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3.9 out of 5

"Fantastic hotel with everything you need in 1 location.. cold beer great food friendly staff fantastic service " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 19 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

The Cavenagh places you in the center of Darwin, steps from Chung Wah Temple and within a short 5-minute stroll of Brown's Mart Theatre. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, The Cavenagh, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-star Darwin City Centre motel include Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach.

Boutique King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$139* Per night/room 15 Apr. - 16 Apr.

Double Room, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Boutique Twin

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Cavenagh ratings based on 443 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Cavenagh

Everyone (306) Couples (100) Business (2) Students (1) Family (15) Other (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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26 Mar. 2024 by The Cav Reception

Hi Tony!Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted that you had a great time with us!Come back soon!

5 out of 5
Fantastic hotel with everything you need in 1 location.. cold beer great food friendly staff fantastic service

Posted by on 19 Feb. 2024

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21 Feb. 2024 by The Cav Reception

Hi Brett!Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate all feedback and are glad that you had a good stay with us. We do love returning guests, so hopefully we see you again soon!

4 out of 5
Great location, comfortable room and awesome pool

Posted by on 5 Feb. 2024

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5 Feb. 2024 by The Cav Reception

Hello DeenaThank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate all feedback. We are glad that your overall stay with us was good. And we will work to resolve any issues that may need our attention.

1 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Jan. 2024

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5 Feb. 2024 by The Cav Reception

Dear MollyWe are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotel – our mission is to provide excellent guest experiences, so we are sorry to have let you down. We have taken your feedback on board, and we will strive to make improvements accordingly.

5 out of 5
Just loved the place staff food pool

Posted by on 7 Dec. 2023

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29 Dec. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Hello JeremyThank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate all feedback and are glad that you had a good stay with us. We do love returning guests, so hopefully we see you again soon!

3 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Dec. 2023

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29 Dec. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Hello LyleThank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate all feedback. We are glad that your overall stay with us was good. And we will work to resolve any issues that may need our attention.

1 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Nov. 2023

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29 Dec. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Dear EmmaWe are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotel – our mission is to provide excellent guest experiences, so we are sorry to have let you down. We have taken your feedback on board, and we will strive to make improvements accordingly.

5 out of 5
Great customer service wouldn’t look to stay anywhere else while in Darwin

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2023

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26 Nov. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Hi Joshua!!!Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We do love returning guests!

3 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Nov. 2023

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20 Nov. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Hi RebeccaThank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate all feedback. We are glad that your overall stay with us was good. And we will work to resolve any issues that may need our attention.

5 out of 5
Easy walk from town

Posted by on 9 Nov. 2023

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13 Nov. 2023 by The Cav Reception

Hi Andrew!Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate all feedback and are glad that you had a good stay with us. We do love returning guests, so hopefully we see you again soon!

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cavenagh. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Darwin motel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

The Cavenagh offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

The Cavenagh - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Hotel Names

  • Cavenagh Darwin
  • Cavenagh Hotel
  • Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
  • Cavenagh Motel Darwin
  • Cavenagh Motel
  • The Cavenagh Motel
  • The Cavenagh Darwin
  • The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.