
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
A well-located waterfront hotel at the Darwin Waterfront with a 4.1 rating across 597 guests.
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Why it's worth checking out
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront puts you in the centre of Darwin’s seafront precinct, at 7 Kitchener Drive and around 900 metres from the city centre. The hotel sits among the waterfront’s promenades, cafés, restaurants, shopping and Territorian pubs, with the Wave Lagoon only a short walk away. It is a practical base for visitors who want to spend less time travelling between accommodation and the city’s dining and entertainment areas, while buses nearby provide access to Darwin’s outer suburbs.
The hotel has 121 guest rooms, including King or Twin rooms, rooms with an additional single bed, and rooms with waterfront views. The listed rooms are 29 square metres and include a work desk and an ensuite with a shower over the bath. The view rooms are the natural choice for guests who want to make more of the waterfront setting. Complimentary WiFi, luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and non-smoking rooms are available, while housekeeping can arrange additional servicing on request rather than automatically servicing rooms every day.
Facilities are geared towards an easy, self-contained stay. Guests can use the on-site gym and semi-outdoor swimming pool, which is accessible daily from 6am to 9.30pm. There is also a bar, restaurant and room service listed among the hotel amenities, with breakfast served daily at Shipwreck Cafe on level one. The nearby Darwin Waterfront adds plenty of alternatives, from cafés and alfresco dining to the Wave Lagoon. The hotel is also within reach of attractions including Parliament House, Crocosaurus Cove, Deckchair Cinema and Bicentennial Park, where visitors can take a walk or settle in for an outdoor film screening.
For groups and business travellers, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offers four meeting rooms with natural light, audio-visual technology and space for up to 70 people. Wedding and banquet facilities are also available. Families should note that guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, while children under 12 can stay at no extra charge when using existing bedding with their guardians or parents. On-site parking is available for $19 per night, with a maximum vehicle height of 2.35 metres. Standard check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am, with early or late options subject to availability or arrangement with reception.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Menu
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Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 64
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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