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Reviews of Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 390 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on Jan 29, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review and experience at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort.

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not sure
The room was fine but our work group were mainly there for drinks and food. The bar/service staff were nice, but twice I had to enquire about about cocktails I'd ordered after waiting 10 minutes and they somehow seemed to have been forgotten. They also asked me twice if I had ordered random food like chips and wedges as if they had no idea who it was actually for. It was still a great time and all was nice so four stars. I also didn't accept any of the unknown food orders. 😆
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on Jan 29, 2024
Hi Jack, thank you for staying with us Darwin Free Spirit Resort, and providing us your review. We’re sorry to learn there were troubles at the Bar/Bistro. We’ll be sure to follow this up on our end so no other guests are affected. We are pleased to know that this didn’t spoil your time with us. We look forward to having you over again. DFSR Team.

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 30, 2023
Hi April, on behalf of us all at Darwin FreeSpirit, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our resort. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience, we really appreciate your business and can’t wait for you to return. The DFSR Team

10/10 Excellent

Gail Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 30, 2023
Hi Gail, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. DFSR Team

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 10, 2023
Hi Jason, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. DFSR Team

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again!
The cabin accommodation, just fantastic. Very happy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 9, 2023
Hi Margaret, thank you for staying with us at Darwin Free Spirit Resort. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back. DFSR Team

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, clean cabins, and a convenient location to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 2, 2023
Hi Peter, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin Free Spirit Resort. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. DFSR Team

8/10 Good

Vicky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very peaceful and relaxing and so close to home and everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 20, 2023
Hi Vicki, thank you for staying with us at Darwin Free Spirit Resort. We’re over the moon to know you had an enjoyable stay with us. We look forward to seeing you next time to enjoy it all over again. Thanks for taking the time to provide your review. DFSR Team

4/10 Poor

Leila

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 12, 2023
Hi Leila, thank you for staying with us. We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin Free Spirit Resort Team.

2/10 Terrible

sharlene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 12, 2023
Hi Sharlene, thank you for staying with us. We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin Free Spirit Resort Team.

4/10 Poor

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 12, 2023
Hi Josh, thank you for staying with us. We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin Free Spirit Resort Team.

8/10 Good

Raoni

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed bar and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 23, 2023
Thank you for your kind review, we look forward to welcoming you back next time. DFSR team

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was freshly refurbished and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 12, 2023
thank you for your kind review, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 20, 2023
Thank you for your review Scott, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 18, 2023
Thank you for your kind review Russell, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 4, 2023
Thank you Mandy for your kind review, look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

8/10 Good

Raylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for a few nights a week ago. The grounds are looking amazing. I couldn't believe the difference a week made when I got back last night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on May 31, 2023
Thank you for your kind review Raylene, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! DFSR Team

8/10 Good

Merryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Close to shops and Darwin city.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on May 29, 2023
Thank you for your kind review Merryn, look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 18, 2023
Thank you for your kind review Francine, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room comfortable but needed repairs only 1 seat for 2 persons no bedside tables
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on May 24, 2023
Thank you for your review Lynn and details for improvement, look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 18, 2023
Thank you for your kind review Nigel, look forward to welcoming you back again soon

10/10 Excellent

pawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Manager on May 14, 2023
Thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back.

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was over in the area where there’s little to no grass, just dirt. The reticulation was turned on in the arvo as I was sitting outside at my table having a beer. Within ten minutes my cement area was covered in water which turned the dust to kinda nearly mud. My cabin was small but extremely clean and had everything I needed for a two night stay. Big tv. Comfy bed. Microwave and fridge. Cutlery and crockery. Good pool area. Has its own tavern on site. Good location for me, as I was working nearby. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city. Overall not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on May 9, 2023
Good morning Shane, thank you for your feedback. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. You stayed in one of our most recent renovated cabins and we're so happy you enjoyed it although the landscaping is still in the works but in progress. Thanks again

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay dont like the $100 dollar deposit u have to pay then takes a week to get back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on Mar 23, 2023
Hi Joseph, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We look forward to having you stay with us again. DFSR Team

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms could have been a bit cleaner and dusted but other than that the free spirit is a good place to take the kids and have a relaxing time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Mar 13, 2023
Hi Jordon, thank you for staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thanks for taking the time to provide your review. DFSR Team

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient place to stay. Handy to everything we needed. Security driving around at night gave us peace of mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Mar 13, 2023
Hi Sandra, thank you for staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We look forward to seeing you next time to enjoy it all over again. Thanks for taking the time to provide your review. DFSR Team

8/10 Good

Chrystle

Response from Manager on Nov 7, 2023
Hi Chrystle, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. DFSR Team

4/10 Poor

Meagan

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin I stayed in needs toilet seat cover changed and the bunk beds are noisy when person turning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Manager on Nov 30, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback Jenny, we will ensure this is passed on for further actioning.

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay but room not ready for 2pm checking at 230pm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 24, 2022
Thank you for your kind review, apologies to hear the delayed check in time. We hope you enjoyed our Poolside Bar and Bistro facilities while waiting. Look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

4/10 Poor

Renea

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately we only stayed 1 night out of the 3 we paid for and were not able to get a refund. We arrived at our room and were greeted by cockroaches scurrying around the room. We went for dinner came back and then found them crawling across the bed. Needless to say not much sleep was had. Staff at the bar were lovely as was the lady at reception even though I was disappointed with the cleanliness and roaches. Unfortunately we wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Renea, thank you for staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort, and providing us your review. We’re sorry to learn there were troubles with your room and the cleanliness. We’ll be sure to follow this up on our end so no other guests are affected. We hope to welcome you back again soon in one of our newly renovated cabins. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Anthony, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You’re the best
Really good service at the front counter the manager should be very proud of the people at the front counter also the lounge the black lounge in our room was the best should be in every room very comfortable! Central to Out Of Darwin, City & Casuarina Congratulations keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Dennis, thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful words. We always aim to provide an enjoyable stay for all of our guests and we are so pleased to know we got it right. We hope to have you stay again, sooner rather than later. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort Team.

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at 2am, checkin was easy, the room very clean, icely organised and the ac turned on. They’re basic but nice and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Dave, thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful words. We always aim to provide an enjoyable stay for all of our guests and we are so pleased to know we got it right. We hope to have you stay again, sooner rather than later. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort Team.

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and restaurant area was great. Food service was very slow - more than an hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Glen, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Oct 18, 2022
Lew, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and staying with us at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort. We're happy to read you loved your time with us! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Darwin Free Spirit Resort Team

8/10 Good

John, KATHERINE

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to access, and gardens and lawns make it very tranquilly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 9, 2022
Thank you for your kind review John, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Carol

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and ssfe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 9, 2022
Thank you for your kind review Carol, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 9, 2022
Thank you for your kind review Wendy! Look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Freda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cabins need renovating, but clean and adequate, good restaurant, nice pools
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 9, 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback Freda, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this park and the staff are always friendly and helpful!! Great amenities and I feel is in a good location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 2, 2022
Hi Melissa, thank you for your kind review, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Disliked: Staff & service
It was not located in Darwin as searched.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne David

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and bistro
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Manager on Sep 2, 2022
Hi Peter, thank you for your feedback and review. Look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms very tired & small paint peeling on walls, Tiny Vanity to try and wash face & dishes. Mould in shower, fridge had to be replaced. Beds on rollers took off when you sat or moved on them, no shelving or space for toiletries in bathroom or in shower. Aircon struggled in the afternoons. Main pool was dirty all the time, grounds neglected. This park has gone down hill big time since we were here last time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Manager on Aug 18, 2022
Thank you for your feedback and review. Our sincere apologies that your stay did not meet your expectations. I have reported your Motel room number to our Maintenance Department for further investigation regarding the state of the room. We hope to welcome you back soon and you have an opportunity to stay in one of our newly renovated cabins. Thank you.