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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
Garden
Superior Lagoon Twin Room (Lagoon Pool Swimout | Bathroom
Suite (Mindil) | Terrace/patio
Grand Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mindil Beach Sunset Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

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

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Suite (Mindil)

Suite (Mindil)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Lagoon)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort Lagoon)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SKYCITY Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mindil Beach Casino & Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Buff Club
  • ‪Darwin Ski Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lola’s Pergola - ‬3 min drive
  • Saltwater

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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  • Parking included
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 275 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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 65.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mindil Beach Casino Resort to the airport?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is 7.1 mi (16-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 Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mindil Beach Casino Resort on Jun 24, 2026 start from CA $268, 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 Mindil Beach Casino Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mindil Beach Casino Resort.

How close is Mindil Beach Casino Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Mindil Beach and 8.3 mi (20-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mindil Beach Casino Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

Yes, there's a casino on site.

What time is check-in at Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mindil Beach Casino Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for AUD 15 per day.

Does Mindil Beach Casino Resort have a pool?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Mindil Beach Casino Resort have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Mindil Beach Casino Resort have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Mindil Beach Casino Resort to downtown Darwin?

Mindil Beach Casino Resort is 1.4 mi away from Darwin.

Mindil Beach Casino Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff went out of their way to help you
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff especially at check in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location amazing sunset views
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Every thing about my stay was excellent. Staff, room, swim out lagoon, food, I had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great venue, great service and amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent- fantastic amenities, staff, pools, actually couldn’t fault it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room clean nice comfortable bed and spacious room with ocean views and easy access to everything
View from room
Front of room and hotel
Beautiful big king bed
Gorgeous gardens
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and lovely and spacious I could not complain at all about our stay as everything including room service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay there! Will be staying there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort will very friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room but staff a bit lacking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the promenade and walkable to downtown. Great dining options with casino
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic and not very clean. Linen was good. View from Balcony over looking drive way was terrible, it was so disappointing. Main bed needs a bedside table bith sides. Ammenities and pool was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very helpful and friendly. Facilities awesome and great proximity to lots of clubs along the beach walkway for evening drinks and sunset views.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools and food are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort. Exceptional food, even the in-room dining arrived fresh and hot. Pools were incredible. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Darwin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the best place to stay in Darwin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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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