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Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the outside, and a striped wall.
A hotel with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a sign that reads 'Night Cap.'
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section with a fire hose reel, and a palm tree.
A balcony with a pool, a white umbrella, and a view of the city.
A modern building with a glass door entrance, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a garden with various plants.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $112
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a trash bin.

Double Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

Studio Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Studio King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Studio King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Studio King Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the outside, and a striped wall.

Studio King Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

Studio Twin Poolside

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outside.

Superior King Poolside

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window.

Studio King and Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with three beds, a sofa, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Family

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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A hand under a showerhead with water flowing.

Bed in 5-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

3.5-star motel in Darwin City Centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a microwave in a common area. Bathrooms are shared.
Nightcap at the Cavenagh offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2026.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Nightcap at the Cavenagh features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The motel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the motel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Darwin motel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.

Nightcap at the Cavenagh has designated areas for smoking.

The Cavenagh - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cavenagh

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2026
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cavenagh Darwin
Cavenagh Hotel
Cavenagh Hotel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel Darwin
Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Motel
The Cavenagh Darwin
The Cavenagh Motel Darwin

Nightcap at the Cavenagh Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, refurbished rooms, good food!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice room in a good location with a nice bar and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing helpful staff. Freshly renovated retro styling. Live music was great and the meals where scrumptious. And we got a discount at restaurant, for staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel to stay in. Great value. Location excellent. Would stay again if I visit Darwin again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Cavanaugh. The staff where always willing to help with a lovely disposition and smiles. The rooms were clean and cleaned regularly. The rooms had working wifi and cute little touch lamps. Would def recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and central to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and the bar/restaurant downstairs had great food, cheap drinks and live music on most nights. Would stay here again in a heartbeat next time I am in Darwin.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great air conditioning and a lovely room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problem
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and suitably priced for location and facilities. Good food and Pub facilities too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good clean central CBD hotel with great range of beers, awesome steaks and posirive vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location, friendly staff and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand newly renovated room and furnishings, all very good Staff are always friendly and seem to remember you Range of beers is fab and the steakhouse awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very nice area will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean modern hotel.

Modern clean room with easy access to the sea front and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cav !!!! My go-to base when in Darwin, its old but fresh with great staff, best steaks in town and wide range of cold beers. No need to leave unless walking around absorbing the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026