The Cavenagh
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About this property
The Cavenagh Hotel is located 2297 feet from Darwin Convention Center, 2953 feet from Darwin Entertainment Center, 1640 feet from Crocosaurus Cove and a 2297 foot walk from the Darwin Waterfront Precinct with its manmade lagoon and many bars and restaurants. Darwin International Airport is 4.3 mi away. The Hotel offers a swimming pool, a bar and an award-winning restaurant, The bar has a wide choice of craft beer, while The Cav restaurant serves local and international cuisine. All year long, guests can enjoy night entertainment including live music. The property is close to the main bus interchange where people can get the bus to the mindil beach sunset markets Recently won BEST PUB STYLE ACCOMMODATION from Hospitality NT Australian Hotels Association 2023 Each air-conditioned room offers king-size beds, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include an private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV. Complimentary WIFI is also available to hotel guests. Facilities include a shared kitchen, lounge area, luggage storage and laundry room. This venue is a busy bar, restaurant and live music venue. Live music close to rooms every night until 10pm.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hazel
Australia
“The central location for the price is excellent. A restaurant, live music and friendly helpful staff are a bonus.” - Steve
Australia
“Great location, friendly staff, laid back atmosphere, suited to the tropics.” - Sara
United States
“I liked that the dorm room was actually 3 beds to one room rather tan 6. The linens, blanket, and towels were clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, answering all of my questions and showing me around. Although I never got to use...” - Fae
Canada
“the bedrooms were more comfortable than i expected & on-site facilities were bonus.” - Travis
Australia
“Staff were amazing. Every need was in reach. Fellow guests, so genuinely friendly. The musicians were so cordial and approachable. Great time.” - Rachel
United States
“There's a kitchen if you want to prepare your own food, live music, pool is open until 10 pm, full size fridge in the room, and the staff are friendly. It's centrally located and was fine as a solo traveler - not fancy, but generally clean and not...” - Joan
United States
“Great location. Central. Pool, bar, and restaurant onsite.” - Elsie
United States
“the air conditioning; refrigerator; reception desk staff more than excellent;” - John
Canada
“the location. full sized fridge. live music. pool.” - Tara
Australia
“Great location, quick walk to anywhere. Live music every night Staff were great very friendly”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Cav
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.








The fine print
You must show a valid credit card/debit card and photo ID upon check in. Failure to comply with this policy may result in cancelation of your booking.
Please note there is no elevator at the property, rooms are accessed via stairs.
Please note there is no on-site parking. Street parking is available at a charge of approximately AUD $2.50 per hour.
Please note not all rooms at The Cavenagh have a window. The rooms in the internal part of the hotel have a skylight instead.
Due to having a bar & restaurant onsite at the property, some rooms nearby the pool area may be subject to noise. If you would like a quieter room please request a room in the internal section of the hotel. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Cavenagh of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.