Hilton Darwin, DarwinHilton Darwin in Darwin, Australia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 10 of 38 hotels we score in Darwin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $396 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hilton Darwin is a five-star, full-service hotel on the Esplanade in central Darwin, Australia. The seven-storey property has 237 rooms, many looking out over the harbour, the city or the Esplanade itself. Facilities include a restaurant, an outdoor pool on a high floor, a gym, meeting rooms, a business centre, valet parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, and the hotel welcomes families. Room service is available, and guests regularly praise the buffet breakfast, the comfortable beds and the friendly staff. Reviews are strong overall, with ratings around 8.7 to 8.8. Rates start from about $396 a night, so it sits at the upper end of the market and will not suit travellers on a tight budget.What stands out

Central Esplanade location in Darwin

Harbour, city or Esplanade views

Outdoor high-floor pool and gym

Friendly staff and good breakfast

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $396 a night

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Rydges Palmerston Darwin, Darwin: 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $221 a night. Rydges Palmerston Darwin is a locally owned 4.5-star hotel at 15 Maluka Drive in Palmerston, roughly 20 minutes by car from Darwin's CBD and airport.

Club Tropical Resort Darwin, Darwin: 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $157 a night. Club Tropical Resort Darwin is a coastal property situated in the northern suburbs of Darwin, 200 metres from Lee Point Beach.