Darwin: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Darwin side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel	Best Value Argus Hotel Darwin	Luxury Hilton Darwin
Guest score	8.3/10	8.3/10	8.6/10
Reviews	3,143	2,977	572
Stars	★★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Area	Darwin CBD	Darwin CBD	Darwin CBD
Reference price per night	€89	€90	€148
Guests like	Location: Central spot within walking distance of the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Views: Overlooks the harbour and bay with clear sights of the sunset.	Location: Quiet street within walking distance of the city centre, shops, and restaurants. Staff: Friendly, helpful team available 24 hours to assist with luggage and requests.	Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful and efficient service. Location: Central position within walking distance of the waterfront, shops, and restaurants.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Tasty food with good variety, though coffee quality and dietary options can be limited.	Breakfast: Continental selection of toast and cereal, though lacks hot food or protein options.	Value For Money: Luxurious experience, though room rates, parking, and dining costs are high.
Good for	pool, family, gym, ac, breakfast	pool, gym, ac, breakfast	family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel if price matters most, Argus Hotel Darwin for the best balance of score and price, and Hilton Darwin if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.