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The Cavenagh

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Darwin Waterfront

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Boutique King
Reception
Property entrance
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Boutique Twin

Boutique Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Boutique King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Darwin

City center stay.A stay at this Darwin City Centre motel places you steps from Chung Wah Temple and within a 5-minute walk of Brown's Mart Theatre. Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cav - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roast and Noodle 328 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Cavenagh

3.5-star motel near Darwin Waterfront
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cavenagh.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Darwin motel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Cavenagh offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cavenagh Darwin
Cavenagh Hotel
Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Darwin
The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

The Cavenagh Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 974 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Husband required a quiet room with his Mental Health issues, This place was great, at very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
I was just using this place as a layover spot before I joined my cruise ship. I got in very late after connecting flying from the states. 14 time zones away. Darwin is a wonderful tropical town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Very similar to Hawaii. Very laid back but with all kinds of shopping dining options. This is a bacis only hotel with no frills, a nice swimming pool. Great for I situation like mine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nahid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was perfect for my stay, one night arriving late, before taking a bus for katherine. I arrive at 1am and had someone giving me the key, comfy bed, good temperature in the room, good shower, good icy water in the fridge, very close to the bus station, all I needed thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cav was good quality accommodation friendly helpful staff, good food and great atmosphere. Old historic building added character to our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
The room and the hotel in general were OK but rather tired - in need of renovation, even just a good coat of paint would have been beneficial. The lock on the security gate was defective and the key had to be in a particular position but the night porter failed to advise us of this so we had trouble getting in. Other staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Budget Accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lachlan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Nicole was great at helping me out. Great hotel and service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly helpful staff combined with a great level of cleanliness and facilities for such a great price
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

aoibhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

aoibhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for live music or lounging at the pool

The pool is fanastic, evne better than the pictures as it says a bunch of seating options, Sun loungers, chairs, comfy couches and lovely cabana style seating. Great live music at the restaurant downstairs and centrally located in Darwin to access the supermarket and beach. Lovely atmosphere and any staff I dealt with were lovely and friendly. Seems like a staple in the community as its always busy in the restaurant and outside seating for the live music. Lively downstairs but once you hit the room its quiet. Love the full size fridge and huge wardrobe for storage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thenuwarage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent food isn’t as good as it used to be
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cav was a great stop while in Darwin. Close to a shops, and amenities There is limited off street parking though
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kamonwan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Lots of locals use the bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024