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The Cavenagh

3.5 star property
Motel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Darwin Waterfront

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property entrance
Boutique King | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Reception
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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Boutique Twin | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Boutique Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Boutique King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Darwin City Centre, a neighborhood in Darwin, The Cavenagh is in a shopping district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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.
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Map
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cav - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Susan's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cavenagh

Motel near Darwin Waterfront
Consider a stay at The Cavenagh and take advantage of a poolside bar, concerts and live shows, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Cavenagh, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
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, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cavenagh

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

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

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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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
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.

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

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
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
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 The Cavenagh have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Cavenagh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cavenagh?

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

What time is check-out at The Cavenagh?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Cavenagh located?

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

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The Cavenagh Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 994 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and property stayed one night enjoyed live music 🎵
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good position and relaxed old style pub atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and this place were truly amazing receptionist JoyJoy was a truly beautiful helpful human being who was wonderful to us in a difficult time ..property had everything you could want and was very clean. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, bar and bistro on site, walkable to the main attractions in the CBD .. no lift but staff offered to help with bags if I needed. Rooms are older but comfy bed, good shower and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Woman at reception was so friendly, helpful awesome! This is the most important thing feeling welcome and oriented in a new place she’s like a mother figure !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Budget Accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cav was good quality accommodation friendly helpful staff, good food and great atmosphere. Old historic building added character to our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were decent for the price. Clean room, comfy bed, all the basics included ie. kettle, tea, coffee, shower essentials, fresh towels etc. Room was above the pub with live music until 10pm + drunken guests partied on a bit longer (ear plugs recommended). Pool + location made up for the sleep deprivation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist went out of her way to help us when we mixed up the dates. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was perfect for my stay, one night arriving late, before taking a bus for katherine. I arrive at 1am and had someone giving me the key, comfy bed, good temperature in the room, good shower, good icy water in the fridge, very close to the bus station, all I needed thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly helpful staff combined with a great level of cleanliness and facilities for such a great price
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Dianne

I did not have one hot shower. The water was cold the whole 5 nights of my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Cavenagh is quite a big complex of rooms above a fairly busy bar (although it’s quiet at night unless on weekends!). My room wasn’t near the bar area so it was fine but i know other people had more issues if they were closer to the front of the building. My room had a skylight but no window but otherwise was a large, clean room with good en suite and effective air con. I wasn’t using the room during the day - i was at a conference nearby - so it was the perfect return for the cost. I probably wouldn’t stay there for a romantic break but if you just need somewhere cheap, safe and clean to stay then it is great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thenuwarage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Water problem at front hence no shower. Had later check out so worked out ok,understand things break and leak and need fixing so all good,had a nice stay and enjoyed the meals. Thank you Ken.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
I was just using this place as a layover spot before I joined my cruise ship. I got in very late after connecting flying from the states. 14 time zones away. Darwin is a wonderful tropical town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Very similar to Hawaii. Very laid back but with all kinds of shopping dining options. This is a bacis only hotel with no frills, a nice swimming pool. Great for I situation like mine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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