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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Darwin Waterfront

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Vibe Guest Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Vibe Guest Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Aqua View Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Aqua View Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll find The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Wave Lagoon and WWII Oil Storage Tunnels are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Deckchair Cinema - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪CHOW! - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Perk And Palate - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Precinct - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dock One Bar and Food - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4-star hotel near Darwin Waterfront
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. The business-friendly Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (AUD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 19 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property provides limited WiFi access up to 512 kbps per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront to the airport?

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is 7.9 mi (21-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 Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $324, 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 Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.

How close is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (10-min drive) from Mindil Beach and 10.2 mi (24-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but SKYCITY Casino (5-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 19 per day.

Does Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront have a pool?

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront to downtown Darwin?

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is 0.2 mi away from Warf Precinct.

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and modern. Great views. Hotel has good restaurants. Check with holiday times to see opening hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ying Kit A

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Close to many restaurants and CBD. Room is dated but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great value, excellence in hospitality

Just fantastic well.done to the professional staff at the Vibe Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Great location, friendly staff, good sized and lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly people, room was lovely, bed comfortable. Bathroom needs updating, however was only for one night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Rooms ok clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Moustapha

Photos exceeded the actual stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient and quiet

Hotel shows signs if wear but in a Handy location to restaurants and entertainment. Easy access to city centre. Wait for rooms beyond stated check in times, conflicting advice regarding shuttle to wharf area .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent- unfortunately next to an external lift that clanked until midnight then began at 0400hrs. Request a room away from the lift
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - ideally located … it’s in the tropics so there is a touch of tropical mold smell that you find everywhere in Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position, spacious room,friendly staff, good pool
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but didn’t like the lack of housekeeping and a lower level of cleanliness than we’ve experienced at other hotels. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of restaurants along the waterfront and an easy walk into the city. Comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was the least attractive part of the whole hotel. Seemed a little run down. The person responding to Expedia messages answered (incorrectly, about laundry services available) after I had already checked out, even though I sent the message before I even checked in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food and drinks options were right on the doorstep. Easy walk to bus interchange
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madhumita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is there. Loved the wave pool and staff were extremely polite and professional. Will stay again.