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 | |  |  | Holiday Inn Darwin (used to be Centra): Comfy, well located | Tip Rating:    Satisfaction:   |  |  | |  |
Location/Exterior: The HI Darwin is a round tower, so your view will vary from ocean to town depending on where you are located . Located adjacent a park which sits on a cliff overlooking the alligator infested ocean water, it is a 2 minute walk to excellent restaurants serving local fare (alligator, kangaroo, etc) and the main party zone a pleasant 10 minute stroll. Rooms: The rooms are fairly standard. The bathroom was aside the main door, fairly small with sink, toilet and shower/tub combo. Sufficient towels were supplied daily, including enough for daily trips to the pool. The rooms were always cleaned to a good standard. The bed and bedding were comfortable (queen), and a small desk was provided, along with 2 chairs and a dresser. The TV was approx 19” with limited channels (approx 16-18) and on-demand movies. Overall the furnishings were adequate but somewhat dated. There was a small buffet of sorts set up between the bathroom entrance and bed area. This was handy and served as a kitchenette during my extended stay. My main beef with the room was the presence of a small army of ants. They would arrive for a daily parade from the corner of the bathroom, over the buffet and up the wall. Eventually after about a week we came to an agreement of sorts and as they appeared to be using my room only as a thoroughfare enroute to bigger things, and not as a stopping point I let them be. That being said – word to the wise for those not as adaptable to l’il critters. Amenities & Restaurants: The bar and restaurant on the main floor look onto the outdoor salt-water pool. They are small but the bar served a decent selection of reasonably priced beer. I only ate a sandwich or 2 in the restaurant but they were all good and quite cheap (about 6$ US per). The pool itself was awesome, as would any cool water be in hot sunny climates. The water was quite warm, surrounded by palm trees. A night swim is great as the air cools a bit, but the water warm, and lit from inside giving a peaceful glow under the stars.
Friendly staff, good pool area, decent views if you're on the right side of hotel. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 112 The EsplanadaDirections: Located in the central business district, at the end of the main drag, facing the water.Website: http://www.hotelclub.net/DirectHotel.asp?id=1627
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I didn't stay here, but it is one of the most well known for backpackers and is located centrally in the city with a great atmosphere and great for any young travellers needs. Cheap, affordable and you cant go wrong if with this location. Dorms start from $18 Aussie bucks a night and Doubles and twins from $50.
Has a balcony/common room, Spa & Sundeck, T.V rooms, Travel Desk, Large Kitchen, Free lockers,Linen, internet and airport Shuttle bus. Centrally located it is the most convenient of all the backpackers in Darwin City. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 69a Mitchell St DarwinPhone: +61 8 8941-9722 or 1800 351 313Directions: Right in the Middle of one of Darwins Main Streets Mitchell Street, very central and easy to find.Website: http://www.chillis.com.au/default.html Other Contact: info@chillis.com.au
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