Name: Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin, Apartment Hotel in Darwin - ALL
Address: 88 The Esplanade, DARWIN, 800, AU
Telephone: +61889434333
Rating: 3.6

Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

Providing comfort and convenience in the heart of the city, Mantra on the Esplanade is located in a prime waterfront location on the Esplanade, overlooking Darwin Harbour. Our hotel has a range of spacious accommodation options with sweeping views across the harbour or city including Hotel Rooms and self-contained One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments, as well as the luxurious Penthouse Suites. Take a short stroll to the neighbouring Mitchell Street; Darwin's vibrant restaurant and entertainment precinct.

Mantra on the Esplanade's Hotel Rooms, self-contained One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments and two bedroom Penthouse Suites are all designed to reflect Darwin's tropical style and all boast city or Darwin Harbour views.

Take some time to relax at the onsite beauty salon and soak up the tropical Darwin heat before cooling off in our outdoor pool. An onsite tour desk and secure parking will help to enhance your Darwin holiday experience at Mantra on the Esplanade.

Terence Lee Chik, Hotel Management

To speak to a Reservations Consultant please contact 1300 987 610. ***Important Information*** Closures: - Telegraph Eating House & Bar is closed indefinitely. This hotel does not accept cash as a payment method. Credit, debit and prepaid cards are accepted to buy goods and services. Maintenance Notice: We are currently painting the Mantra on the esplanade building. These works are scheduled to be completed around the end of July 2024. We apologised for any inconvenience this may cause

Hotel extras

Mix of hotel and apartment style rooms
Outdoor pool, close to the city
In-room wireless internet access
All major attractions pick up from hotel
Close to the Darwin Convention Centre

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Hotel Room City View

2 pers. max
27 m² / 290 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Hotel Room Harbour View

2 pers. max
27 m² / 290 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Harbour view

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Penthouse

Penthouse Apartment

4 pers. max
108 m² / 1162 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Harbour view or Ocean/Sea view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment City View

3 pers. max
54 m² / 581 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment Harbour View

3 pers. max
54 m² / 581 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Harbour view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

5 pers. max
81 m² / 871 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

2 Bedroom Dual Key City View

5 pers. max
81 m² / 871 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s) and 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

2 Bedroom Dual Key Harbour

5 pers. max
81 m² / 871 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Joinable bed(s)
Views: Harbour view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

3 Bedroom Apartment

7 pers. max
108 m² / 1162 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 2 x Joinable bed(s)
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Hotel location

Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

88 The Esplanade
800 DARWIN
Australia

GPS:-12.463172, 130.838528

+61 8 8943 4333

+61 8 8943 4388

Bus stop
Ferries
Airport

Darwin Bus Interchange

Bus stop

Access: 550 m / 0.34 mi 7 min walk / 3 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Cullen bay ferry terminal

Ferries

Access: 3.7 km / 2.3 mi 39 min walk / 7 min drive

Taxi

13 AUD 13 AUD

Darwin international Airport

Airport

Access: 11.2 km / 6.96 mi 16 min drive

Taxi

25 AUD 25 AUD

Crocosaurus Cove

Aquarium

Access: 240 m / 0.15 mi 3 min walk / 1 min drive

Taxi

9 AUD 9 AUD

Aqua Park

Amusement park

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 19 min walk / 5 min drive

Botanical gardens

Access: 2.4 km / 1.49 mi 31 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Casino

Access: 2.5 km / 1.55 mi 31 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Museum and Art Gallery of the NT

Art and Culture

Access: 4.2 km / 2.61 mi 50 min walk / 8 min drive

Taxi

13 AUD 13 AUD

Crocodylus Park

Zoo

Access: 14.7 km / 9.13 mi 2 hrs walk / 16 min drive

Taxi

40 AUD 40 AUD

Darwin Esplanade

With sea view

Access: 10 m / 0.01 mi 1 min walk / 1 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Water front Precinct

Bay

Access: 1.8 km / 1.12 mi 16 min walk / 4 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Fort Hill Wharf

Marina

Access: 2.3 km / 1.43 mi 22 min walk / 6 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Lake Alexander

Lake

Access: 6.6 km / 4.1 mi 1 hrs walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

15 AUD 15 AUD

Nightcliff foreshore

Beach area

Access: 11.3 km / 7.02 mi 2 hrs walk / 16 min drive

Taxi

30 AUD 30 AUD

Berry Springs National Park

National park

Access: 50 km / 31.05 mi 41 min drive

Taxi

100 AUD 100 AUD

Mitchell centre

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 300 m / 0.19 mi 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Hanuman

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 450 m / 0.28 mi 6 min walk / 2 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Deck Bar

Bar

Access: 650 m / 0.4 mi 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Smith Street Mall

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 650 m / 0.4 mi 8 min walk / 2 min drive

Taxi

7 AUD 7 AUD

Stokes hill Wharf

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 2.3 km / 1.43 mi 28 min walk / 6 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Casuarina square

Shopping district

Access: 13 km / 8.07 mi 17 min drive

Taxi

35 AUD 35 AUD

Hotel services

Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 10:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets not allowed
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
100% Non Smoking Property

Pool

Make the most of the warm Darwin weather during your stay and soak up the tropical heat poolside at our refreshing outdoor pool.

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ALL Rating 3.6/5 746 reviews

. J. Couples - 3/10/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The stay was just average overall. The location is definitely a plus since it is convenient and easy to access many places around the area. However, the overall experience could have been better. The staff were not particularly friendly, which made the service feel a bit lacking. Another inconvenience was that breakfast was not provided in the same hotel, so guests had to go to a different hotel for it, which was not very practical. That said, if you are mainly looking for a place to sleep and the location is your main priority, and you do not mind these inconveniences, then this place could still be an option.

Simon S. Business - 3/9/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Disappointing

White A. Business - 3/8/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff are always friendly and helpful. Aircon is really effective - I turn it off to sleep!

Stuart H. Business - 3/4/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The units are a great size. Unfortunately everything is outdated. The lift is old and has panels missing. The picture frames are mouldy The bathrooms and furniture are dirty and old. We didn't have breakfast at the Esplanade. Instead we were told we can eat at the sister hotel down the road. We didn't get a welcome drink on the day because they ran out and we had to wait a day for the team to get drinks from the sister hotel. The foyer feels abandoned with a large visitor information centre that is empty. It is a real shame to see a hotel in such a good location with lots of potential get neglected as it is. We have stayed here a few times over the past year and it is getting worse within that time. We will be trying somewhere else for our next work trip.

Dear Mr H., Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and for your continued loyalty as a Platinum member. I’m very sorry to hear that your recent stay did not meet expectations, particularly regarding the cleanliness, condition of the rooms, and the experience on arrival. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and I apologise for the inconvenience caused. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can review these concerns and work on improving these areas. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with a much better experience in the future. Kind regards, Gautam Jayakumar Front Office Manager

Matthew V. Couples - 3/4/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Happy with the location. Staff at reception were friendly. However for a 5 night stay, no one came to clean the room, change any towels, empty any rubbish. The hot water was non existent, so mostly cold showers. I asked reception about rubbish I wanted to get rid of, they said someone will be there. No one came, so when I went looking for someone, they suggested I take it to the basement rather than offering to help me. For a hotel stay, paying the same amount as other hotels with similar services, it was disappointing.

Dear Mr V., Thank you for sharing your feedback following your recent stay with us. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed our location and found the reception team friendly. However, I’m very sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with housekeeping, rubbish removal, and the hot water during your stay. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and I apologise for the inconvenience caused. Your comments have been shared with the team so we can review and improve these areas. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Gautam Jayakumar Front Office Manager