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The Cavenagh

3.5 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2026

Room options

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Boutique Twin

Boutique Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Boutique King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • ‪Ruby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪City Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cav - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cavenagh

The Cavenagh offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of 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 travellers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
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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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop

Travelling 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

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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, Union Pay
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 that you 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. However, 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 on-site 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 10-minute walk from Darwin Waterfront and 4 minutes' walk from Smith Street Mall. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.

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The Cavenagh Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Live music
Location
Pub
Food
Bar
Restaurant
Ambience
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern hotel.

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very good atmosphere
Andrew, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff and nice pool.
Jamie White, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location was very convenient. Reception staff super friendly. Bed was a bit hard. It was noisy up until about 10.30pm but to be expected as it is part of a pub and we stayed on a Friday night.
Sonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were brilliant
Gloria, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Claudine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and ambience
Simon, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly helpful staff Rooms could do with a paint job
Kerrie, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Good spot to stay
Ray, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub food and music
Greg, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located, friendly staff, clean and tidy and surprisingly quiet apart from room doors and main security gate that bang closed quite loudly as guests come and go. I’d definitely stay here again. Good value for the price, too.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good CBD location, love to come back again, Staff very friendly and approachable, and knowledgeable. Like to have more bright lights in the room. Perfect. Like to recommend to my friends who will be traveling soon from Singapore.
Francis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were fantastic- very friendly and had ideas of what to do on our trip to Darwin. Rooms were standard fair and clean. Great atmosphere around the pool with DJ and live music at different times
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff food good nice music nice room
Brian, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and this place were truly amazing receptionist JoyJoy was a truly beautiful helpful human being who was wonderful to us in a difficult time ..property had everything you could want and was very clean. 10/10
Brenton, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, bar and bistro on site, walkable to the main attractions in the CBD .. no lift but staff offered to help with bags if I needed. Rooms are older but comfy bed, good shower and clean.
Sylvia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I moved from a more expensive hotel to the Cav and I enjoyed the Cav more. While it might be a bit daggy and dated all the positives made up for it - It was more accessible to everything, Darwin's free buses just around the corner and exceptionally hospitable and friendly staff, and great live music in the late afternoon/early evening. I would not hesitate to stay again.
Jillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Budget Accommodation
Sio, 3-night trip