What is The Gardens like?

The Gardens is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its beaches, restaurants and casinos. Are you looking for The Gardens travel tips? Make sure that you visit SKYCITY Casino and Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in The Gardens?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in The Gardens and start exploring everything Darwin has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in The Gardens.

What are the top things to see and do in The Gardens?

SKYCITY Casino, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach are just a few attractions to check out in The Gardens. You could also plan a visit to Darwin Harbour or Mindil Beach Casino & Resort while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Gardens include Gardens Park Golf Links, St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and Aquascene. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Darwin Entertainment Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Darwin.

Top 10 The Gardens Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in The Gardens

"This was a very well run and curated resort for those staying in Darwin who also want the resort experience. The pools were excellent, the location beside Mindil beach was beautiful and the spa was amazing. Overall a very relaxing experience! "

"Very old but perfect. Great staff very hospitable "

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views

"The hotel rooms and facilities are very good and all staff were very friendly helpful and provided great service The food at dinner and breakfast were excellent also "

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Beautiful property and newly renovated rooms. Breakfast is excellent. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

"Didn't really like that they don't have a shuttle to the airport but everything else was perfect"

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Very clean rooms, helpful staff"

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Handy location to bus, beers, food, beach"

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great location and comfortable rooms."

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

"Location, clean and friendly staff"

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

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17 Jul - 18 Jul

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Great location"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"The rooms are enormous and the staff were all really friendly and helpful"

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

"Great place to stay! "

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26 Jul - 27 Jul

"Clean and tidy with all the essentials included. Very central location. Its a cheaper than some and so attracts a mix of cients. And its on the edge of the area where bands etc happen. Would be great option for backpackers and those wanting a compact place to sleep. "

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Very nice accommodation. We loved our stay at City Gardens Apartments. Great atmosphere and friendly staff."

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

"clean room with reasonable price, friendly staffs"

"Great location within walking distance of a lot of things in town. General facilites quite good, nice pool area. Shower wasn't great."

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28 Jun - 29 Jun

"A hotel that dies not clean rooms on the weekends or public holidays, ni new towels and even in the friday did not make the beds very poor "

Where to stay in The Gardens

Find the best The Gardens areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Darwin City Centre

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

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Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

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Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

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