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Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Eaton

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A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed
Villa, 1 King Bed
A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a bottle and a glass, a table with a wine glass, and a seating area with a bench.
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1 Sir Norman Brearley Drive, Eaton, NT, 0812
  • Place, Marrara Sports Complex
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, TIO Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Resort)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Resort)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Rapid Creek)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Rapid Creek)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Darwin

Eaton stay.Your stay at this Eaton hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium. Casuarina Square and Gubara are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Marrara Sports Complex - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • TIO Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mindil Beach - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • The Esplanade - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ming Court Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kingpin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Northern Common - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caramella Patisserie - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

4-star hotel in Eaton
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Mercure Darwin Airport Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 283 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort offers 283 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Self parking on site (AUD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Darwin Airport Resort
Darwin Airport Resort Rydges
Darwin Airport Rydges
Darwin Airport Rydges Resort
Rydges Darwin Airport
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Marrara
Rydges Resort Darwin Airport
Mercure Darwin Airport Marrara
Mercure Darwin Airport Eaton
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Hotel
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Eaton
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Hotel Eaton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mercure Darwin Airport Resort to the airport?

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort is 0.5 mi (2-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort on Jun 22, 2026 start from CA $220, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mercure Darwin Airport Resort have an airport shuttle?

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is Mercure Darwin Airport Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (19-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 4.1 mi (12-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mercure Darwin Airport Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17.50 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (11-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 20 per day.

Does Mercure Darwin Airport Resort have a pool?

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Mercure Darwin Airport Resort have a restaurant?

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort is home to Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen, which features local and international cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Mercure Darwin Airport Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mercure Darwin Airport Resort to downtown Darwin?

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort is 4.8 mi away from Darwin.

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, clean room and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trever

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice easy check in, staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was clean and fresh, every day house keeping came and remade my bed and changed my towels and restocked everything I used. Breakfast cantered for all tastes, it was very nice. All the meals I ate at hotel was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern facilities. No microwave or it would have been a 5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean quiet and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, next to airport, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was woken up all night with drunk rowdy people and nothing was done about it,had a early flight in the morning so i wasn't very impressed. Was staying in the Uluru block
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Louise

To
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located but always expensive compared to city hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for my flight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, facilities and walking distance from the airport - friendly staff, Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Enjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment, good breakfast buffet. Room is a bit of smaller than expected, but clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Near the aiport. Great services and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is walking distance to the Darwin Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice pool villa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to relax and found the pool bar area a great place to chill
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of the new River Creek Villas and they were beautiful. Clean, comfortable and spacious. Lots of little well thought out touches. The bed and pillows were super comfy. The night supervisor when we arrived was so friendly and lovely. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

mayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked a room with a sink, full sized fridge and microwave, got one that only had a mini bar. They did drop off a (dirty) microwave when i queried the situation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with restaurant availability
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of the hotel, friendly check in and assistance when our fridge was leaking at check in. We were given a lovely upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025