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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 5-minute walk to Darwin Waterfront

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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront offers an outdoor pool with a poolside bar. Guests can dine at Curve Restaurant or use the gym. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, concierge assistance, and tour booking help.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Vibe Guest Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Aqua View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Hill Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smith Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Precinct - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Tamale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crustaceans on the Wharf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪CHOW! - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Darwin Waterfront
A poolside bar, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront. The on-site restaurant, Curve Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 120 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (AUD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Curve Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 19 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 provides limited WiFi access up to 512 kbps per room. Additional access is available for a fee.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 19 per day.

What time is check-in at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Wave Lagoon and WWII Oil Storage Tunnels are just steps away.

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Reviews

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Rooms ok clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Moustapha

Photos exceeded the actual stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but didn’t like the lack of housekeeping and a lower level of cleanliness than we’ve experienced at other hotels. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of restaurants along the waterfront and an easy walk into the city. Comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs updated, new carpet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a staycation at the Vibe which was fantastic. The location was great as we were seeing a show at the Darwin Festival. We didn’t have to worry about the car (car park attached) Room service menu was great and so was the food. The room, location and friendly staff made it a great weekend for us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Phill

would not use Wotif again. Specifically booked for breakfast included. They tried to charge me for breakfast and wifi

2/10 Terrible

Diana

was given a shocking room. hotel was not full
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms in terrible condition. Grotty, poor maintenance and the halls and rooms smell of mildew and air conditioners that desperately need cleaning and likely pose a health risk. Location is good but could not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a dreadful time staying here. Booked twin room for two nights. Arrived after late flight to find no twin beds available but wanted to charge us $50 to put a trundle bed in the room for the night and have housekeeping separate the bed into twin beds in the morning. We separated the bed ourselves and went to reception to get sheets. Sheets were wet. In the morning asked at reception to get beds made up properly. They told us housekeeping would attend to the room right away. Got back to room after long day out to find the beds weren't made up. So we slept without a quilt or proper sheets for the second night. A few days after we checked out we were charged for minibar items that we most certainly did not take. Charged us a credit card surcharge even though we didn't pay with credit card. Returned to the hotel after a week in Katherine for one more night. Once again they did not have twin beds ready in our room even though we'd requested this. Staff were rude, officious and slow. Absolutely nothing good to say about our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had problems accessing the hotel from the car park on two occasions. The key would not open the lock from the car park to the hotel. Room service meal on the first night was ok but on the second night was very poor. KFC would have been better. Also the choices were limited. For instance the only ice cream option was vanilla . Not very exciting for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not a good experience, was supposed to check in at 3 but room wasn't ready, by 3:45 still not ready so they had to do some shuffling and give us a different room, although this was a painfully slow process. Requested a blanket rather than doona and they brought up a wafer thin stained single "blanket" for our king sized bed, eventually came back with some better options however they were also really stained. Ordered room service at 11pm (2 x toasted sandwiches) told about 15min, nearly an hour later after chasing them up a couple of lukewarm sandwiches arrived. Location was great but was really let down by the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Incompetent

We booked a room overlooking the pool with two beds we checked in went to the room it had one bed just like last time and did not overlook the pool. Went back to reception they blamed hotel.com for sending wrong info and for the false advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon choix
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived late. I had specifically asked for a room with two beds. The room with no view as advertised and tiny only had one bed a roller bed was brought in. The guy told us they didn’t have rooms with two beds. The next day we got moved to a room with two beds. The place is old and run down. Mould in the bathroom. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

We stayed twice recently and on our first stay our room was small and musty. It was on the 4th floor. The second stay was on the 1st floor and was a much larger room and smelt fresh. Just be aware that rooms aren’t serviced daily. They are serviced after three days. Good location, but if staying there again, I wouldn’t settle for our first room. Breakfast was buffet and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Di

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a not so good stay…… Location is top feature Firstly the room advertised on hotels.com was not the room I was given?? Had to pay extra Fridge froze my cream, dip& tomatoes etc sadly just had to throw them out !!! Noticed some of the mini bar frozen too It was on 1 so wasn’t too high bit of a loss I think it’s getting tired the Hotel!!! Fridge had rust on door bathrooms taps dirty etc Sadly first time we went to take car out the staff member had not taken the care to put barcode on correctly so we could get out!!! So all in all disappointed!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room we had was lovely but smelt very musty. That was on the 4th floor. The next time we stayed our room was lovely and that was on the first floor. Breakfast was buffet and nice selection. Situated down on the Waterfront area with an easy walk into town. I would definitely stay here again but ask to change rooms if you end up with a musty one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - ideally located … it’s in the tropics so there is a touch of tropical mold smell that you find everywhere in Darwin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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