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DCH on Mitchell

2.5 star property
Motel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin

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Basic Twin Room
Basic Double Room
Exterior
Free toiletries, towels
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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50 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.With a stay at this Darwin City Centre motel, you'll be steps from Lyons Cottage and Smith Street Mall. The Esplanade and Maningrida Arts & Culture are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 26 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

DCH on Mitchell

Motel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin
DCH on Mitchell offers its guests an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Darwin motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
DCH on Mitchell offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 43-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 15 per night)

Things to do

  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-cm LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [59 Smith Street Darwin]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

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.

  • Secured self parking fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

DCH on Mitchell
DCH on Mitchell Motel
DCH on Mitchell Darwin
DCH on Mitchell Motel Darwin

DCH on Mitchell Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 70 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Cade

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, bathroom was cramped, hallway was noisy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

The room was clean. The air conditioning ran quiet and cool. Overall it was a very good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Good

All good,minor ac issue that got sorted quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to food ,pubs etc….. behind shower doors need a good clean (scrub)& also under the bin bag in the bin was absolutely filthy. Other than that , it was very nice thank you & affordable to enable you to spend extra time on the Mitchell or within Darwin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is misleading in advertising . It is a second build Ing behind the main hotel that is actualey a back packers . It backs onto Mitchell Streek next door to pubs, and other backpacker hostels . Night life rages on until 5am and it gets wild . Lots of loud party music and banging doors , people screaming loudly . By 8am the street sweepers have done their job and the streets are deserted and safe again .Rooms are tiny unappealing cells with a tiny bathroom that was basic . Think of a jail cell and you get the picture .The room was basically clean. When you eventually found Reception which is in the main building not the back packers were friendly but sworne to secrecy about the other building out the back . I was told to go down the corridor and through the door . . Thank God you are here runs through my brain as i step out the door .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

russell

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's very close to Mitchell St, but the reception is located across two streets away, which isn't convenient when you have to haul your bags two blocks to check in. I had an early checkout as well. I was told to leave my swipe card in the room, but I had to walk around the block to meet my transport to the airport, as I couldn't use the Mitchell Street exit without a card. Also, the dryer requires $6 to operate. I didn`t have enough change, and it took my money. A sign saying it requires a minimum $6, would be very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good, super easy to walk to the CBD and public transport, room and the general facilities were clean (didn't use the pool/kitchen/laundry, so can't comment on these). This is a budget hotel, so don't expect much in terms of room size or frills. Despite it looking slightly dodgy from the outside, it is well secured, didn't feel unsafe once. Room smelt very very stale, I think that the air conditioner filter needs to be cleaned. The rooms are not soundproofed, so you can hear doors banging, and if you're lucky enough to be next door to a very loud snorer you'll hear that as well. However, for the price it was really good, has everything that you need for a decent sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christiaan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will never stay there again . I took photos of the unbelievable condition of the room nr 61 we stayed in . I sent the manager an email with the photos attached and have still not heard anything back . People need to be warned about this place .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room is too small and there is mould on pillows and pillow cases where you sleep so be weary of staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauri

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with all the essentials included. Very central location. Its a cheaper than some and so attracts a mix of cients. And its on the edge of the area where bands etc happen. Would be great option for backpackers and those wanting a compact place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Thankfully we only stayed half a night as we had the midnight check in for our flight home. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating however our room was less than ordinary at best. Apart from a few cockroaches walking around, the blanket that was folded up on the shelf next to the bed smelled like it had never been washed……ever. We did however have front row seats to a couple of locals punching on in the street literally just below us. The music from the surrounding hospitality venues was LOUD. The rooms are tiny and the shower is an odd shape and if you’re on the larger side, good luck getting in and then out again. My partner and I are adamant that we will never ever stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

GARRY

Disliked: Staff & service
It was difficult to locate property at first, as it was located off a lane behind the street that was advertised. The room itself was basic only, similar to backpackers which was located next door. About $50 cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central, clean

Its clean, central accommodation. Access during roadworks is hard to find but once you know, its ok. Compact, clean rooms. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front building of the DCH looked amazing, however, I was to stay in the "back" property. Cigarette smoke and stale alcohol smell filled the entire building, people were drunk and yelling. I felt very unsafe even entering the car park of the building. Had a bit of a panic attack so drove back around to the front building and let the reception know I couldn't stay there. They did offer me to stay in the front building, which looked lovely, however, I chose to move motels to one I knew.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aljen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024