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

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, Mindil Beach Sunset Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Bay Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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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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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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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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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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, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

  • 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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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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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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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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Family Room (Spa, Superior)

Family Room (Spa, Superior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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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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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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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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

  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mindil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Esplanade - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

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. 489 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurelle

Travelled with partner
Room was fine, loved the pools and dining within the casino. Balcony smelt of cigarettes, we were unable to sit out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really enjoyed our stay the standard room was of a good size clean and tidy, older style room . Restaurants offer good variety and nice food at reasonable prices . Casino itself was a good night out . Only thing I could really pick on was the lifts were a bit grubby. 9 out of ten .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very well run and curated resort for those staying in Darwin who also want the resort experience. The pools were excellent, the location beside Mindil beach was beautiful and the spa was amazing. Overall a very relaxing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool area. Sunset on Mindl Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Khan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

KERRIE, TEWANTIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wine, champagne and spirit prices a bit high. Housekeeping could improve.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sharp pricing. Friendly staff. Linen was looking like it had red paint stains
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, infinity pool area made it for us, tunes, drinks, incredibly relaxing, great restaurants, but most importantly best sunsets in Darwin. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pools
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

John, KATHERINE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is in a beautiful location, all of the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margarete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property has lovely amenities including the infinity pool, the lagoon pool, several on site dining establishments and large rooms. Reception was attentive and assisted with all queries. Housekeeping did a terrific job in keeping the rooms clean and tidy. I was a bit disappointed by the limited items for guest use in the room. Very limited options in the provided tea/coffee supplies. Hard to control bulk dispensing pumps in the shower and basin. The bed, though large, was not comfortable and was not wheel locked in place. Just a few things would have made it a great experience. Overall, a nice place to spend 1-2 days while exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and great for entertainment and ease of walking to the Mindl Markets. Get there at 5.30pm ready for the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Don’t stay here if you’re looking for a restful evening. Outdoor private events that are very loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Domenic

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room maintenance bearly acceptable. Replacement minimal. Had to ask receptionist for tea bags, towel and pool towels. Considering the cost value of this premium room , it was disappointing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dione

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation perfect place for a relaxing holiday, lovely pool beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025