Alawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
AU$165
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
AU$30
per adult
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
AU$235
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
AU$175
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodiles
AU$55
per adult
Our pick of the best Alawa Hotel Deals
City Living: Modern ~ OutdoorDining ~ Private Yard
Alawa NT
Stay at this apartment in Darwin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Firstly communication was excellent with immediate reponse on my messages to host. Property was clean, and had everything you need including cleaning equipment and washing facilities. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
81 Smith Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$279 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$279
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The towels could best be described as tired as he bath towel had a hole in it"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
The Leea Darwin
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is AU$229 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$229
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"I believe this is the best hotel in Darwin. Elegant, clean and everything was easy. Good breakfast and great bathroom"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is AU$383 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$383
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (999 reviews)
"I cannot fault this property. We loved our stay and will definitely be back soon and stay with them again. Clean room. Amazing staff. Pool was the best and enjoyed the swim up pool. Even chatting with security was so good to hear about Darwin. Thank you"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$277 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$277
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (999 reviews)
"Unless you like checking in with a computer screen I would give this place a miss. After booking with Hotels, still had to enter all my details again, then asked if i wanted to purchase a late check out, which I did only to find myself locked out of my room after 10:30am. Then had to find a real ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$319 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$319
per night
29 June - 30 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved the view from the balcony and being able to sit out at night (we stayed in an apartment)."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Alawa
Find the best Alawa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Shannon Moloney
Open Photo by Shannon Moloney
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.
Photo by Stuart Samuels
Open Photo by Stuart Samuels
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
