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A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a river and a fire pit.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a glass barrier.

A modern house with a balcony, a small garden, and a metal fence.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a wall-mounted shelf.

1. Cicada Lodge

Nitmiluk

Ewout

HK$3,191

HK$3,510 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, a round gold side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A modern reception area with a vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A group of people dining outdoors at a table with a palm tree in the foreground.

2. Hudson Parap

Parap

Belinda

HK$637

HK$701 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A restaurant with brick walls, hanging plants, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a quilted cover, a second bed, a green chair, a small table, and a TV on the wall.

Two people holding champagne bottles on a bed with a brick wall background.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

3. Litchfield Outback Resort

Batchelor

Jenny

HK$1,217

HK$1,339 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A pool with a natural rock design, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows allowing natural light.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee machine, and a window providing natural light.

4. Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Kakadu

Mark

HK$1,517

HK$1,668 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An aerial view of a modern building with a curved roof, surrounded by parking areas and greenery.

A buffet with various food items and serving utensils.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple levels and balconies.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

5. Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Jabiru

Stanley

HK$1,923

HK$2,115 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A swimming pool with multiple people, shaded by large canopies.

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

An open door leading to a room with tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements on stands.

6. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Lee Point

Leanne

HK$777

HK$855 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

An aerial view of a residential area with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a covered outdoor area, and RVs parked nearby.

A building with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by tall palm trees.

7. Contour Hotel Katherine

Katherine East

Walter

HK$1,207

HK$1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and shaded by a green and purple canopy.

A fenced outdoor area with trees and a covered structure.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A row of single-story motel buildings with individual rooms, a covered outdoor seating area, and a dirt parking lot.

8. Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

Mataranka

Matthew

HK$740

HK$813 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

9. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens

Ian

HK$1,315

HK$1,446 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A woman walking on a wooden deck with a satellite dish and a ceiling fan.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a small bathroom.

A bathtub with a child inside, a window with a yellow wall, and a wooden deck outside.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense foliage.

10. Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

Rum Jungle

Carolyn

HK$835

HK$919 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a green canopy.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator. There is a small seating area with a patterned bench and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A pathway leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a ceiling fan.

11. Aurora Kakadu Lodge

Jabiru

Jenny

HK$1,110

HK$1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a modern building and a tall tower in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, ceiling fan, and wooden flooring.

A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.

12. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

HK$857

HK$943 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a view of the ocean, furnished with sofas and a round table.

A Jeep parked on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A person preparing food in a kitchen with a cutting board, knife, cheese, and packaged items.

A building with a flat roof and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by grass and palm trees.

13. Skippers at Dundee

Dundee Beach

Nathaniel

HK$1,365

HK$1,501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

14. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Arnold

HK$858

HK$944 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern balcony with glass doors, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with a headboard, a small table, and a sofa.

15. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Alan

HK$857

HK$943 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A dining table with a plate of food, a drink, and a view of a swimming pool.

A modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a car park.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, multiple shelves of bottles, and a variety of bar tools.

16. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

Michael

HK$1,009

HK$1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the sea.

A wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

A beachfront property with multiple structures, including a main building and several smaller huts, surrounded by trees and a sandy beach.

Two people standing at a bar with a green outdoor background.

17. Crab Claw Island

Bynoe

Russell

HK$1,674

HK$1,841 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a mountain landscape.

A couple in a covered outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu, and a pool view in the background.

A modern building with a large glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.

A modern building with two-story structures, a covered walkway, and well-maintained landscaping.

18. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Piero

HK$988

HK$988 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A row of single-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by palm trees and other vegetation.

A two-story building with a covered porch and a small garden area.

A row of commercial dryers with stainless steel doors, arranged in a covered outdoor area.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, numbered rooms, and lush tropical plants.

19. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

HK$954

HK$954 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a white roof.

A motel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign for Blue Stone Motor Inn.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a covered area with a ceiling fan, and a view of a street in the background.

A dining table set with white plates, cutlery, and a candle.

20. Bluestone Motor Inn

Tennant Creek

Keith

HK$1,164

HK$1,281 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Holiday Rentals in Top End

Aparthotel

Hudson Parap

Parap

"Hidden gem Spacious apartment with attention to detail in its set up; everything thought of Location easy to get around Darwin Close to shops for meals etc Safe and quiet"

Aparthotel

A modern living room with a black sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There is a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a view, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Argus Apartments Darwin

Darwin City Centre

"Great location and very spacious. Staff were friendly and lovely to deal with."

Camping

Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

Rum Jungle

"The room seem to have been recently refurbished. The hostess was lovely and gave us local recommendations. Everything was as it should be a nice stay"

Cottage

An aerial view of a swimming pool with a unique shape, surrounded by a sandy area and equipped with several lounge chairs.

A modern room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, a grey sofa with cushions, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern, single-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony with black railings.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

Discovery Parks - Katherine

Lansdowne

"Great place for a family to stay. "

Aparthotel

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a balcony with a view.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A reception desk labeled 'QUEST' with a clock, framed pictures, and a welcome sign.

Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

"Everything is so close to the hotel even transport and comfortable rooms"

Aparthotel

A pool area with lounge chairs and a canopy labeled "PELICAN POOL & SPA HOIST".

A conference room with a long wooden table, black chairs, and a potted olive tree.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the balcony through glass doors.

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop garden, a marina with boats, and a view of the cityscape.

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Darwin City Centre

"Location was quite central, only a short walk to restaurants and shops. We loved the zen and uplifting pictures posted around the hotel walls. It was brilliant to be able to go up to the rooftop to eat and drink under the glorious sunset."

Camping

A poolside area with a table and chairs under a canopy, surrounded by lush greenery.

A cozy room with a bed, a reading area, and a bunk bed.

A food truck with a menu board and a life support chart on the fence.

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and papers.

Nitmiluk Cabins

Nitmiluk

"The cabin is meant for 5 people but it is way too small, we were really cramped in."

Aparthotel

A modern kitchen with a large island, a red accent wall, and a view to the outside.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating the name and location.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass shower enclosure, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with fruit, a round mirror, and a window with blinds.

Elsey on Parap

Parap

"The apt was clean, comfortable & well furnished. The pool was a nice addition for our stay because it was really hot. We also found the location convenient, easy walk to botanic garden, Museum of NT, and Parap Market."

Aparthotel

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, teal chairs, a bed with a view, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a blue chair and table.

An aerial view of a marina with boats, a large building with a curved roof, and a cityscape in the background.

A hotel with a pool area, including a beach and umbrellas.

Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

"Our flight arrived at 1:30am so check in at 2am. Easy access, excellent communication and instructions from Glenys, thank you for making the process so easy."

Aparthotel

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, two lamps, and two plush toys on the bed.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a black metal railing, and a bench.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

"Clean, good facilities and location. Only slight drawback was slightly patchy wifi, but not a major issue."

Aparthotel

A rooftop infinity pool with a view of the sunset, surrounded by modern architecture and greenery.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view to the outside.

A modern balcony with a glass table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area visible through the glass doors.

A modern building with a glass facade and green vertical lighting accents.

Magnum Serviced Apartments

Darwin City Centre

"Very central to Darwin city with easy walking distance to shops and attractions like Crocosaurus Cove, Museum and Art Gallery, Mindyl Beach Markets, Wharf and Esplanade. Great kitchen and laundry facilities and roof top views, bbq and pool were amazing. A slightly heated pool would have made the pool enjoyment even greater. A very comfortable, safe and clean place to stay."

Aparthotel

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear view of the pool.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a seating area with chairs and tables, and a sign reading "Adina Vibe".

A beach with clear waters, umbrellas, and a hotel in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, ottomans, and a patterned floor.

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Darwin City Centre

"Great location and price for a clean comfortable room with an amazing bed"

Aparthotel

An outdoor pool area with a blue pool, sun loungers, and potted plants.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a plant. There are framed pictures on the wall and a sign for AATKings.

A multi-story hotel with balconies on each floor, a visible sign with Chinese characters, and a red awning at the entrance.

A modern urban area with high-rise buildings, a mix of commercial and residential structures, and a clear sky.

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

Darwin City Centre

"Good to have a Kitchen in the unit."

Camping

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, an air conditioner, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A house with a large window and a garage, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, overlooking a garden with palm trees and a sunset view.

AAOK Lakes Resort & Caravan Park

Berry Springs

"Beautiful place to stay clean tidy lovely owners very helpful"

Apartment

A waterfront view with a large stadium, a swimming pool, and several high-rise buildings.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large window with a view, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

Darwin City Centre

"Great location in the waterfront district and the mid stay room clean was appreciated"

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A vast wetland with green vegetation and a reflective water body.

Kakadu National Park

9.2/10 (251 reviews)

This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia.

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A coastal park with a Ferris wheel, a pier, and a stadium.

Darwin Waterfront

9.2/10 (2,683 reviews)

Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.

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A fire performance with a performer on a tall ladder, surrounded by an audience in an outdoor setting with palm trees and tents.

Mindil Beach

8.8/10 (1,795 reviews)

Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.

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A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Litchfield National Park

9.8/10 (72 reviews)

Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End.

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A tree-lined street with parked cars, a building with balconies, and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

The Esplanade

8.8/10 (2,024 reviews)

During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and palm trees, during sunset.

Cullen Bay Marina

8.8/10 (1,513 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Darwin with a trip to Cullen Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Darwin Convention Centre

8.0/10 (524 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Darwin Convention Centre during your trip to Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Casuarina Beach

8.4/10 (829 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Casuarina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Darwin.

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A water body surrounded by dense green foliage.

Top Top End Hotel Reviews

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location especially for the beach markets next door. Two beautiful pools, beach lagoon and also infinity pool. Lots of dining options, a great relaxed vibe. Wish we had stayed longer, will return"

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

Rydges Darwin Central

10/10 Excellent

"Good room convenient location very central Needed a late checkout staff very helpful"

Mantra on the Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The harbour view was fantastic. A lovely, large apartment. Great pool."

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Just liked it! Good location in city center, staff were nice, it was clean and nice. You cannot get it wrong !"

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Few cracks starting to appear in corners, needs a bit of a general tidy up but thats being very picky, great place to stay, centrally located and easy walk to CBD, will stay again."

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

10/10 Excellent

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Argus Hotel Darwin

8/10 Good

"The staff here were very attractive and helpful and our room was spacious and clean and was a perfect home away from home during our 6 day stay in Darwin"

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and everything worked. Bed was comfortable."

More cheap stays in Top End

Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

HK$635

HK$698 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

HK$730

HK$804 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

51 Martins Road Mataranka NT

HK$740

HK$813 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (409 reviews)

Riverview Tourist Village

100 Victoria Hwy Katherine South NT

HK$839

HK$839 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (237 reviews)

Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

705 Litchfield Park Road Rum Jungle NT

HK$835

HK$919 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Goldfields Hotel Motel

113 Paterson Street Tennant Creek NT

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Top End hotels from HK$698

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Our top choices for Top End hotels

1. Cicada Lodge

2. Hudson Parap

3. Litchfield Outback Resort

4. Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

5. Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

6. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

7. Contour Hotel Katherine

8. Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

9. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

10. Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

11. Aurora Kakadu Lodge

12. Novotel Darwin Airport

13. Skippers at Dundee

14. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

15. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

16. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

17. Crab Claw Island

18. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

19. Discovery Parks - Darwin

20. Bluestone Motor Inn

Holiday Rentals in Top End

Hudson Parap

Argus Apartments Darwin

Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

Discovery Parks - Katherine

Quest Palmerston

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Nitmiluk Cabins

Elsey on Parap

Hudson Berrimah

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Magnum Serviced Apartments

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Luma Luma Holiday Apartments

AAOK Lakes Resort & Caravan Park

Darwin Waterfront Short Stay Apartments

Stay near popular Top End attractions

Kakadu National Park

Darwin Waterfront

Mindil Beach

Litchfield National Park

The Esplanade

Cullen Bay Marina

Darwin Convention Centre

Casuarina Beach

Learn more about Top End

Top Top End Hotel Reviews

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Leea Darwin

Rydges Darwin Central

Mantra on the Esplanade

Palms City Resort

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Argus Hotel Darwin

Hilton Darwin

More cheap stays in Top End

Comfort Inn Darwin

Capricornia Motel

Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park

Riverview Tourist Village

Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground

Goldfields Hotel Motel

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