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Reviews of Stunning Esplanade City Stay

102 Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#162 of 230 hotels in Darwin

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Review score

Based on 21 apartment reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fan on balcony, hotchpotch of crockery, sink in 2nd bedroom faulty - did not empty, old sound system, broken hotplate on stove, noisy air conditioner in 2nd bedroom

    Lounge area

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mixture of towels, no handtowels, light switch in 1 bedroom wouldn't turn on, lots of large knives for food preparation., but no serrated edge knife. Perhaps a sandwich toaster would be good and a coffee plunger.

    Location along the esplanade was excellent and close proximity to inner city Darwin great. Beds comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Many facilities in the property were not of use (washing machine, clothes dryer, guest bedroom airconditioning). As well as not being at advises prior of an additional fee for parking on site. The couches felt extremely dirty and gave off quite a rash.

    Very easy to access and secure

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location with great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think if we had 2 keys that would have been very helpful.

    I felt it was a great location and unit had everything we needed. It was neat, tidy and clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, just would have had maybe some pool towels as well instead of just bath towels. But that’s not that big of a deal

    Super comfy apartment loved it heaps

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great location! Right on the Esplanade and only a short walk to Aquascene, Mindil Beach, Tour Bus Collection Point & City Centre. We stayed over a weekend and while there was music pumping at the local clubs, you couldn't hear it with the doors closed. The host was friendly and happy which made a great start to the holiday and the apartment had everything we needed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty dishes in dishwasher Towels in washing machine Toilet not clean

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    5.0
    Wouldn't recommend as owner not wanting to keep clean, Unacceptable stay unless clean & maintaned
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The condition in the unit was dirty, hadn't been cleaned, the cook top, fridge & pots where also dirty & rusty therefore we couldn't cook any meal at the unit which was very disappointing. My friend & I used one bathroom between us as the shower & toilet were filthy, one toilet seat needed replacing. The fans in the bedroom were also dirty so we just used the pedestool fan. The mattress on one bed & all the pillows were so stained i wouldn't give them to anyone or charity. We had to ask for a new mattress protector & pillows. The dryer filter & the washing machine also needed cleaning before we could use them. The owner wasn't interested in sending in any cleaners. We cleaned the unit & anything we used before & after we left. There's no clerical staff or office at this place either

    The location was in a good area close to shopping and restaurants

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    4.0
    The Little Things..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In isolation, small things are inconsequential. The cluster of many small things, however, was quite impactful. From ants roaming around kitchen benches when we arrived and throughout our stay; grubbiness of surfaces and cutlery/crockery on arrival (maybe the RinseAid in the dishwasher needs a top up); the smell of the apartment; the smoke alarm going off at 2am due to a flat battery - representing a lack of routine maintenance - an untimely response and no retribution from owner, and self-sourced replacement not available until trading hours the next morning; to name a few of the more noteworthy 'small' things. Expectations were high based on apartment description. Perhaps would have been less disappointed - even at the same price - if a more accurate description was given to align with actual experience.

    This property's location was the star of the show, although many things were not as described, including 'Rooftop Pool' and 'Private Beach Area'. Proximity to Waterfront and other CBD precincts was good, as was undercover secure parking.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    4.0
    Definitely would not stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Badly in need of a upgrade The inclusions like linen bedding crockery cooking and eating utensils very grubby Dishwasher full of dirty dishes ect and smelt terrible

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location, friendly staff and comfortable. All I need when on vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The previous customer's sheets were washed but left in the machine. Not a huge inconvenience but something to consider.

    The location of the property met our needs and allowed easy access to all we needed during our stay. The man who met us upon arrival was awesome and nothing was too hard even when I left something in the room on departure and he needed to attend to let me back into the room. All done with a smile.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay. Would definitely book again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing. It was lovely.

    Excellent location and beautiful apartment. Easy to collect keys for the apartment and for parking. Balcony with city views. Great pool to cool off and relax. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Position. Comfy and clean

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners have a list of check out demands including the washing of all linen, amongst other demands. Booking.com has a check out at noon they have a list in the property stating 10 am. The apartment also has a parking spot allocated but the owner charged extra to use the spot allocated to the apartment.

    It was clean and central

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    10
    We really enjoyed our stay at this apartment , great location and well managed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

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