DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin
116 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Hotel
•Why you'll love DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin
- Flexible & Large Event Spaces
- Prime Location + Stunning Views
- On-Site Amenities & Support
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin, located at 116 Esplanade in the heart of Darwin, is an upmarket waterfront venue ideal for a wide range of events, from corporate meetings and gala dinners to weddings and social celebrations. The hotel offers a total of 908 m² of flexible event space, including the Grand Ballroom (502 m²) that can accommodate up to 410 guests, several smaller ballrooms, and six meeting rooms suitable for more intimate gatherings. Guests can enjoy indoor spaces with full A/V support as well as outdoor areas, including a poolside bar, providing a scenic backdrop for arrivals or casual receptions. With 197 guest rooms available for group bookings, convenient harbour-side location, and professional Hilton-standard service, the venue combines sophistication, flexibility, and comfort. When planning an event, considerations include catering options, room setup and layout flexibility, technical requirements, outdoor space usage, guest accommodation, and minimum spend requirements, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all attendees.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin Function Rooms
Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is a spacious and versatile venue offering 502 m² of event space, ideal for hosting everything from elegant weddings and gala dinners to large conferences and corporate gatheri...
Reflections Room
The Reflections Room at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin is a versatile, mid-sized space. It can host weddings, corporate seminars, networking events, or social gatherings with flexible layouts for banquet, cocktail, or theatre-style s...
Ballroom A
Ballroom A at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a versatile space ideal for corporate meetings, seminars, smaller receptions, or social gatherings. It can accommodate up to around 200 guests depending on the layout, with op...
Ballroom B
The Ballroom B at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a flexible event space that’s ideal for mediums‑sized gatherings. It supports a variety of layouts, including banquet style, theatre style, and cocktail receptions, making it ...
Ballroom Foyer
The Ballroom Foyer at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin serves as a welcoming, sophisticated pre‑function space adjoining the main event areas. It’s ideal for guest arrivals, cocktail hours, registration, or mingling before moving...
Kakadu Room
The Kakadu Room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a welcoming, mid-sized event space ideal for smaller conferences, meetings, networking receptions, or social dinners. It features modern A/V equipment, professional event sup...
Litchfield Room
The Litchfield Room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a smart, mid‑sized event space perfect for meetings, workshops or smaller social gatherings. It offers all the advantages of staying within a full‑service hotel — on‑site...
Darwin Room
The Darwin Room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a compact, well‑appointed event space tailored for more intimate gatherings. Located within the hotel’s event suite, it’s ideal for board meetings, breakout sessions, small w...
Territory Room
The Territory Room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is a compact and well‑equipped function space ideal for smaller‑scale meetings, workshops or private gatherings. It offers the convenience and full support of the hotel’s eve...
Reviews for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin
Adam Seymour
I had such a brilliant stay at the Hilton DoubleTree Darwin. As a Diamond member, I would have loved an upgrade or a room with a view, but I understand the hotel was under construction at the time. The first night was a little disruptive, but thankfully no work happened over the weekend. From the moment I checked in, the welcome cookie was a nice touch, and breakfast was incredible—especially the juice station and being able to enjoy it poolside. The pool itself is fantastic (the best in Darwin, in my opinion!) and the gym, while small, was well-equipped. My only issue was that the gym key card was faulty—I had to get it replaced three times in a single day. The room itself was comfortable and well-kept, and overall, I loved my stay. For comparison, I also spent a night at the Hilton up the road, which was nearly double the price. Honestly, the DoubleTree was far better—friendlier service, a pool about four times the size, and a nicer location. I’d happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
Inala Cooper
A very comfortable stay. Well located and the staff are all lovely and very accommodating. The room was spacious, spotless and the bed/pillows were comfy. I had a stunning view across the Esplanade to the water, with amazing sunsets each evening. Bathroom was clean and very spacious too; just give the shower a few minutes for the hot water to come through. The exterior could do with a face-lift/upgrade. The swimming pool is on the ground floor (you need to walk through the restaurant to get to the pool). Free underground parking is very convenient.
Sharon Hurst
This hotel is beautifully located smack on the lovely esplanade. Unfortunately it is undergoing a major facade renovation (should be over soon!) But . . . when I complained about the noise the staff couldn't have been more helpful in relocating us to a quieter room. Our new room was spacious, the bed super comfy, toiletries lovely, and the buffet breakfast featured everything and anything you could want. (My one complaint is that there should be a clearer explanation at the front desk, and knowledge by all staff, of how and exactly where to catch the free local Darwin busses.) Despite that, all the staff are friendly, smiling and helpful. As we had a really late night flight we had to hang around for hours and the lovely Erika couldn't have been kinder in looking after us. Thanks to all who made our stay memorable.
Kathy Fahey
Loved my stay at doubletree hilton. was welcomed by Todd and Erica such a warm welcome and very helpful .i wasn't disappointed with the room.and the bed was extremely comfortable 😴. amazing meals which we had breakfast and dinner every day . and if you had a slight problem at all staff were there to sort it for you straight away all and all a great stay .yes there is renovation going on and I can't wait to return and see the end results. all in all I had anamazing stay at doubletree hilton thankyou one and all ❤️
Lynsey Curtis
Stayed 23/10/25 and I want to commend the service we received. We had a bit of a traumatic incident happen to us and the gentleman looking after the front desk was incredible. He went out of his way to help us and showed us so much empathy and care, absolutely above and beyond in the early hours of the morning. Beautiful rooms too! Thank you.
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