Located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the airport, Novotel Darwin Airport offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Poolside Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Filipino
At a glance
Hotel size
131 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
WiFi in rooms*
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking within 328 ft
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (2034 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
WiFi (surcharge)
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Poolside Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms for AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 15 to 30 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.4 per cent
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 19.5 per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Also known as
Rydges Darwin Airport Hotel Marrara
Novotel Darwin Airport Marrara
Rydges Darwin Airport Marrara
Rydges Darwin Airport
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Marrara
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel
Novotel Darwin Airport Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel Eaton
Frequently asked questions
Does Novotel Darwin Airport offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Darwin Airport 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Novotel Darwin Airport?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Darwin Airport?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Novotel Darwin Airport?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Novotel Darwin Airport?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Darwin Airport?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Darwin Airport?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SKYCITY Casino (11-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Novotel Darwin Airport and nearby?
Novotel Darwin Airport has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Darwin Airport?
Yes, Poolside Restaurant offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Novotel Darwin Airport like?
Novotel Darwin Airport is in Eaton, a short 1-minute drive from Darwin International Airport (DRW) and 16 minutes' walk from Marrara Sports Complex.
Novotel Darwin Airport Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
18 December 2024
The wifi not working
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
fyi
Eve
Eve, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 December 2024
Fine for a night
The room would be ok for 1 night. I spent 5 nights there and that was 4 too many really. The room is ok but other than sitting on the bed there was only an uncomfortable plastic chair.
The doors seem to be paper thin and did nothing to quieten every noise from the passage way.
Pool is lovely and certainly the star of the show here.
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 December 2024
Convenient
Late night arrival and room on runway side so heard several plans take off and very noisy guests in corridor
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 November 2024
Noisy, leaking A/C
Hear television in next room
Di
Di, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 November 2024
Great place
Clean and comfortable rooms. Food was delicious and pool was awesome.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2024
Lancer
Lancer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 November 2024
Excellent location for airport.
Hotel is not a destination for anything but airport stopover
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
So conveniently close to the terminals. Very clean and comfortable.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Friendly staff member's
Louise
Louise, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
JOY
JOY, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 October 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 October 2024
Check in was way way too long. We arrived to 10 deep line awaiting checkin. Two receptionists turned to three by the time we were at 5 deep to go. When we got to the desk it only took us 5 minutes to check in. All up it took nearly an hour from arrival at the line up to get our room access card. Following this we made our way to the lift , After entering the doors closed,we pressed 5 for our Floor, then nothing. After pressing 5 a few times the lift suddenly rose to level 4 but the doors would not open.even after pressing the door open button.
The lift went back down to level 1 but doors did not own, it repeated this sequence again before we pressed the help buzzer.
We couldn't here the voice on the speaker.
Eventually after 15 minutes stuck in the lift the door opened to other users in the lobby who explained the swipe card operations.
No advice from the reception about this mode of operation! Annoyed!!
robert
robert, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
6 October 2024
Nice enough, room decent… a bit noisy and I got there evening flight and no food available limited Uber eats options because of location.
Good for a quick overnighter but I would look elsewhere for extended stay considering the cost, was expensive in comparison to others but has convenience for airport over nighter
Craig
Craig, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
J
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
The new pool area was over crowded and most of them were people who didn’t stay at the hotel and there was very little shaded areas. I’m Darwin born n bred so I’m used to the heat but it’s definitely not family friendly for young kids with little to no shade areas
Duane
Duane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Hotel was tired and needed refurb.
Pool area looks amazing but there is four umbrellas for the whole area. With zero shade you can’t spend a good amount of time there with kids.
Also Novotel pool restaurant needs to be moved. It’s feels like a conference room.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
The new pool and café area is great. Once the inside of the hotel is renovated, this will be a great place to stay in Darwin. Our two bedroom apartment was clean and comfortable. Having a washer and dryer is fantastic. Things are just a bit tired, but presumably now the outside areas are done, the inside areas will get upgrades soon. Staff were fantastic.