city. Some bathroom features are a little tired but overall, rooms are large, you can use the Mantra pool and access to the Esplanade is great. Desk service was great: stored my luggage and gave me a towel so I could swim until checkin/room was ready. Desk staff friendly. Delighted to have a bath with my room. Some bowls and cutlery in studio rooms would be great. But otherwise, a good deal.
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel I will stay there next time I’m in town good location, very obliging staff
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the city center and lots of good bars and restaurants. Friendly and courteous staff and management. A great place to stay in Darwin.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming staff, very helpful and easy to converse with….room was great for the price…bed comfortable and linen was clean…very happy with my stay and will stay again and recommend to anyone to stay here….
Wendy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No beds made or clean t ok wels for 5 days .
Gregory, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Does the job but that’s it.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Run-down, needs refreshing. Wi-If is very erratic.
Lynn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

no windows, bad ventilation, old fittings, furniture and carpet, grumpy staff.
joshua, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The Hotel rooms are very dated, in partoicular the bathrooms. Curtains were off the rails, some of the sliders were broken. The shower/bathtub is slippery and the taps and shower head are really old. I would rate it as a 3 level Hotel and by far too expensive for what you get.
Axel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No microwave or toaster or crockery and cutlery
Barry, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Unfortunately the room we were in was very dated, especially the bathroom. It looks like it's from the sixties and never been renovated. The curtains hade partially come out of their tracks, due to damaged sliders. The lady at reception was very helpful and kind but totally overworked. She was part of the cleening team and therefore not available when needed. For what we got we feel the room was way too expensive.
Axel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ben, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Unchalee, 1-night trip