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About the Hotel

38 Gardens Rd, Darwin, Australia, 0800

Rooms & Amenities

Darwin City Edge Motel & Suites has 60 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms include kitchenettes with stovetop burners, microwaves, and dishware. Interiors feature simple decor with white walls, wood veneer furniture, and gray carpeting.

Dining & Nearby Eats

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Mitchell Street, known for its restaurants, cafes, and nightlife. Nearby options include SkyCity Casino and Mindil Beach Markets, a seasonal bazaar with over 200 food and goods stalls from April to October.

Leisure & Recreation

Guests can use the outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and lounge chairs. The Gardens Park Golf Course is next door. Coin-operated laundry and a lobby with desktop computers are available on-site.

Location & Transport

The hotel is 0.5 km from Darwin's CBD, a 15-minute walk from downtown, and a 2-minute drive from Mindil Beach and Darwin Wharf Precinct. Nearby attractions include Crocosaurus Cove (0.5 km), Aquascene Fish Feeding (1 km), and the Botanic Gardens.

Services & Facilities

The lobby has a reception desk and seating. Off-street parking is available. Many guests use the hotel as a transit point before visiting Mary River or Kakadu National Parks.

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Max:
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205 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Double Room
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2 persons
175 sq. feet 
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1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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4 persons
305 sq. feet 
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Shower
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Getting around

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City Centre
Darwin3300 ft
Airports
Darwin International (DRW) 7.1 mi
Bathurst Island (BRT) 11.4 mi
Train
Darwin Train Station 5.9 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast

Spa & Leisure

  • Swimming pool

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

38 Gardens Rd, Darwin, Australia, 0800
Map view
38 Gardens Rd, Darwin, Australia, 0800
Nearby
Nawurlandja Lookout
1800 ft
Gallery
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1800 ft
Gallery
Paul Arnold Gallery
1800 ft
Gallery
Mason Gallery
1800 ft
Gallery
Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery
1800 ft
23 Daly St
Art Warehouse Pty Ltd
1800 ft
Star Village 32 Smith St
Star Village
1800 ft
U 2 2 Harriet Pl
Paul Johnstone Gallery
1800 ft
Access Road off Litchfield Park Road
The Cascades
2000 ft
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza
900 ft
109 Smith St Shop 3
Uncle Sam's Take Away Food
900 ft
109 Smith St # 5
Vault Cafe
2700 ft
Nab House Shop 3 71 Smith St
Amazing Thailand
3200 ft
58 Mitchell St
My Friend's Kitchen
3400 ft
52 Mitchell St Shop 3
Le Cure
3100 ft
Darwin Gpo U 9 48 Cavenagh St Darwin Post Office
The Honey Puff Cafe
1100 ft
1 Edmunds St
La Granita
3400 ft
69 Mitchell St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
7.6
7.6/10 based on 344 reviews
Chris
United Kingdom, November  2023
7.6/10

The hotel is ideally located close to the center and very close to the botanical gardens, offering a convenient stay. The rooms come with a good kitchen well stocked but fall short with a less than satisfactory shower. The service is exceptional with a lovely touch of personal care. However, the dining options are limited, and improvements could be made in this area.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms have a good kitchen well stocked but the shower quality could be better.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with a lovely lady even bringing scales from home upon request.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently situated, very close to the botanical gardens and a short distance to casuarina shops.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was satisfactory but limited in options.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and offer a comfortable stay.
Jamie
United Kingdom, November  2023
8.0/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, reasonably near the city centre and Mindil Beach. The service was exceptional, with a lovely lady going above and beyond to provide assistance during my stay. However, the rooms could use some improvement, particularly with the shower. The dining experience offered traditional regional homemade products, which added a nice touch to the stay.

Rooms
7.0
The room with a balcony was spacious and clean. The shower was less than satisfactory.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with a lovely lady fulfilling my request promptly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was reasonably near to the city centre, making it convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered traditional regional homemade products, which added a delightful taste of the local cuisine.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Jim
United Kingdom, November  2023
8.6/10

The hotel had lovely service, with a fantastic lady assisting me with scales that she brought from home. The rooms with balcony and kitchenette were excellent, although the shower was less than satisfactory. The location was close to Darwin central area and main shops. The dining experience included delicious home-made jams. The facilities were top-notch.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms with balcony and kitchenette were excellent, although the shower was less than satisfactory.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with a lovely lady helping me out by bringing scales from home.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was close to Darwin central area and main shops.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience included delicious home-made jams.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch.
Geoff
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.2/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, reasonably near the city center and opposite the Botanic Gardens. The rooms are spacious and modern with a good kitchen well stocked with cooking facilities, but the shower was less than satisfactory. The service was exceptional with a lovely lady going the extra mile to provide scales for weighing luggage. The dining experience included fresh salads, and the facilities were top-notch. While the location is great for accessing tourist areas, it lacks nearby food or shopping outlets.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and modern with a good kitchen well stocked with cooking facilities, but the shower was less than satisfactory.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional with a lovely lady going the extra mile to provide scales for weighing luggage.
Location
7.0
The hotel is conveniently located, reasonably near the city center and opposite the Botanic Gardens, making it great for accessing tourist areas. However, it lacks nearby food or shopping outlets.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience included fresh salads.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch.
Gillian
United Kingdom, June  2023
7.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms come with a balcony, but the shower was less than satisfactory. On the bright side, the cooking facilities were handy, and the kitchen was well stocked. The service was exceptional, with a lovely lady going the extra mile to fulfill our request for scales. However, the hotel's location is not ideal, as it's not near any food or shopping outlets. Despite this, the property is close to the markets and Casuarina shops, making it convenient for some activities.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms come with a balcony and have cooking facilities. The shower was less than satisfactory, though the kitchen was well stocked.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional; we asked for scales, and a lovely lady brought some in from home to assist us.
Location
6.0
The hotel is not near any food or shopping outlets, which is a downside, but it's conveniently located close to the markets and Casuarina shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience included hot dogs, which was satisfactory for a quick meal option.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities provided were functional but not exceptional. Some areas could use improvement.
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