Frontier Darwin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
View from room
Exterior
Front of property – evening/night
Serves lunch, dinner and happy hour

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3 Buffalo Court, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
    8 min walk
  • The Esplanade
    10 min walk
  • Darwin Entertainment Centre
    12 min walk
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Triple Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Junior Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Frontier Darwin Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Frontier Darwin Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

During your stay at Frontier Darwin Hotel, you're just a quick walk from George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Darwin Entertainment Centre
Frontier Darwin Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Frontier Darwin Hotel. Free self parking is available.

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

Punters Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Punters Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests will receive lockbox information. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting rooms may be available on request.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Frontier Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel
Frontier Darwin Hotel Darwin
Frontier Darwin Hotel Hotel Darwin

Frontier Darwin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 455 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 455 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old but safe a fine
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When i arrived late at night i was given a room on the ground floor, windows facing onto carpark (no privacy), smelt of previous smokers, noisy air conditioner, music blaring in the corridor outside, showerhead spraying everywhere, and no overhead light in main space - just tiny lamps, so dark. The next morning i asked to change rooms and was immediately given a much better room in terms of window outlook and quieter aircon. Still no overhead light (??) and the bathroom has seen better days. But the swimming pool is lovely and in the end i had a good holiday here. Staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly standard 3 star hotel. Pool was nice, building is a bit old, but well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room windows don't open, but air conditioning is supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

magnus

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been good to have breakfast facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite happy with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of building maintenance. Main hallway carpets not cleaned. 3 star is appropriate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay! The staff was awesome and very friendly. Great pool area, nice bar, close to Mindil beach market, and most tour operators pick up at the hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff & service. Obviously an older property. The area around the pool & the bbq could be freshened up a little. Otherwise the place met our needs & we thank the staff for their hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lose to city, front bar
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't expect much and you will be ok. Rooms are old and run down, but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Erica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt of mould, the curtains were extremely mouldy, there were huntsman spiders, exposed electrical wires from a broken lamp. The door was broken. Just overall very unsanitary and I probably won’t stay here again. You get what you pay for I guess.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good budget hotel with good food & great staff. The room windows overlooking the pool could have done with a clean.They were not that bad but noticeable. 24 hour reception. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tavia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was 5 star service friendly and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst accommodation experiences I’ve ever had. The shower was like a gravity fed farm shower. Only had one key to the room door and they wouldn’t give us another one. The music from the band in the dero bar down stairs kept us up. The after hour door code did not open the door. There was no deck or window in the room that could be opened. The hallway smelt like roast lamb and cigarette smoke.Very bad accommodation and would not recommend. I’ll never go back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a standard room with tea/coffee facilities, ironing board, lockable safe and big TV. The room was clean, I felt safe. It is an old building with dated furniture however still provided what was needed. Unfortunately the hallway and room smelt like stale cigarette smoke. Parking was available but not allocated so you could miss out. The staff were very great 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Trisha

TV didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check inn, clean and comfortable affordable accommodation that’s quiet and well located
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Exactly whats needed for a weekend in Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024