Darwin

It’s easy to make the most of tropical living when you stay at the stylish Vibe Hotel, perched right on Darwin’s Waterfront. — The Telegraph

From the same people who brought the Vibe Hotel to Darwin, the Adina is a stylish place with contemporary apartments sporting clean lines and modern art on the walls. — Lonely Planet

Make like a high roller and indulge yourself at SKYCITY’s sprawling lagoon resort – five-star accommodation set among tropical beachside gardens. — The Telegraph

With 27 floors stretching high into the city’s skyline, this is a quiet, heat-beating haven, especially good for families seeking apartments. — The Telegraph

The hotel's bar and restaurant are set around a tiny artificial stream that flows through tropical plants in the middle of the lobby, which also features a central, vine-hung atrium. — Fodor's

Darwin Central Hotel is a budget hotel with a strategic location in downtown Darwin, a short walk from popular restaurants, bars, the Esplanade, and the Darwin Wharf Precinct. — Oyster

H Hotel is a fresh and contemporary mid-range hotel, located in downtown Darwin. — Oyster

Palms City Resort is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel located a five-minute walk from downtown Darwin, near shopping centers, tourist attractions, and great dining and nightlife options. — Oyster

This hotel features two large, older-style properties – a tower with scallop-shaped balconies and a sprawling coral-coloured building – set in a quiet pocket of the city centre. — The Telegraph

What a find this grand dame of a hotel is: its exterior gives little away, yet inside lies a wellspring of calm, top service and enticing harbour views. — The Telegraph

Darwin is full of budget accommodation for the travelers who dare to head to the Top End, most of which are located within the confines of Mitchell Street. — Afar Magazine

Darwin City Edge Motel and Suites is a 60-room value hotel located on the outskirts of downtown. — Oyster

Friendly Chilli's is a funky place with a small sun deck and spa (use the pool next door). — Lonely Planet

A great option right in the thick of the Mitchell St action but (mostly) quiet and comfortable. — Lonely Planet

Relatively quiet, secure and comfortable, Barramundi Lodge is a touch above most backpacker places but still caters to a budget crowd. — Lonely Planet

Describing itself as a 'boutique motel', this well-regarded Parap choice has motel-style rooms that are indeed a cut above your average motel with warm colour schemes and a hint of style in the decor. — Lonely Planet

Set on a 2-hectare property, this beautiful rural retreat seems worlds away from the city (but it's only 13km). — Lonely Planet

At one end of the Transit Centre, this popular hostel has a large open kitchen and meals area overlooking a pool big enough to actually swim in. — Lonely Planet

This well-kept, leafy complex built around a swimming pool offers a peaceful and private stay at the northern edge of the city centre. — Lonely Planet