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Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Cullen Bay Marina

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite (Mindil) | Living area
Suite (Mindil) | Living area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Lagoon King Room (Lagoon Pool Swimout)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT, 0820
  • Place, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach Sunset Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Deluxe)

Family Room (Deluxe)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Accessible (Spa)

Superior Room, Accessible (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Spa, Superior)

Family Room (Spa, Superior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Spa)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Spa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Mindil)

Suite (Mindil)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Darwin

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this The Gardens hotel, you'll find George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Mindil Beach Sunset Market. Mindil Beach and SKYCITY Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mindil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SKYCITY Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sportsbar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Brew & Co - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lola’s Pergola - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4-star beach hotel near Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A casino, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Mindil Beach Casino Resort. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Darwin hotel.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 7 bars or lounges
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Mindil Beach Casino Resort offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (AUD 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 22 2025 to November 22 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from November 3 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per night.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 Skycity Hotel
Skycity Darwin Hotel The Gardens
Skycity Darwin The Gardens
Skycity Darwin Hotel Darwin
Mindil Casino The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort Hotel
Mindil Beach Casino Resort The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort Hotel The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort formerly SKYCITY Darwin

Reviews

Mindil Beach Casino Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Callum

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paid 2k for a room that had the worst pillows and the bed was a rock with no bedhead aswell. Had a horrible view and also had staff try to enter room when I said im getting dressed please wait 5minutes, then 1 minute later they tried to enter again. Should of got a room on the lagoon pool if you ask me. Thats where its worth it. The facilities around the joint are elite but if you want a good night sleep Id consider other options.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and tired only 1 mug, 1 spare pillow, spa didn’t work, sauna didn’t work, needs outside high pressure hose on pavement, no pool service,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Nice place and facilities but tv not working, couldn’t work out how to use the phone (so just called the hotel on my mobile to order room service), little bugs all through the room but that’s just tropical I guess. Friendly helpful staff, great pool - All in all pretty good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

angelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, walk to Mindil market. Private function noise was late and loud, we booked a quiet suite but loud music gave no prospect of sleep so we checked out at 11pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach, kind and helpful staff, good restaurant options, room is slightly dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Travelled with partner
Big suite
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and clean, bed was comfortable, having access directly to the lagoon pool was very convenient. Dining options was ok food was lovely, just no lounge area to sit and relax with a coffee and cake. Not really walkable to CBD but only $10-$15 in Uber. Walking path along beach front is lovely and amazing to watch sunset. Rooms were quiet and couldn’t really hear neighbours. Drinks a little pricey but it is a resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at The Mindil Beach Resort. Staff were amazing and helpful. Nothing was too much for them. Restaurants and staff were very efficient with a variety of international foods. But the best features were the pools and stunning sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools and food are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dallas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing at all times, made our stay very welcoming and we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mindil Beach was excellent, great value for money, new pool area was fabulous, old one was nice too. Restaurants were all very very high standard, and never saw a staff member that didn't have a freindly greeting and a smile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Close to night markets , Casino And Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The pool was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and located close to the city and Sunset Beach market. There are 2 pools, dining options, and the casino on site. Private beach area as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location for beach walking and Mindil Beach market. Great pools and food. Reception staff fantastic - allowed early 11am checkin, offered to call and book taxi for departure, and gave a comprehensive overview of resort and city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
We loved our stay here the only negative is no gluten free options within the resort or Casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellee

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025