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Nightcap at the Cavenagh

3.5 star property
Travelers cool off in the outdoor pool or catch live music performances at this central Darwin spot, perfectly positioned for exploring the vibrant city.

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The Cavenagh in Darwin City Centre offers an energetic atmosphere with concerts and live shows. Guests enjoy modern European dishes, relax by the outdoor pool, or gather for drinks at the bar. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Studio Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio King Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Twin Poolside

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

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Superior King Poolside

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio King and Single

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Family

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Darwin City Centre, a neighborhood in Darwin, Nightcap at the Cavenagh is in a shopping district. Shoppers can check out The Esplanade, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darwin Entertainment Centre or Gardens Oval. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Darwin travel guide
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12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade
    The Esplanade
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crocosaurus Cove
    Crocosaurus Cove
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront
    Darwin Waterfront
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Smith Street Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Perk And Palate
    5 min walk
  • Charlie's of Darwin
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Nonna Dumplings
    5 min walk
  • The Cav
    2 min walk

About this property

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Motel located near The Esplanade with rooms renovated in 2026
Located close to Darwin Waterfront, Nightcap at the Cavenagh provides a poolside bar, concerts and live shows, and laundry facilities. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Cavenagh, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cavenagh

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2026

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 21 2026 to May 14 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Laundry facilities
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cavenagh Darwin
Cavenagh Hotel
Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Darwin
The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Does Nightcap at the Cavenagh have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from January 21 2026 to May 14 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Nightcap at the Cavenagh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at the Cavenagh?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nightcap at the Cavenagh?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at the Cavenagh located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Chung Wah Temple, The Esplanade, and Darwin Waterfront. Brown's Mart Theatre and Smith Street Mall are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nightcap at the Cavenagh Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and central to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and the bar/restaurant downstairs had great food, cheap drinks and live music on most nights. Would stay here again in a heartbeat next time I am in Darwin.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Whole Hotel currently being refurbed but had a room that had been refurbed and was very nice. Live music from until 10pm but didn’t mind. Laundry facilities available were good and the restaurant had a good choice Lukas was friendly / helpful and moved me to another room as the original room smelt a bit damp. Joy was friendly and gave me a late checkout until 11am as I had an apoitment in the CBD Overall, nice stay and highly recommend Will be even better once the refurb is complete
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand newly renovated room and furnishings, all very good Staff are always friendly and seem to remember you Range of beers is fab and the steakhouse awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very nice area will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Clean modern hotel.

Modern clean room with easy access to the sea front and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leimoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Definitely coming back next time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie White

Great location, friendly staff and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean. Staff were awesome! Only small issue was the leak in the ceiling which dripped on the bed. Otherwise great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was friendly , very relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic location. Excellent steaks. Live music was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very noisy at night, but good place to stay close to city amenities . Reasonable price, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub food and music
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was very convenient. Reception staff super friendly. Bed was a bit hard. It was noisy up until about 10.30pm but to be expected as it is part of a pub and we stayed on a Friday night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, friendly staff, clean and tidy and surprisingly quiet apart from room doors and main security gate that bang closed quite loudly as guests come and go. I’d definitely stay here again. Good value for the price, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff food good nice music nice room
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room cleanliness 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff Rooms could do with a paint job
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic- very friendly and had ideas of what to do on our trip to Darwin. Rooms were standard fair and clean. Great atmosphere around the pool with DJ and live music at different times
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025