Name: Novotel Darwin Airport
Address: 2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, 0812 Darwin, Australia, 2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Northern Territory, 0812, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $73 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel Novotel Darwin Airport

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Very close and convenient for the airport. Bed was very comfortable, shower great and air-con worked well.

Jade, Australia

i arrived early morning, and, having omitted to reserve for the previous evening, the staff allowed me entry to my room at 9am, fully 5 hours prior to requirements, for this i applaud them, and am very grateful, top lot! Also, the room in this hotel was probably the best vfm I ever had anywhere in Australia, spacious, clean, sparsly but decently furnished, again, top job.

Thomas, United Kingdom

Proximity to the airport. Early check in, airport shuttle.

Adam, Vietnam

Staff were very friendly and pool was great for our kids👍

Terry, Australia

easy walk to from the hotel directly to the airport terminal. Walk to terminal is safe easy at night. Decent restaurants on premesis and next door very clean and modern

Matt, United States of America

Nice rooms. Clean bathroom. Close to airport. Good Breakfast. And good price at this time of year considering all the other hotels were in their ridiculous high season prices.

Leen, Australia

I found the room very spacious with a small balcony and little table and chairs, good for morning coffee. The beds were comfortable and we slept very well. The in-house Chinese restaurant was convenient and meals were very tasty with a good sized menu to choose from. The hotel shuttle bus makes for convenient access to the hotel.

Johanna, United States of America

The gymnasium was excellent. The room was cleaned every day. The staff were lovely.

Kim, Australia

Good buffet breakfast, convenient airport shuttle. Staff was very friendly. Room was spacious.

Ratwk, Australia

The beds were amazing. It was just what we needed after being out bush for a week. The shower was great and the room was cosy. We loved the balcony. The Airport Shuttle guy was friendly and made us feel at ease. He was the only person in Darwin who helped us with our bags. Thanks Novotel.

Stephanie, Australia

8.8

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Very close and convenient for the airport. Bed was very comfortable, shower great and air-con worked well.”

Jade Australia
“i arrived early morning, and, having omitted to reserve for the previous evening, the staff allowed me entry to my room at 9am, fully 5 hours prior to requirements, for this i applaud them, and am...”

Thomas United Kingdom
“Proximity to the airport. Early check in, airport shuttle.”

Adam Vietnam
“Staff were very friendly and pool was great for our kids👍”

Terry Australia
“easy walk to from the hotel directly to the airport terminal. Walk to terminal is safe easy at night. Decent restaurants on premesis and next door very clean and modern”

Matt United States of America
“Nice rooms. Clean bathroom. Close to airport. Good Breakfast. And good price at this time of year considering all the other hotels were in their ridiculous high season prices.”

Leen Australia
“I found the room very spacious with a small balcony and little table and chairs, good for morning coffee. The beds were comfortable and we slept very well. ”

Johanna United States of America
“The gymnasium was excellent. The room was cleaned every day. The staff were lovely.”

Kim Australia
“Good buffet breakfast, convenient airport shuttle. Staff was very friendly. Room was spacious.”

Ratwk Australia
“The beds were amazing. It was just what we needed after being out bush for a week. The shower was great and the room was cosy. We loved the balcony. ”

Stephanie Australia

One of our top picks in Darwin.Guests can enjoy a drink or meal by the pool at Novotel Darwin Airport. Located only 800 feet from Darwin Airport, it offers free airport transfers and free cable TV.

Each of the spacious rooms and suites at Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a refrigerator are included.

Some accommodations also has cooking facilities, laundry facilities and a private balcony. The 100 feet lap pool is surrounded by native tropical gardens and sun loungers.

Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Darwin city center. Free car parking is included.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel Darwin Airport has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 2, 2009

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Free WiFi

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Airport shuttle (free)

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Outdoor pool

Bar

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Two-Bedroom Suite Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a balcony, sofa and tumble dryer. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Two-Bedroom Suite (3 Adults) 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a balcony, toaster and microwave. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Two-Bedroom Suite (4 Adults) 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a balcony, air conditioning and seating area. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Toaster • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Standard Room with Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a balcony, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Room with Two Queen Beds (3 Adults) 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room has a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Room with Two Queen Beds (4 adults) 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room features a balcony, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has a electric kettle, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Novotel Darwin Airport features a wide range of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, WiFi access, Loong Fong Chinese Restaurant & Bar and conference and event facilities that can host up to 150 guests.

Hotel surroundings –

Closest Landmarks

Marrara Sporting Complex
0.6 miles
RAAF Base Darwin
1.4 miles
Charles Darwin National Park
2 miles
Charles Darwin University
2.5 miles
Fannie Bay Race Course
2.8 miles
Fannie Bay Gaol
3.2 miles
Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex
3.3 miles
Crocodylus Park
3.3 miles
Tipperary Waters Marina
3.6 miles
Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
3.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Loong Fong Seafood Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles

Closest Airports

Darwin International Airport
0.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The Novotel is in a great location for flying in and out of Darwin. Close, easy and affordable. Great service and comfortable rooms”

Australia

“Close to airport as I had a very early flight”

Ruth

Australia

7.5

“Good location , walking distance from the airport terminal.”

Hugh

Australia

8.3

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1 Restaurant On Site

Loong Loong Seafood Restaurant

Food: Chinese

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Novotel Darwin Airport accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“i arrived early morning, and, having omitted to reserve for the previous evening, the staff allowed me entry to my room at 9am, fully 5 hours prior to requirements, for this i applaud them, and am very grateful, top lot! Also, the room in this hotel was probably the best vfm I ever had anywhere in Australia, spacious, clean, sparsly but decently furnished, again, top job.”

Thomas

United Kingdom

“easy walk to from the hotel directly to the airport terminal. Walk to terminal is safe easy at night. Decent restaurants on premesis and next door very clean and modern”

Matt

United States of America

“I found the room very spacious with a small balcony and little table and chairs, good for morning coffee. The beds were comfortable and we slept very well. The in-house Chinese restaurant was convenient and meals were very tasty with a good sized menu to choose from. The hotel shuttle bus makes for convenient access to the hotel.”

Johanna

“The beds were amazing. It was just what we needed after being out bush for a week. The shower was great and the room was cosy. We loved the balcony. The Airport Shuttle guy was friendly and made us feel at ease. He was the only person in Darwin who helped us with our bags. Thanks Novotel.”

Stephanie

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Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Jade
Australia
8.8

“Comfortable and convenient for airport”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food from the in-house Chinese restaurant was horrible!! I ordered oysters, seafood laksa (worst I’ve had ever in my life) and mixed entree. $50 wasted as I had a few bites
Very close and convenient for the airport. Bed was very comfortable, shower great and air-con worked well.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Julia
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really helpful staff. Efficient airport shuttle. First class all around

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

Mau
Australia
9.6

“Comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No tissues and bed side lamp not working
Bed comfortable. Easy check in and shuttle bus pick up

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Kelly
Australia
5.8

“stayed for location only, frustrated at amenities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
that last time I stayed had t move rooms twice so this was frustrating to go through it again
had to be moved rooms due to air conditioner and climate control issues. this was inconvenient and frustrating.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Ai
Malaysia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shops around.No transport after office hours. Need taxi. Very costly
Safe, clean,pick up from airport,

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit worn but that happens Unable to get food or ice between 2:30pm and 6pm Room service is expensive
Convenient location for traveling Offers two bedroom apartments Reasonable sized balcony Free Airport shuttle

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Anonymous
East Timor
9.6

“Clean, good value for money, great location”
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant was very expensive
Great service with transit bus/reception staff. Good value for money

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No cafe or restaurant was open when we checked in and we were starving!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Alfred
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant closed during Xmas holidays and no room service.
Closeness to the airport

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Kate
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit tired but totally adequate for what I required
Excellent friendly welcome service and fast check in from Audrey. She also gave very friendly and helpful directions in the morning at the end of her shift

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 27, 2018

Sitela
Australia
10

“BEAUTIFUL PLACE”
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
N/A AT THE MOMENT
LIKE EVERYTHING NO MORE COMMENT ALL GOOD

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 26, 2018

Emmanuel
Australia
7.5

“Good, handy location for overnight stay. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room could've been cleaner
Good gym, good breakfast.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Mark
Australia
10

“Great stay for short lay over if traveling domestic or international”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
Located close to domestic & International terminals

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 20, 2018

Nicholas
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms a little bit old.
Close to airport, good for a quick stay.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 17, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Easy access to the airport with the shuttle service. Excellent clean room for a sleep before my flight. Lovely restaurant downstairs for dinner. Great staff, so lovely.

Stayed in December 2018

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