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Reviews of Cullen Bay Resorts This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

26 - 32 Marina Boulevard, Larrakeyah, 0820 Darwin, Australia

#101 of 230 hotels in Darwin

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Review Score

Based on 753 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room with Water Views includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is a pool, but not that special. The stairwell was grungy, but I guess most people use the lifts.

    There are a lot of places to eat and relax in Cullen Bay, within easy reach of the hotel. There is a great variety of places to eat, a beach to watch the sunset or picnic, even a laundromat and hairdresser. The location is great. The hotel is a little older, but still comfortable and well maintained. The parking was very secure.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We found the price of the room was a bit excessive with the age and condition. There has obviously been water damage in the kitchen as the floor boards were all lifted and is a trip hazard

    The view and location of our room was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed being close the the wharf

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Location, location, location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An older building. Uncomfortable pillows. Basic bathroom and amenities.

    The location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    7.0
    Was totally acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was a little tired

    Great position friendly staff. Was a quick two night stay to attend a birthday. It served it’s purpose

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great outdoor pool and bbq area. Suited our large family group well. Great proximity to the marina, casino and Mindil Beach. Fun Beam or short Uber ride to the waterfront precinct. Staff were very accommodating and the two bedroom apartments were worked well for our family group of 17!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location and so close to restaurants

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit dated,

    Confortable apartment. Good for a couple of days.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    8.0
    The real winner here is the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment Water Views includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed more thorough clean throughout the apartment.

    Fantastic location with view over Cullen Bay marina and a 5 min walk to many restaurants, bars and great places to watch the magnificent sunsets. Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Awesome room in Darwin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room with Water Views includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Excellent view. Emily on reception was lovely and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired room ; thin walls = noisy

    Top location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some fixtures starting to be a little tired.

    Great staff. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    7.0
    I would stay there again if booking at short notice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 8 nights

    There were hotplates and a microwave but no oven. Also there were odd numbers of cutlery and not many pots/pans to make a proper meal, although it was fine for breakfasts.

    The apartment was quite spacious with a nice balcony. There was a full size fridge as well as washing machine and dryer in the room. Apartments were serviced half way through our 8 night stay. There was good off street parking for my vehicle that was too high for the underground carpark.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, clean and reasonably priced. Close to some nice eateries.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room was clean and comfortable. Location was good and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Two-Bedroom Apartment with Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All good

    Well located for CBD and Western coast of Darwin (Mindil, etc)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    7.0
    We loved our stay and didn't let the little things bother us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 6 nights

    We were a bit disappointed when we took plates out of the cupboard and they were dirty. We then realised that the cutlery and glasses also weren't very clean. We ended up having to wash anything before we used it. The washing machine leaked water and the water damage on the kitchen and bathroom kickers taped up with gaffer tape was a bit of an eyesore? Perhaps a manual on how to use the convection/microwave could have been helpful as it took a while to work it out? Did mention to reception that perhaps the cleaners could tick off a checklist when cleaning the apartments as there was no vegetable peeler and limited wine and drinking glasses that perhaps when broken haven't been replaced?

    We were happy to be upgraded to a premium room from a standard room and enjoyed the view from all windows and balcony. Loved that we could walk to the foreshore and restaurants and cafes and Woolworths was not far to walk in to the city.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing apart from a little outdated in the rooms, but that wasn't an issue

    Fantastic accommodation in a great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment Water Views includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit dated 9

    Great location...

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great view of the marina good room and balcony, short walk to Cullen Bay for restraints and bars, walking distance to Darwin cbd or mindle but we got a taxi. Hire an electric scooter is also a good option.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great spot with beautiful views, friendly staff!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable enough, close to all Cullen Bay has to offer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The entire building and our room was a bit dated, although comfortable. It could do with a bit of a facelift, peeling paint on the ceiling needs to be redone. Furniture is a little old and probably could be replaced. Cleaners need to give a little more attention to detail, cleaning fingerprints from key touch points like light switches, doors and door handles etc.

    What a great spot! If you want to stay in a quiet, harbourside area, Cullen Bay has a lot to offer. Our room was clean and comfortable. If you want a bit more nightlife and be closer to Darwin city, you'd be best to stay somewhere else as you'll be either driving, calling an Uber or taxi because it's about 15 minutes' drive. But we were very happy with our room and the location of the accommodation. We had a 1-bedroom fully self-contained apartment which suited us perfectly for our trip this time around. Secure under cover parking for our car and walking distance to the local restaurants and bars of Cullen Bay. Would definitely recommend this venue. Room was clean, bed comfy, shower was ok. Ceiling fans in each room which was great!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Convenient location, easy units to access and exit. Excellent views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rather expensive (even though I realise it is peak season).

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room with Water Views includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud TV from elder residents next door from 7:00 am to late . Also, only being informed, after full payment had been taken, that there were building works to adjacent building, and then not even an apology.

    Location and view

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    These apartments are in a great location, staff are fab, parking available and comfortable rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One Bedroom Apartment Water View includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, we often stay here.

    Location fab, staff friendly and helpful, comfortable room, parking available.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Hotel Room includes Free Parking & Wifi
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location near lots of restaurants and interesting things, friendly and helpful staff, good facilities at the hotel. The rooms are are not sparkling new but it didn’t matter at all.

    Stayed in July 2025

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