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About this property
The Cavenagh Hotel is located 700 metres from Darwin Convention Centre, 900 metres from Darwin Entertainment Centre, 500 metres from Crocosaurus Cove and a 700 metre walk from the Darwin Waterfront Precinct with its manmade lagoon and many bars and restaurants. Darwin International Airport is 7 km away. The Hotel offers a swimming pool, a bar and an award-winning restaurant, The bar has a wide choice of craft beer, while The Cav restaurant serves local and international cuisine. All year long, guests can enjoy night entertainment including live music. The property is close to the main bus interchange where people can get the bus to the mindil beach sunset markets Recently won BEST PUB STYLE ACCOMMODATION from Hospitality NT Australian Hotels Association 2023 Each air-conditioned room offers king-size beds, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV. Complimentary WIFI is also available to hotel guests. Facilities include a shared kitchen, lounge area, luggage storage and laundry room. This venue is a busy bar, restaurant and live music venue. Live music close to rooms every night until 10pm.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
Australia
“Everything always made feel welcome Staff are amazing Food was great Can’t wait till next year” - Dheeraj
Australia
“Very well maintained and clean rooms. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room had a full size fridge and ironing facility. Laundry was also available. The pool was amazing, pool towels were available at the reception for free. The kitchen...” - Irina
Switzerland
“The receptionists were sooooo friendly, nice and accommodating, I almost never experienced this - awesome! The pool is clean and has nice deckchairs. The room is also clean with good shower and bed. Location is great, in the middle of Darwin.” - Susan
Australia
“King size bed room for suitcases.. fridge and kettle. Desk” - Denise
Australia
“Closeness to Darwin Waterfront The pool was fantastic Quiet at night Comfortable bed Staff were very friendly” - Megan
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Comfy beds; it was great to have a dorm room with single beds and not bunk beds. Bedside lights and sockets next to each bed. Good WiFi. Well equipped kitchen.” - Kamalpreet
Australia
“NO BUNK BEDS! Which is the bed part of sharing a room. Comfortable beds. Spacious room.” - Melanie
Australia
“Friendly stuff, receptionist gave us excellent travel tips going into Litchfield and for Darwin. Live music each night, stopping at 10pm so you get a good night rest. Rooms were clean.” - Ian
Australia
“Food great at pub and having share kitchen was brilliant” - Lil
Australia
“Great Staff, good food, good location, value for money. Thanks Cav!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Cav
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.








The fine print
You must show a valid credit card/debit card and photo ID upon check in. Failure to comply with this policy may result in cancellation of your booking.
Please note there is no lift at the property, rooms are accessed via stairs.
Please note there is no on-site parking. Street parking is available at a charge of approximately AUD $2.50 per hour.
Please note not all rooms at The Cavenagh have a window. The rooms in the internal part of the hotel have a skylight instead.
Due to having a bar & restaurant onsite at the property, some rooms nearby the pool area may be subject to noise. If you would like a quieter room please request a room in the internal section of the hotel. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking form.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Cavenagh in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.