Best Boutique Hotels in Northern Territory
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Northern Territory is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Desert Gardens Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a private balcony or views of Ayers Rock (Uluru). Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool, or at the restaurant and bar. Spa facilities, shops, tour information and cafes are conveniently located within a short walking distance from the property or via a free shuttle bus. Set among native gardens, each room at Desert Gardens Hotel includes a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a TV with movies-on-demand in every room. The hotel's Mangata Bar serves cocktails that can be enjoyed while relaxing by the hotel pool. Arnguli Grill offers an a la carte menu of traditional Australian cuisine. The Uluru Lookout is just 0.9 mi from the property while Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is a 40-minute drive away. All guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel receive free return transfers from Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport). This transfer service is available for this airport only. The hotel is only a 5-minute stroll to the lookout, where guests can view the desert sunset and Uluru.
Guest Reviews:
- "Nice Staff, High quality restaurants, Safe location!" - "Didn't like anything, loved everything. The staff were so helpful that they were bending over backwards to help us." - "The staff were so friendly and helpful. Location perfect, rooms were great. Spacious, all the creature comforts." - "Great location" - "Comfortable spacious room. Close to pool. Friendly staff." - "Our room was comfortable and I liked our private outdoor seated area. The grounds were well kept with big trees providing shade. Everything around the combined resorts was a short walk away and I loved the cultural free activities around the resort."
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1229 reviews
This modern boutique hotel is located in the heart of Darwin city center. It offers beautifully appointed rooms, plus a restaurant, café, room service and an outdoor plunge pool. Each air-conditioned room at Rydges Darwin Central includes a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, an LCD TV with pay-per-view movies, and a dining area. Some rooms also have a kitchenette. Salvatores cafe offers a diverse breakfast selection. Salvatores Café serves Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Room service is available throughout the day. Rydges Darwin Central is within easy walking distance to cinemas, theaters, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping. The Esplanade, on Darwin’s waterfront, is only 656 feet away. Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Guest Reviews:
- "It was central, clean, comfortable and allowed my dog. The staff were exceptional. They were so kind and caring." - "Good Location To The Town Clean Rooms Pleasent Staff and very accomodating Staff" - "Everything" - "Nothing much to say but thank you" - "Central, value for money, clean, pool area awesome" - "Convenient location, walking distance to restaurants, supermarket, transport. Hotel was quiet. Check- in was easy and efficient."
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576 reviews
