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

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

1. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Lee Point

Leanne

CA $103

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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.

2. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

Michael

CA $179

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a balcony with a view.

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

3. Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

Melanie

CA $141

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A couple walking on a deck with a view of the sea.

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.

4. Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

Lisa

CA $180

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

5. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Arnold

CA $134

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, ceiling fan, and wooden flooring.

6. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

7. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

Shakara

CA $129

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

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

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

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Alan

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 small, single-story cabin with a porch and a door, surrounded by a fence and trees.

9. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Howard Springs

Merrilyn

CA $89

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

10. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

CA $141

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small side table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

11. Hudson Parap

Parap

Denis

CA $126

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, two lamps, and two plush toys on the bed.

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.

12. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

David

CA $78

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Windsor Hotel, Motel." There are several cars parked in front, and a few umbrellas are set up outside.

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

13. Winnellie Hotel Motel

Winnellie

Elaine

CA $124

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 large swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge areas with chairs and umbrellas, and a parking area with cars.

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

14. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Piero

CA $155

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

CA $101

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

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

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

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens

Kath

CA $165

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A large grey dog sitting on a wooden table in an indoor setting.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small desk with a chair, a refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window.

17. Capricornia Motel

Fannie Bay

Stephen

CA $114

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

18. Paravista Motel

Parap

Debra

CA $135

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

19. Cullen Bay Resort

Larrakeyah

Christine

CA $122

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central round seating area, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with a glass railing.

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.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre

John

CA $154

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Initial room I had booked through an agent was rather average and looked nothing like the images on the website. For a “deluxe king room” we had no view except the tops of trees and a tin roof we could walk on if we wanted! The good part was I decided to be a kind Karen and mention something to a gorgeous lady at reception who personally walked us to two rooms to pick from and upgrade at a discounted fee. The new room had amazing view of mindil beach and the lagoon pool. Amenities were amazing. Only thing to change would be to add some more crockery and cutlery along with a microwave to warm your own food or baby bottles if travelling with small children. Highly enjoyed my stay once the room was changed!"

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and facilities were first class. Breakfast was great with plenty of different dishes. Room was clean, well appointed and spacious. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for accommodation in Darwin."

Palms City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting, rooms were comfortable, well equipped and clean. The gardens are beautiful and the pool was lovely. We stayed 6 nights (a mum and tween daughter) and felt safe and secure. Definitely recommend staying here!"

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

8/10 Good

"Nice family restaurant with good breakfast and family friendly pool area. Limited with facilities, however satisfied our needs. Friendly staff."

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"excellent service all round. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and shower good. Breakfast was also a nice touch to our stay but it's not included that's extra $. Great location as well for those travelling to Darwin for the first time."

Novotel Darwin Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable as a stop over near the airport."

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay if you have transport, its a bit far out but otherwise very nice relaxing place to stay"

More cheap stays in Shoal Bay

Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

CA $113

CA $124 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & fees

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

CA $114

CA $127 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

includes taxes & 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.

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. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

2. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

3. Quest Palmerston

4. Hudson Berrimah

5. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

6. Novotel Darwin Airport

7. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

9. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

10. Discovery Parks - Darwin

11. Hudson Parap

12. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

13. Winnellie Hotel Motel

14. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

15. Darwin Resort

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

17. Capricornia Motel

18. Paravista Motel

19. Cullen Bay Resort

20. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Tree Point Conservation Area

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Palms City Resort

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Hilton Darwin

Novotel Darwin Airport

The Leea Darwin

Club Tropical Resort 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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