
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
A well-located hotel on the Darwin Esplanade with a 3.8 rating across 651 guests.
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Why it's worth checking out
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is an apartment hotel in the Darwin CBD, positioned on the Esplanade with views towards Darwin Harbour. Its central waterfront setting puts the city’s restaurants, entertainment and shopping within easy reach, including Mitchell Street, about a short stroll away. Darwin Esplanade is directly outside, while Crocosaurus Cove, Mitchell Centre and Smith Street Mall are also nearby.
Accommodation ranges from hotel rooms to self-contained one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, along with two-bedroom penthouse accommodation. Rooms are available with either city or harbour views, and most apartments include a balcony. The one-bedroom apartments offer 54 square metres of space and sleep up to three people, while the three-bedroom apartment is listed at 108 square metres and accommodates up to seven. That range makes the property relevant to solo travellers and couples choosing a hotel room, as well as families or groups needing separate bedrooms and apartment-style space.
The penthouse apartment is the largest listed option at 108 square metres, with harbour or ocean views, a balcony and capacity for up to four guests. The accommodation is described as reflecting Darwin’s tropical style, while the outdoor pool provides a place to cool off in the city’s warm weather. Other on-site facilities include a beauty salon, tour desk, secure car parking, air conditioning and in-room wireless internet access. The hotel is also close to the Darwin Convention Centre and offers pick-up access for major attractions.
The property’s location is its clearest strength for visitors who want to explore Darwin without relying entirely on a car. The Darwin Bus Interchange is listed as a seven-minute walk away, and Darwin International Airport is about a 16-minute drive. There is no current on-site restaurant or bar: Telegraph Eating House & Bar is noted as closed indefinitely, so guests should plan to use the surrounding dining precinct instead. Mantra on the Esplanade does not accept cash, with credit, debit and prepaid cards accepted for goods and services. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 52
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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