The resort offers a 60-m long pool.
Australia’s first 423-room airport resort was launched on 5 December
2023, following the complete integration of two existing airport hotels
at Darwin Airport.
The new Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort’s GM, Chris
Chaffe, said the hotel has always been a popular venue for conferences
and functions, and will now be in an even better position to deliver
memorable events.
As Australia’s first-ever airport resort we are aiming to completely redefine the experience for individual travellers and groups. The convenience for conference organisers of being able to have their delegates fly from key destinations around Australia and overseas and then be in a world-class resort environment just minutes after they collect their bags at Darwin Airport makes our venue very attractive.
Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort’s GM, Chris Chaffe
The hotel offers an ideal base for incentive groups visiting the Top
End. Darwin Airport Resort is an hour from Litchfield National Park and
under three hours’ drive to Kakadu, while Darwin Airport services many
local Territory destinations such as the Tiwi Islands and Arnhemland.
The resort will position itself as a premium destination venue for
leisure visitors, business travellers and conference groups to the
Northern Territory’s Top End.
It is five minutes’ walk from the airport’s terminals and 15 minutes
from Darwin’s CBD. Darwin is also connected internationally to Bali,
Dili and Singapore, with Singapore Airlines increasing direct services
to Darwin Airport from the current five to daily services a week from
April 2024.
Event organisers have nine event venues to choose from, with a
maximum capacity of up to 150 delegates. A dedicated conference team
specialises in themed events and activities utilising the resort’s
extensive grounds and facilities.
A new 5-star tropical pool villa with its own plunge pool.Indigenous engagement
The resort is located on the lands of the Larrakia Nation, the
traditional custodians of the greater Darwin area. Indigenous engagement
is an integral component of the hotels’ redesign. Welcome to Country
ceremonies can be arranged and the hotels are planning to introduce the
Gurambai Cultural Experience to give guests an immediate appreciation of
Larrakia culture.
Larrakia guides deliver a one-hour guided walking tour that includes
information about the area’s cultural and historical significance, its
connection to the land and freshwater, and information about seasonal
bush food.
Room details
The new hotel rooms offer sleek interior designs, ranging from family
suites, freestanding bungalows, to new five-star tropical villas with
their own plunge pools.
The Tropical Pool Villas have a king-sized bed, large LCD TV,
Nespresso coffee machine, a spa-like bathroom with a rainforest shower,
and a pool with sun loungers overlooking the Rapid Creek bushland.
Dining options
The resort offers two poolside dining options. The new Splash Café
joins the Cossie’s Poolside Bar & Bistro, which is situated in
tropical gardens and showcases the Territory’s famous barramundi as well
as grills, salads, pizzas and burgers. Tropical cocktails and mocktails
are available as well.