Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Darwin with an outdoor pool

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Balcony
Penthouse (Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Balcony
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Dual Key)

  • 872 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse (Apartment)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 3 King Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 581 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room, City View (Hotel)

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbor View (Dual Key)

  • 872 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, Harbor View (Hotel)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Hotel Room Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment Harbour View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Hotel Room City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment With City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darwin

Located in Darwin City Centre, Mantra on the Esplanade is adjacent to The Esplanade and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Darwin Waterfront. This 204-room, 4.5-star hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shenannigans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hanuman - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mantra on the Esplanade

Luxury hotel in Darwin with an outdoor pool
Guests of Mantra on the Esplanade enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. Self parking is available for AUD 19 per night. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel
Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel Darwin
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Mantra Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Darwin
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Mantra on the Esplanade offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Mantra on the Esplanade?

This hotel is situated in Darwin City Centre within a short 1-minute walk of The Esplanade and also 17 minutes on foot from Darwin Waterfront. You'll also find Darwin Harbour and Darwin Entertainment Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Yes, secured parking is offered for AUD 19 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade feature a casino?

No, Mantra on the Esplanade doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mantra on the Esplanade?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include kitchens and harbor views.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Mantra on the Esplanade offers breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Mantra on the Esplanade allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mantra on the Esplanade.

Are there connecting rooms at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Mantra on the Esplanade?

The closest major airport to Mantra on the Esplanade is Darwin International Airport (DRW), which is 8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy harbor or city views.

Mantra on the Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Munib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff member who checked me in was extremely ill mannered, his first question to me was how did you get in. I explained to him that the hotel guests were coming in and since I have a booking I came in. Then he said show me your booking and I’d I provided him then he said there is no room available and I need to call wotif and sort it out with them I told him that I have already payed for it and I don’t have anywhere else to go. He said can’t you see I am trying to help you here “it’s your fault u made booking late night mind you it was between 8:30 to 9 pm. Finally he gave me a room took 200$ bond money and told me that the hotel might kick me out tomorrow because that’s not the room I am supposed to stay in, and told me that it might cost me extra 50$ per night. Since I was in a bad situation that night I just took the key and proceeded to my room. The staff member did not have a name batch, it looked like he was from an Indian descent and had short curly hair. I have stayed in many hotels around the world from 3 stars to 7 stars but this was the most pathetic and terrible experience I’ve had so far. I checked out after 2 days and stayed for in another hotel for the rest of my trip. Please pay attention to your staff training and their communication skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

severino, PANAMA

Liked: Staff & service
Very old hotel the air conditioning does not work in the rooms but it is the corridors in the hobby Must Must be urgently reformed this hotel even the obi was really terrible bad bad bad bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

LD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location but the reception staff were not professional and borderline rude. We checked-in on New Year’s Day, understandably no one would like to work on a public holiday but the receptionist on duty was just agitated and unpleasant to deal with. We didn’t feel welcomed and this set the tone for the rest of our stay. In the evening, I noticed one of the towels were ripped so I asked room service / reception to replace and they promised to bring it up. I fell asleep waiting for someone to come to the room and in the morning I had to call again to remind them to bring up the towel. On checkout, the reception staff also seemed u professional. She was on the phone and gestured with her hands to just leave the key cards with her. No exchange of words or general courtesy. Management please invest in the customer service of staff as their behaviour takes away from the guest experience. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlene, Darwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view over the harbour is amazing. Close to the shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Staff & service
Cycad plants at front of building need immediate attention - first impression of Motel not good. Blankets in room bare and we had no confidence they were clean for our stay. Stayed 2 nights for $300 and assumed, like a normal motel, that after our 1st night stay the room would be tidied / bed made / bathroom cleaned / towels replaced etc. No this service has to be booked in advance and an extra $45 paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner
Landscaping requires immediate attention - Cycad plants look terrible in front of Motel. Blankets for bed are old / tired and did not have confidence they had been cleaned. Stayed 2 nights for $300 and after first night assumed that the bed would be made for 2nd night / towels renewed / bathroom cleaned etc. found out not the case unless for give prior notice for this service and paid extra $45.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zita

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

Darwin visit

Stay at the Mantra on the Esplanade in Darwin was excellent ! Perfect location Quiet with a lovely view and close to the supermarket and eateries Foyer a bit dated Our 1 bedroom apartment fully equipped with many appliances Anything we asked for was acted on promptly Staff extremely helpful and obliging Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like most hotels in Darwin, it needs an upgrade, especially the bathrooms. Also the AC in the rooms is controlled and nowhere near cool enough - please lower the temperature to give guests some more control over the environment in the rooms, especially in this climate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was quite pricey, it made up for it with how spacious the rooms were and the beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was great but it was really slippery getting out of the bath/shower. In the end, I enjoyed my room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for our stay. A big plus was the magnificent balcony views. Reception and cleaning staff were always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

No wifi

The window in the bedroom was very dirty, and wifi didn’t work at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Property is showing its age, outside room windows were dirty and mouldy. Evacuation alarm activated three times in a 24hr period (last one at 4.20am) causing the evacuation via stairwell from the 8th floor which is not good for the elderly with medical problems. No assistance offered by management, nor apology. The location is convenient with excellent harbour views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew, Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant enough hotel well located near the Esplanade. Has nice view of the bay from my room (though a balcony would have been nice). Hotel pool was handy way to start the day
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to supermarkets and restaurants. Nice park with walking patjs across the road
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, excellent view, nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big open living area, bright lighting in the bathroom, reading lights at the bedside that worked, lovely little balcony, comfortable KS bed, excellent air conditioner, powerful shower pressure, kitchen had good supply of basic amenities, lounge was comfortable and overall, the room was very functional, quiet, safe, clean and had a good vibe!! (Just a little dated but nothing a good paint job and new floorings wouldn't fix!)
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024