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A dining table with a plate of food, a drink, and a view of a swimming pool.

A buffet bar with a variety of food and drink options, including a bowl of fruit, a pitcher of iced tea, and several bottles of juice.

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, multiple shelves of bottles, and a variety of bar tools.

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the city.

1. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

Matt

$125 nightly

$138 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with multiple people, shaded by large canopies.

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations arranged around a central landscaped area, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

2. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Lee Point

Leanne

$86 nightly

$97 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A swimming pool with a metal handrail, steps leading into the pool, and a tiled deck area with a chair.

A reception desk labeled 'QUEST' with a clock, framed pictures, and a welcome sign.

3. Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

Melanie

$91 nightly

$101 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, teal chairs, a bed with a view, a kitchenette, and a large window.

An aerial view of a marina with boats, a large building with a curved roof, and a cityscape in the background.

A hotel with a pool area, including a beach and umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a blue chair and table.

4. Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

Lisa

$140 nightly

$154 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

5. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Rachel

$93 nightly

$102 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with a covered seating area and a building with outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a pier over water.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a beer tap.

6. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

Shakara

$91 nightly

$91 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a modern building and a tall tower in the background.

A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.

A water play area with a pool and a covered seating area.

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

$106 nightly

$117 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.

A water play area with multiple water jets and a large red funnel.

A tented accommodation with a covered deck, outdoor seating, and a view of surrounding greenery.

A row of white buildings with green railings, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

8. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Howard Springs

Merrilyn

$86 nightly

$96 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A row of single-story buildings with a gravel driveway, surrounded by palm trees and other vegetation.

A clear swimming pool with a blue shade sail overhead, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced area.

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, numbered rooms, and lush tropical plants.

A row of commercial dryers with stainless steel doors, arranged in a covered outdoor area.

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

$90 nightly

$90 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with three single beds, a desk, and a chair.

A billiards table with balls, a pool table, and a bar area with stools and a counter.

A beverage station with three dispensers, each labeled with a different fruit flavor.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, air conditioning units, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror.

10. Winnellie Hotel Motel

Winnellie

Elaine

$82 nightly

$90 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, a round gold side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern reception area with a vending machine, a reception desk, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A beach scene with palm trees, a clear sky, and a calm sea.

A group of people dining outdoors at a table with a palm tree in the foreground.

11. Hudson Parap

Parap

Denis

$86 nightly

$96 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

A modern balcony with glass doors, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with a headboard, a small table, and a sofa.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a TV displaying a beach scene, and a ceiling fan.

12. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Lorraine

$106 nightly

$117 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a mountain landscape.

A reception desk with a computer monitor, a name tag, and a walkie-talkie.

A modern building with two-story structures, a covered walkway, and well-maintained landscaping.

A group of people seated at a bar with a wooden table, a high ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Ranjeet

$106 nightly

$106 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and a blue canopy.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a black metal railing, and a bench.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

14. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

David

$54 nightly

$59 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp. There is a large window with a view of trees, an air conditioning unit on the wall, and a painting above the window.

A person relaxing on wicker lounge chairs by a pool with a view of a rock formation and a small building in the background.

A couple standing in a garden with a white picket fence and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a built-in sink, a black range hood, a white refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Darwin Resort

Winnellie

Jose Ariel

$80 nightly

$88 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens

$115 nightly

$126 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A single-bed room with a white bed, a small desk with a television, and a wall-mounted light.

A bathroom with white tiles, a shower with a glass door, a sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack.

A multi-story motel with a red and white exterior, balconies, and tropical plants in the foreground.

17. Capricornia Motel

Fannie Bay

Stephen

$75 nightly

$83 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a boat docked in front, and a waterfront view.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, palm trees, and a sunset view.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings with white roofs and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. Cullen Bay Resort

Larrakeyah

Christine

$88 nightly

$97 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern bar area with high stools and a central round table, featuring a bar counter and seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a bar area.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool in the background, and a building with a balcony.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre

John

$101 nightly

$111 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with a herringbone floor, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

A modern cityscape with high-rise buildings, a large white building with a symmetrical facade, and a view of the coastline.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by modern buildings with glass railings and a tiled wall with a geometric pattern.

A bar area with a counter, three blue chairs, a refrigerator stocked with bottles, and a decorative bird on the shelf.

20. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

Darwin City Centre

"From the moment we arrived, everything about this hotel exceeded expectations. The staff were incredibly warm, professional, and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcomed throughout our stay. Very friendly hotel staff from the reception, housekeepers and restaurant staff too! The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and very comfortable — the perfect place to relax and unwind. The restaurant was equally impressive. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, showcasing...

Niko

$99 nightly

$99 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely resort - the gardens give it a really lovely relaxed, tropical feel. Blockout curtains are great for sleep and the breakfast is excellent value. Location is also excellent. The Services Club just down the road is great for meals and drinks. Would definitely stay again!"

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very friendly and helpful staff and great area to get to shops and sight seeing"

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect ! The hotel outside pool area was fabulous ! Staff very helpful and friendly."

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

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Club Tropical Resort Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms service ladies are excellent staff are excellent and great gas BBQ areas"

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"The staff member at reception who checked us in (he was the team lead I believe ) was very well mannered and helpful throughout our entire stay and after leaving also posted my daughter’s jumper that was left behind."

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing hotel. The staff were amazing an accommodating and let us check in early. Amazing views but you don’t expect any less from a Hilton"

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

8/10 Good

"The swimming pool area was packed with locals not travellers, impossible to get a long or spot to swim."

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Very friendly staff. Loved the pool, cafe & rooftop bar. Would stay again. Highly recommend the Zen."

More cheap stays in Shoal Bay

Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

$73 nightly

$80 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

$75 nightly

$83 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Shoal Bay?

Rydges Darwin Central, located 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from the heart of Shoal Bay, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Mindil Beach Casino Resort and Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Shoal Bay.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Shoal Bay has to offer?

Tropical Garden Villa | 5 mins from City Centre: This vacation home rental outside of Shoal Bay offers a patio, a garden, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Shoal Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shoal Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Shoal Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Shoal Bay?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Shoal Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What is staying in Shoal Bay like?

Those traveling to Shoal Bay are sure to enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 756 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Shoal Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Shoal Bay?

Favorite places to visit include Tree Point Conservation Area, Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve, and Howard Springs Hunting Reserve. You'll also find Marrara Sports Complex and Hidden Valley Raceway in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Shoal Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Shoal Bay?

The hottest months are usually November and October with an average temp of 84°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 78°F. The rainiest months in Shoal Bay are January, February, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 17 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay hotels

1. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

2. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

3. Quest Palmerston

4. Hudson Berrimah

5. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

6. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

8. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

10. Winnellie Hotel Motel

11. Hudson Parap

12. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

13. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

14. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

15. Darwin Resort

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

17. Capricornia Motel

18. Cullen Bay Resort

19. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

20. voco Darwin Suites by IHG

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Tree Point Conservation Area

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Palms City Resort

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

The Leea Darwin

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Hilton Darwin

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

More cheap stays in Shoal Bay

Comfort Inn Darwin

Capricornia Motel

ZEN Central CBD - Affordable 3-bdrm Apt in the Heart of Darwin City

Golden Sands Retreat

Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat

ZEN Paradise - 2-br Waterfront Ocean View Retreat

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