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Reviews of ZEN SUNSHINE - COZY 2-BR/2-BA OCEAN VIEW RETREAT

31 Woods Street, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#93 of 230 hotels in Darwin

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Review score

Based on 35 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Overall it was an excellent apartment in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the wardrobe drawers hadnt been cleaned. They had bits in them and there was dust in the wardrobe

    loved the spaciousness of the place, ensuite bathrooms and views of the harbour. Close to everything. Right in town

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Happy to refer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Trouble accessing entry in middle of night. No one to contact or help. Also no playground as per brochure provided

    Location facilities cleaned

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Overall a great stay in a modern apartment close to amenities and the esplanade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a funny noise that sometimes woke you up, coming from the ceiling, Pio Sibley the water/sewerage pipes.

    Great views of the ocean. Very handy to Mall, Cole’s and Woolworths. Cole’s to cafes and restaurants, all walking distance. Five minute walk to Crocodylus Cove. Apartment is very comfortable and has every thing you need.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything about this place and I hope the host welcomes me again on my next visit

    Quiet, spacious

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Central Location at good price with great view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great unit, roomy, clean, great view, excellent facilities

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No directions for appliances eg oven and washing machine. I had to google directions as they were different to what I had at home. No hand broom and dustpan for small clean-ups.

    Location and all the furniture was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    noises coming from the front bedroom wall - water pipes, banging, etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air con filters needed to be cleaned as air con in front bedroom wasn't working well once done was OK. Hearing the up stairs apartment use the toilet or shower was a bit odd and it looks like it might be leaking in the first bedroom

    Location and facilities was beautifully clean and well appointed. Very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few repairs needed, eg batteries in air conditioner remotes, towel rail in bathroom needed securing to avoid major damage, coffee machine water tank broken & leaked water all over bench top & stove. Had obviously been broken & cleverly put back. Staff member reacted & replaced...good service. He was made aware of the other minor issues above.

    Facilities perfect for our needs, spacious, great view, well positioned location. Service leading up to & while in resident, very good. Awaiting refund of $350 security charge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful view, clean, close to shops

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Good experience, would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks like the sink in the second bathroom (which is closer to the balcony) is jammed. Also, hot water in the shower cabin in the same bathroom is not as hot as in another one.

    Great location and nice view from the balcony.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    great place to stay, close to city , waterfront , shopping & supermarkets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    nothing to dislike

    everything was great , views , location , would stay there again

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable and central 👌🏽
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pipes in the room closest to the front door were extremely loud. If someone ran a tap, had a shower or flushed a toilet, you certainly knew about it!

    Extremely comfortable, incredible view, stocked pantry with the essentials. Fantastic experience!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great pool, great deck, bbq, big lounge and kitchen, coffee machine

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2022

    9.0
    Location and loads of extras
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon good. But needs a service/ clean.

    all lovely. great to come home to each day. So many fantastic extras. loved it.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    10
    The place was everything we wanted and needed and then some!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Where do I start? The apartment was so well appointed, we really didn’t need for anything. The views from the balcony and location. The staff were so prompt with any questions I had. Highly recommended and definitely staying here next trip.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    9.0
    We had a maintenance issue and Ben responded quickly changing our accommodation to a 3 bedroom apar,
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say negative about this property.

    Well appointed property with everything you would need and in a central location.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    8.0
    Pleasurable City Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there is quite a lot of water noise coming through from the pipes above one the rooms (mostly in the mornings and at night), and the audio for the sound bar is very glitchy (sound cuts in and out)

    The rooms are very nice and the beds were very comfortable, location was perfect and the facilities are amazing. Overall a very nice place to stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    6.0
    Would stay again, but only if we could be sure of getting in!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived after midnight, only to find the wrong key was left to the apartment so we could not get in. Had to book into the Oaks for what was left of the night which cost us $250 . Not very happy about that! We got sincere apologies, and hopefully were reimbursed for the missed night but still out of pocket

    Location was great

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service from management

    Seriously disappointing. Serious plumbing problems. Which they were advised about,and have received no compensation for. Would never recommend to anyone.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    The best views during the day and beautiful views at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors around the edges and skirtting were not very clean.

    We liked the views, location, clean and comfortable beds.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    5.0
    Adequate except for noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    unit not as clean as I would have liked. Bedroom closest to front door was very noisey- v loud water sounds and banging early hours of the morning - my friend slept on the lounge

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The fire alarm batteries were flat for the last two days and beeped continuously. Was incredibly irritating, emailed Zen but had no response. Really spoiled the trip.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    7.0
    ok for a couple of days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. air-cond was good.

    Stayed in February 2023

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