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Reviews of Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront 4 stars

7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#108 of 230 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 524 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Short stay in a position close to the harbour and walkway to Darwin central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a bit old probably due for a refurbish but the location was fantastic. Breakfast was good.

    We had a quiet room round the back which was good as the air conditioner was noisy and we were able to turn it off overnight as the room did not get hot. The location was fantastic with lots of restaurants around.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I've stayed at this property several times, and unfortunately, the check-in process continues to be frustrating. Every time I check in, there are issues with my booking details. I have to repeatedly remind staff about what is included in my reservation, and even after confirming everything at check-in, I'm asked again at check-out to provide proof of what was included. This has happened on multiple stays and creates unnecessary stress. It would greatly improve the guest experience if the front desk team could review booking details more carefully in advance and ensure consistent communication between check-in and check-out staff.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    See above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was excellent had everything we wanted

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location but you’re paying well over the odds for the cheap room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s like a 3 star motel but expensive. Bed very average. But it was clean.

    Location to terminal was great and the precinct was excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Surrounded around great bars & restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room only cleaned every third day. Towels didn’t dry so had to keep asking for more. Hotel needs a bit of a refresh.

    Close to everything.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are slightly smaller than standard, however still very comfortable

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not serviced during 2 nights stay.

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Location and ambience resulted in a relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool has a few marks on the bottom. Maybe more staff in the kitchen as supplies ran out a few times

    Entry and reception was very good. Decorative features and indigenous explanations good. Location in the heart of the leisure precinct. Loved the bottle of wine! Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite expensive

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay whilst in Darwin, close to a variety of restaurants bascically right at the doorstep, quite at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Location was brilliant!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    7.0
    Maybe change of towels each day would have been nice. Bathroom a bit grubby but understand because of weather
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was noisy being near the sky walk lift

    Close to city Plenty of facilities nearby

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location - Beach, Restaurants, Walks, Wharf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our room wasn't cleaned or serviced one. As we were on the top level, they would start their clean at the bottom every day and by the time we would return to our room at 4.00pm they still would not have come by and by then we were back relaxing in our room.

    Great location, right on the marina beach front. Next to shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Booking.com. did not communicate our request for two single beds correctly. This is no fault of the Hotel and The Hotel staff helped as best they could last minute. Which was great.

    Great location and staff helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Loved it especially the location and excellent varied restaurants nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn’t serviced daily.

    Very good location, not far from town and well situated in a vibrant area .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Nice stay in great location great eateries
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold pool needing maintenance Hallway carpets smelling like mould/needing replacement Room service evening meal was forgotten but on enquiry was received but spoilt by being microwaved to heat.. City view was the carpark

    Location & restaurants

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    7.0
    Good but interior needs a facelift
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mould on curtains mould on windows

    Good service, access from carpark

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location. However expensive for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Based on cost no free parking and rooms only cleaned and made up after 3rd day. Stayed 7 nights and room only cleaned once

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location on the harbour front. Surprised room service was only every 4 th day. Restaurant badly understaffed. Othe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Now getting a little tired. Noticed windows needed cleaning. Restaurant was badly understaffed.

    Convenient location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ensuite setup

    Location and customer service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Despite some of the above comments we would recommend to others based on staff service and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    In house dining dishes etc left in the corridor all day. ( not ours, other rooms) Windows quite externally poor condition which detracted from the so called ocean view. Breakfast facility at Curves was pretty good as was the staff service but the set up of the cool cabinet for fruit,milk,yoghurt and cold cuts was a bottleneck and poorly designed.

    Location was why we choose Vibes so that was most satisfactory. Room was good and the bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cleaning service except one day when we got clean towels. Curve restaurant never open for breakfast.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Happy with everything but quite expensive per night, but similar to the rest of Darwin

    Location was great near lots of good restaurants

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    8.0
    A great stay in a terrific location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant front desk and room staff. Friendly, helpful, and professional - special mention for Mr P ! 😃

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Great location, quiet room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Aqua View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Garden/outdoor arm chair in room extremely uncomfortable with thin cushions. Not suitable for inside or a comfortable sitting experience. Bed was quite firm which was uncomfortable for me.

    Location was fantastic. Room was a good size and well cleaned. Use of secure parking facility next to hotel was well managed and easy.

    Stayed in June 2025

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