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Frontier Darwin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3 Buffalo Court, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    8 min walk
  • Green Chillies
    4 min walk
  • East Arm Darwin Station
    18 min drive
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

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View from room

Standard Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Frontier Darwin Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Darwin City Centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Frontier Darwin Hotel offers 91 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Frontier Darwin Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Frontier Darwin Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Punters Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Punters Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Connecting rooms may be available on request.

We should mention

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Frontier Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel
Frontier Darwin Hotel Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel Darwin

Frontier Darwin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 460 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 460 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is a good place to stay. The facilities are a little tired but it has a lovely pool and outside area. I had asked for a quiet room which meant a view onto the car park but this didn’t bother me. If you want a pool view you may get noise from the bar where they have live bands playing. It’s up to what your personal preference is. Note: there is no breakfast. And another thing: the light in my room was extremely poor. No ceiling light in the main section of the room so I had to move the bedside lamps to the desk in order to write and work on the laptop. They really need to offer better room lighting for sure. They also do maintenance until late at night so beware of this!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old but safe a fine
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When i arrived late at night i was given a room on the ground floor, windows facing onto carpark (no privacy), smelt of previous smokers, noisy air conditioner, music blaring in the corridor outside, showerhead spraying everywhere, and no overhead light in main space - just tiny lamps, so dark. The next morning i asked to change rooms and was immediately given a much better room in terms of window outlook and quieter aircon. Still no overhead light (??) and the bathroom has seen better days. But the swimming pool is lovely and in the end i had a good holiday here. Staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly standard 3 star hotel. Pool was nice, building is a bit old, but well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room windows don't open, but air conditioning is supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

magnus

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been good to have breakfast facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite happy with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of building maintenance. Main hallway carpets not cleaned. 3 star is appropriate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay! The staff was awesome and very friendly. Great pool area, nice bar, close to Mindil beach market, and most tour operators pick up at the hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff & service. Obviously an older property. The area around the pool & the bbq could be freshened up a little. Otherwise the place met our needs & we thank the staff for their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lose to city, front bar
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't expect much and you will be ok. Rooms are old and run down, but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Erica

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt of mould, the curtains were extremely mouldy, there were huntsman spiders, exposed electrical wires from a broken lamp. The door was broken. Just overall very unsanitary and I probably won’t stay here again. You get what you pay for I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good budget hotel with good food & great staff. The room windows overlooking the pool could have done with a clean.They were not that bad but noticeable. 24 hour reception. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tavia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was 5 star service friendly and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst accommodation experiences I’ve ever had. The shower was like a gravity fed farm shower. Only had one key to the room door and they wouldn’t give us another one. The music from the band in the dero bar down stairs kept us up. The after hour door code did not open the door. There was no deck or window in the room that could be opened. The hallway smelt like roast lamb and cigarette smoke.Very bad accommodation and would not recommend. I’ll never go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a standard room with tea/coffee facilities, ironing board, lockable safe and big TV. The room was clean, I felt safe. It is an old building with dated furniture however still provided what was needed. Unfortunately the hallway and room smelt like stale cigarette smoke. Parking was available but not allocated so you could miss out. The staff were very great 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Trisha

TV didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in May 2024