The Best Hotels Closest to The Esplanade in Darwin for 2026

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A modern dining area with a herringbone floor, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

A bar area with a counter, three blue chairs, a refrigerator stocked with bottles, and a decorative bird on the shelf.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by modern buildings with glass railings and a tiled wall with a geometric pattern.

1. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

"From the moment we arrived, everything about this hotel exceeded expectations. The staff were incredibly warm, professional, and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our stay. Very friendly hotel staff from the reception, housekeepers and restaurant staff too! The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and very comfortable — the perfect place to relax and unwind. The restaurant was equally impressive. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, showcasing...

Niko

￥17,362

￥17,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a black sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

2. Argus Apartments Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

Darren

￥20,642

￥23,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city at sunset.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a bar.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering ocean views, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel rooftop lounge with sun loungers, a covered seating area, and potted plants.

3. Hilton Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Esplanade

Patricia

￥17,180

￥18,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola.

A small, natural pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a tray of coffee pods.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

4. Palms City Resort

Darwin City Centre, < 0.1 km from The Esplanade

Sheri

￥15,081

￥17,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall on one side, a wooden pergola overhead, and a glass door leading to a room.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

5. Argus Hotel Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.9 km from The Esplanade

Michael

￥15,643

￥17,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A waterfront view with a large stadium, a swimming pool, and several high-rise buildings.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large window with a view, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a bed, and a table with chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

Darwin City Centre, 0.7 km from The Esplanade

Michael

￥42,021

￥46,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with a wooden headboard, a small table, and a chair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

A swimming pool with a covered seating area and steps leading into the water.

7. Vitina Studios by Argus

Darwin City Centre, 1.2 km from The Esplanade

Anita

￥12,040

￥13,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A spacious lobby with a central round seating area, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with a glass railing.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool in the background, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a bar area.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from The Esplanade

Nicolette

￥15,971

￥17,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, a potted plant, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and a sleek countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, floor lamp, and a glass coffee table with a floral arrangement.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a glass of water on the table.

9. H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 0.8 km from The Esplanade

Tahlia

￥16,595

￥18,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with lounge chairs and a canopy labeled "PELICAN POOL & SPA HOIST".

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop garden, a marina with boats, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the balcony through glass doors.

A balcony with a Buddha statue, outdoor seating, and a view of the city.

10. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.9 km from The Esplanade

Wayland

￥22,623

￥22,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a view of the dining area.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows allowing natural light.

11. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

Julia

￥19,196

￥21,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a painting.

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "DARWIN'S INNOVATION CENTRE".

A modern building with a large glass facade, a pool area with umbrellas, and a waterfront view.

A coastal park with palm trees, a paved walkway, and a view of the ocean.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

Gary

￥14,582

￥16,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

13. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens, 2.4 km from The Esplanade

Ian

￥28,913

￥31,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and stove.

A beach with clear turquoise water, boats, and a rocky shoreline.

14. Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel, Darwin

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

John

￥15,890

￥17,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled deck and a small bridge.

A modern bar area with hanging wicker light fixtures, a bar counter, and a wine rack filled with bottles.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a city view and a glimpse of the sea.

15. Mantra Pandanas

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

Nancy

￥19,998

￥19,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A rooftop infinity pool with a view of the sunset, surrounded by modern architecture and greenery.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view to the outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a bedside table, and a mirror.

A modern balcony with a glass table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area visible through the glass doors.

16. Magnum Serviced Apartments

Darwin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Esplanade

Frances

￥25,961

￥28,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A coastal landscape with palm trees, a grassy area, and pink flowers.

A buffet area with various food items and a glass enclosure.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A modern hotel with a central dome structure, surrounded by other buildings, set against a backdrop of a large body of water and a colorful sky.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Darwin City Centre, 0.7 km from The Esplanade

Frances

￥17,266

￥18,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-level atrium with a central open space and balconies.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a book, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A poolside setting with a drink, sunglasses, a hat, and a towel.

18. Rydges Darwin Central

Darwin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Esplanade

Justin

￥13,665

￥15,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by outdoor furniture and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A modern living room with two sofas, a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

19. Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Esplanade

Juan

￥12,897

￥14,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

20. Mantra on the Esplanade

Darwin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Esplanade

ROBYN

￥19,998

￥19,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to The Esplanade

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
voco Darwin Suites by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Argus Apartments Darwin	9.4 Exceptional 512 reviews	View
Hilton Darwin	9.2 Wonderful 117 reviews	View
Palms City Resort	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Argus Hotel Darwin	9.0 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

Rydges Darwin Central

10/10 Excellent

"Good room convenient location very central Needed a late checkout staff very helpful"

Mantra on the Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The harbour view was fantastic. A lovely, large apartment. Great pool."

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Just liked it! Good location in city center, staff were nice, it was clean and nice. You cannot get it wrong !"

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, simple clean rooms, perfect pool area, close to anything you need. Have recommended to friends and will return again"

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Few cracks starting to appear in corners, needs a bit of a general tidy up but thats being very picky, great place to stay, centrally located and easy walk to CBD, will stay again."

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

10/10 Excellent

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Argus Hotel Darwin

8/10 Good

"The staff here were very attractive and helpful and our room was spacious and clean and was a perfect home away from home during our 6 day stay in Darwin"

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and everything worked. Bed was comfortable."

Other attractions near The Esplanade

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

8.2/10 (62 reviews)

Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.

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Darwin War Memorial

9.0/10 (178 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Darwin with a stop at Darwin War Memorial. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Lyons Cottage

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Darwin with a visit to Lyons Cottage. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Smith Street Mall

7.8/10 (1,674 reviews)

During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at Smith Street Mall. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Northern Territory Library

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

After visiting Northern Territory Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Darwin. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Brown's Mart Theatre

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Brown's Mart Theatre during your trip to Darwin. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Government House

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Government House is just one of the places to see in Darwin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Darwin. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Esplanade?

The Esplanade is located in a welcoming area of Darwin known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 444 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Esplanade?

Adjacent to The Esplanade, Rydges Darwin Central is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel and Palms City Resort.

How many hotels are there close to The Esplanade?

Expedia has 444 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Esplanade.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Esplanade, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Esplanade.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Esplanade?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near The Esplanade, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The Esplanade?

Study the collections at Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Fannie Bay Gaol Museum, or World War II Display. Learn about local history at Brown's Mart Theatre and WWII Oil Storage Tunnels. You can enjoy live performances at Darwin Deckchair Cinema and Darwin Entertainment Centre.

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Our top choices for The Esplanade hotels

1. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

2. Argus Apartments Darwin

3. Hilton Darwin

4. Palms City Resort

5. Argus Hotel Darwin

6. Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

7. Vitina Studios by Argus

8. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

9. H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel

10. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

11. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

12. Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

13. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

14. Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel, Darwin

15. Mantra Pandanas

16. Magnum Serviced Apartments

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

18. Rydges Darwin Central

19. Darwin City Hotel

20. Mantra on the Esplanade

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Top The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

The Leea Darwin

Rydges Darwin Central

Mantra on the Esplanade

Palms City Resort

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Argus Hotel Darwin

Hilton Darwin

Other attractions near The Esplanade

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

Darwin War Memorial

Lyons Cottage

Smith Street Mall

Northern Territory Library

Brown's Mart Theatre

Government House

Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin

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