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The Cavenagh

3.5 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near The Esplanade

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In the heart of Darwin City Centre, The Cavenagh offers a vibrant atmosphere with concerts and live shows. Enjoy modern European cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or sip a drink at the bar. With laundry facilities and luggage storage available, you'll appreciate this motel's blend of convenience and entertainment.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
The current price is $59
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

Room options

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Studio Twin | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio King Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Twin Poolside

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Poolside

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio King and Single

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Family

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • Smith Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 13 min drive
  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perk And Palate - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cavenagh

The Cavenagh offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Cavenagh, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 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
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Cavenagh - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 21 2026 to May 14 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Laundry facilities
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.

Also known as

Cavenagh Darwin
Cavenagh Hotel
Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Darwin
The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cavenagh offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cavenagh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Cavenagh?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Cavenagh?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cavenagh?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cavenagh?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Cavenagh?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Cavenagh and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. The Cavenagh also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cavenagh?

Yes, The Cavenagh offers Modern European cuisine.

What's the area around The Cavenagh like?

The Cavenagh is in Darwin City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from The Esplanade and 10 minutes' walk from Darwin Waterfront. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Reviews

The Cavenagh Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The bar served very good meals and had a great selection of pub food. (3 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, with plenty of seating options and a lively atmosphere. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel to stay in. Great value. Location excellent. Would stay again if I visit Darwin again.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great room and central to the city.
Wade, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Just a good clean central CBD hotel with great range of beers, awesome steaks and posirive vibe
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have had a pleasant stay and experienced no issues. Very nice staff and would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Japeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and suitably priced for location and facilities. Good food and Pub facilities too.
Dean Peter, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very nice area will come back.
Talia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very nice to stay there.
Janine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Definitely coming back next time
Leimoko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern hotel.

Modern clean room with easy access to the sea front and eateries.
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location was fantastic
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable and clean. Staff were awesome! Only small issue was the leak in the ceiling which dripped on the bed. Otherwise great!
Jacky, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everyone was friendly , very relaxed atmosphere
Aimee, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff and nice pool.
Jamie White, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic location. Excellent steaks. Live music was a bonus!
Anna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room and property stayed one night enjoyed live music 🎵
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good position and relaxed old style pub atmosphere.
rhonda, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Jom, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good atmosphere
Andrew, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good spot to stay
Ray, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Claudine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place quiet after 9:30pm have already booked our stay for next year
Adam, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location and ambience
Simon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very noisy at night, but good place to stay close to city amenities . Reasonable price, clean.
Jocelyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were brilliant
Gloria, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, had everything you could need. Live music and pub. Staff were wonderful and food at restaurant was delicious.
Ann, 3-night trip