Title: Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat Aparthotel in Darwin, 9-minute walk to Darwin Waterfront ## Photo gallery for Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat ![Apartment - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/w3000h2208x0y0-4bbd5083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment | Exterior - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/def38bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment | Exterior - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/b793bf43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/fc04f10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment | Exterior - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/b02e8584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Darwin Waterfront, Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat provides everything you need. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Apart-hotel 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72369 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat Aparthotel in Darwin, 9-minute walk to Darwin Waterfront ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Brown's Mart Theatre and Maningrida Arts & Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Indo Pacific Marine and Aquascene. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darwin Entertainment Centre or Gardens Oval. [Visit our Darwin travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin.dx6131317) [View more Aparthotels in Darwin](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Apart-Hotels.d6131317-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-12.46220%2C130.84448&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yNNc499h9CC38Pdxvbur-U_sk6g=) Darwin, NT ### What's nearby - ![The Esplanade featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/34a2e0a3-816f-40e3-b1d7-b40af77c3130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Esplanade 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Darwin Waterfront showing a garden, landscape views and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247958/144f5608-aaec-4774-b4e3-815141012335.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Darwin Waterfront 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Crocosaurus Cove which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216433/883e1030-504f-48d5-ae40-b9a4f692ad66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crocosaurus Cove 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Smith Street Mall 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Darwin Convention Centre 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - East Arm Darwin Station 24 min drive - Darwin International Airport (DRW) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Charlie's of Darwin 5 min walk - McDonald's 6 min walk - Horizen Cafe 5 min walk - Ruby 5 min walk - Moorish Cafe 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat? ### Where is Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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