Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Australia , Darwin & Surrounds - NT
DARWIN, Kitchener Drive, 7
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10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Steven

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Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Sue

My only gripe was we couldn’t turn the light on in the bathroom without the fan turning on. The noise of the fan was very loud in the rest of room. Other than that our stay was great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Chris

Yes the area was great

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Steve

Nice place. Good location. Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Mark

Room clean and modern. Great views. Hotel has good restaurants. Check with holiday times to see opening hours.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2025

Colby

The room was the least attractive part of the whole hotel. Seemed a little run down. The person responding to Expedia messages answered (incorrectly, about laundry services available) after I had already checked out, even though I sent the message before I even checked in

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

Sarah

Room was excellent- unfortunately next to an external lift that clanked until midnight then began at 0400hrs.
Request a room away from the lift

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Ian

Yes

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

Ying Kit A

Good location. Close to many restaurants and CBD. Room is dated but very clean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Christine

Our stay was made difficult as the room had a shower over a bath. My partner who is 82 could not use it. Staff were great and arranged for an accessible shower room but we had to wait for the relocation. The new room was spacious but too many mirrors that confused my patner

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Jane

Great location, friendly people, room was lovely, bed comfortable. Bathroom needs updating, however was only for one night!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

David

Rooms ok clean

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Convenient and quiet

Hotel shows signs if wear but in a Handy location to restaurants and entertainment. Easy access to city centre. Wait for rooms beyond stated check in times, conflicting advice regarding shuttle to wharf area .

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2025

Joanne

Black out curtains full of holes, room above garbage bins and woken by truck. Restaurant and pool bar closed during our stay. Lift out of order at our end of hotel. Checkout staff couldn’t readily provide me with a copy of my room service bill. Will not stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Paul

Great value, excellence in hospitality

Just fantastic well.done to the professional staff at the Vibe Darwin

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Rachael

Great spot on the waterfront

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Barry

….

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Phillip

Not a good experience, was supposed to check in at 3 but room wasn't ready, by 3:45 still not ready so they had to do some shuffling and give us a different room, although this was a painfully slow process. Requested a blanket rather than doona and they brought up a wafer thin stained single \"blanket\" for our king sized bed, eventually came back with some better options however they were also really stained. Ordered room service at 11pm (2 x toasted sandwiches) told about 15min, nearly an hour later after chasing them up a couple of lukewarm sandwiches arrived. Location was great but was really let down by the service.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2025

Jenny

Had a dreadful time staying here. Booked twin room for two nights. Arrived after late flight to find no twin beds available but wanted to charge us $50 to put a trundle bed in the room for the night and have housekeeping separate the bed into twin beds in the morning. We separated the bed ourselves and went to reception to get sheets. Sheets were wet.
In the morning asked at reception to get beds made up properly. They told us housekeeping would attend to the room right away. Got back to room after long day out to find the beds weren't made up. So we slept without a quilt or proper sheets for the second night.
A few days after we checked out we were charged for minibar items that we most certainly did not take. Charged us a credit card surcharge even though we didn't pay with credit card.
Returned to the hotel after a week in Katherine for one more night. Once again they did not have twin beds ready in our room even though we'd requested this. Staff were rude, officious and slow.
Absolutely nothing good to say about our stay here.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Moustapha

Photos exceeded the actual stay.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2025

Katrina

Great location but didn’t like the lack of housekeeping and a lower level of cleanliness than we’ve experienced at other hotels. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Incompetent

We booked a room overlooking the pool with two beds we checked in went to the room it had one bed just like last time and did not overlook the pool.
Went back to reception they blamed hotel.com for sending wrong info and for the false advertising.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

We arrived late. I had specifically asked for a room with two beds. The room with no view as advertised and tiny only had one bed a roller bed was brought in. The guy told us they didn’t have rooms with two beds.
The next day we got moved to a room with two beds.
The place is old and run down. Mould in the bathroom. The breakfast was good.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Heather

Good location

We stayed twice recently and on our first stay our room was small and musty. It was on the 4th floor. The second stay was on the 1st floor and was a much larger room and smelt fresh. Just be aware that rooms aren’t serviced daily. They are serviced after three days. Good location, but if staying there again, I wouldn’t settle for our first room.
Breakfast was buffet and well stocked.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2025

It was a not so good stay……
Location is top feature
Firstly the room advertised on hotels.com was not the room I was given?? Had to pay extra

Fridge froze my cream, dip& tomatoes etc sadly just had to throw them out !!! Noticed some of the mini bar frozen too
It was on 1 so wasn’t too high bit of a loss

I think it’s getting tired the Hotel!!!
Fridge had rust on door bathrooms taps dirty etc

Sadly first time we went to take car out the staff member had not taken the care to put barcode on correctly so we could get out!!!

So all in all disappointed!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Heather

The first room we had was lovely but smelt very musty. That was on the 4th floor. The next time we stayed our room was lovely and that was on the first floor.
Breakfast was buffet and nice selection. Situated down on the Waterfront area with an easy walk into town. I would definitely stay here again but ask to change rooms if you end up with a musty one.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Frederick

Needs updated, new carpet

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

paul

Great hotel - ideally located … it’s in the tropics so there is a touch of tropical mold smell that you find everywhere in Darwin

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2025

Charles

Older hotel in very good location near the waterfront. Small rooms and bathrooms. Checking in was ok for us but our friends with two other rooms had extreme difficulties. We arrive a few minutes early about 2:30 and their rooms weren’t ready. That’s ok because we were early and staff said they’d be ready by 3:00. But there was an IT issue and the system was down. During this time a fire alarm sounded, the FD responded. But it was a false alarm. Finally after waiting 3 hours our friends were given their room cards. We included breakfast with our reservation and it was goid.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

barbara

Lovely staff

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2025

Matthew

No key available for room for first three days of stay. Systems down so manual book in. Room serviced once in 7 day stay

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2025

Ben

Was rated really high. Room was very ordinary. Don’t offer daily cleaning which is ok I only stayed the night but only 2 towels shower 2 times a day in Darwin heat but towel has to last me 4 showers. Check in was quick and nice guy but didn’t offer a lot of information. Overall I don’t think I’ll stay again when in Darwin

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Tamara

Staff was amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Kevin

Good

Very good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Dale

Perfect

Business

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2024

Kerri

Air-conditioning dicnot get cool enough.
Fridge was all rusty along the bottom of the inside and outside of the door.
Dispensers in the shower where very dirty and all clogged up.
Back of the bathroom door was very dirty looked like old dried blood splattered on it.
Bathroom needed a good clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

David

Great area

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Douglas

Clean comfortable room. Easy access to dining as the waterfront entertainment district is literally on the doorstep. Easy, short walk to Stokes Hill Wharf, harbor cruises, Oceanside dining. Skybridge to the Central Business District.

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Sep 2024

Jacob

Total disappointment!!!

Everything in the room is damp and uncomfortable. New room the sheets are dryer but it's all damp. I was woken at the hotel by drilling at 8am. There was (big ones) on the ceiling and blinds. Was a long drive from Katherine bur couldn't get a rest straight away because of this issues!! Very disappointing!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Walter

Nice position on the waterfront. The hotel is getting on in age but still good enough. Lot's of eateries in walking distance, whether in the waterfront precinct or over the road (Skybridge) and into town. Lots of historical areas in close vicinity, WWII and Cyclone aftermath.
As for the hotel room, it was quiet even though 2 floors down there was a lot of activity in the waterfront with bars and restaurants. Room was a nice size. TV had basic free to air channels. A few issues: bedding was not changed after we spilt some coffee! and mini bar and coffee was not restocked the next day! However there is a Mini Mart across the way that stayed open till midnight so we just went there for our supplies.
There is a wave pool downstairs ($9.00 entry for adults) that was nice and warm which is nice coming from Perth where every pool is quite chilly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2024

Melinda

Hotel was in a great location. Unfortunately our room was the furtheriest room from reception, the pool, laundry etc.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

ray

Excellent location on the water and centrally located to shopping restaurants and other interesting things. Staff was excellent and courteous. Only complaint, the property needs serious updating.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2024

Neil

Rooms in terrible condition. Grotty, poor maintenance and the halls and rooms smell of mildew and air conditioners that desperately need cleaning and likely pose a health risk. Location is good but could not recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Wayne

Great location. Lots of restaurants along the waterfront and an easy walk into the city. Comfortable room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2024

David

Obviously this property is under staffed, room was not ready upon arrival at advertised check in time & many others were also waiting long periods for rooms to be cleaned, No options were given to store luggage close to room as we were on a dead line time wise & delay was causing issues. Room & position is quite good, many food options & recreation at your door.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2024

Book in was painful so slow ……such as 20mins long

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Linda

Great location, food and drinks options were right on the doorstep. Easy walk to bus interchange

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

Terry

Convenient for the trip

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Julie

Great location, friendly staff, good sized and lovely rooms.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2024

Jan

I had problems accessing the hotel from the car park on two occasions. The key would not open the lock from the car park to the hotel. Room service meal on the first night was ok but on the second night was very poor. KFC would have been better. Also the choices were limited. For instance the only ice cream option was vanilla . Not very exciting for children

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2024

Lisa

Great location
Friendly and helpful staff

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2023

Erwin

The area is nice and near the sea. I wish they had Netflix or cable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2023

Joanna

Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night due

I stayed here for 3 nights for work, the 2nd night the fire alarm on the ceiling went off at midnight, I was woken by the ear piercing noise. I called the receptionist immediately, they sent 2 people to my room and they had to remove the alarm (not legally allowed) from the room to prevent the alarm going off again. The reason I was given for this incident was that the hotel waits till clients reporting the noise before replacing the battery. I found this unbelievable, what happened to the routine preventive maintenance? What happens if the fire alarm goes off 3am? There’s no consideration of the disruption to the guest.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Great service, good location

The front desk staff were so lovely and helpful. Really appreciated the service and kindness, it was especially welcome after some issues with my flight. Great location and very quiet. I liked being able to walk to the Wharf for sunrise and there were many good restaurants just next door.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2023

Joelene

The staff at vibe were absolutely amazing. They could t have been more helpful when they learnt my daughter had a fear of elevators and moved us to a lower room. They also then helped move us to another room when the bathroom fan didn’t work. Nothing was too much of a hassle.
The downside for this place is it is in dire need of some repairs. The bathroom had a lot of mould around the edges of the window and chips out of the bath . The fridge was rusted and the carpet ha looking worn. The beds weee comfortable though! The location was amazing and the breakfast bar was delicious.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2023

Logesh

Great stay on the waterfront with incredible access to restaurants and bars. Hotel room and bed is comfortable and quiet, room service reasonably good. Only issue was shower was a bit old fashioned and on one of the days, room was not cleaned despite placing a request outside the room for clean. Amazing stay purely based on location alone and would recommend.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2023

Judith Caroline Melhuish

Unfortunately check in was very disappointing but the manager the next day was very efficient and calmed us down

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Stephen

We had a staycation at the Vibe which was fantastic. The location was great as we were seeing a show at the Darwin Festival. We didn’t have to worry about the car (car park attached) Room service menu was great and so was the food. The room, location and friendly staff made it a great weekend for us. Thank you

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Christabelle

Clean and quiet

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Tracy

Great position and lovely views. Loved being able to open window too.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2023

Pippa

Terrific position

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2023

Phill

would not use Wotif again. Specifically booked for breakfast included. They tried to charge me for breakfast and wifi

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2023

Michael

The waterfront location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2023

Lauren

Good price. Nice surroundings. Good food choices. Clean rooms

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Madhumita

Everything you need is there. Loved the wave pool and staff were extremely polite and professional. Will stay again.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2022

Christine

Thought parking should be included in price. Needs a revamp starting to get tired.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2022

Donald

Clean and modern hotel in a great area. Only problem was that I booked and paid through Wotif but I was also charged by the hotel upon check in. The hotel refunded straight away but I feel that in the year 2022 these types of errors shouldn't happen.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

Paul

Good position, spacious room,friendly staff, good pool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2022

Ineke

Wonderful situation. Staff so friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2022

Kenneth

Professional and efficient

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2022

greg

Close to everything

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Kenneth

Very friendly and helpful staff

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2022

Diana

was given a shocking room. hotel was not full

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2022

Paul

Very helpful staff; great views, nice rooms; excellent location

Couldn't order breakfast in your room; Pool area doesn't get any sun; Gym is ok but small.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2022

Kathryn

Great central location in Waterfront precinct. Eateries close by & walkable to main CBD.
The only issue is rooms 309-320 (409-420) are directly under the walkway across to the CBD (on level 5).so get alot of noise from that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2022

Scott

Friendly staff , unit very clean , happy to stay again

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 May 2022

Leon

$400 a night room that was falling apart , I have stayed in better condition motels.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2022

Maree

very close to restaurants and other facilities.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2022

Wayne

i stay here every time i visit Darwin, nice hotel right on the seafront, plenty of restaurants and bars nearby

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2022

Suewellyn

We had a very enjoyable, comfortable stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2022

Adam

👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2021

Heidi

Second time we have stayed there and I’m am sure we will rebook when we holiday in Darwin again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2021

jane

Great location , close to restaurants- def best area to stay in Darwin . Ensure you get a room away from the external lift - as it goes day & night - rooms that

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Joanne

Room was great, bed comfy and bath fabulous. Staff fantastic! Perhaps one of those tiny sewing kits for travellers might be handy.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2021

Heidi

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2021

Nikita

The best place in Darwin

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

It was a pleasant stay.Staff were nice and friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2021

Casey

Happy with our stay. Looking forward to next visit

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2021

Kim

Perfect location to the Darwin Waterfront precinct. Lovely amenities. We would definitely stay at the Vibe during future visits to Darwin.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2021

alison

Just

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2021

Susanne

Staff were very happy and friendly, room very clean, best location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Location was amazing vibe was awesome

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Great location and hotel is fine

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Buffet breakfast amazing.
Location fabulous. I could find my dad by just doing a little walk around grassed area and pubs on waterfront - did not have to arrange time or place. Rooms were quiet from any outside noise on the waterfront side.
Negative - I ordered twin bed arrangement but was made as double bed, so had to wait while the beds were separated and made up.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2021

Emily

Great customer service very friendly and caring staff especially front desk staff who checked us in I think her name was Jacinda.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2021

Susan

Close to waterfront, restaurants