Title: Book the Best Top End Hotels with Early Check-in in 2026 from CA $93 | Expedia.ca [Top End Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Top-End.dx6052534)[Hotels in Top End](https://expedia.ca/Top-End-Hotels.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Top End](https://expedia.ca/Top-End-Vacation-Rentals.d6052534.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Top End](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Top End](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Top End Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Top-End.d6052534.Car-Rental-Guide)[Top End Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Top-End.d6052534.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Wangi Falls in Litchfield NP. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354199/6a4ed074-c7ee-45ad-812b-fee48a7075bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by We Travel Together # Find Hotels with Early Check-in in Top End from CA $93 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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Darwin [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Rydges-Palmerston-Darwin.h11887141.Hotel-Information) Palmerston 9.2/10 Wonderful (452) " Nice" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Sean CA $148 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Rydges-Palmerston-Darwin.h11887141.Hotel-Information) ![Classic Cabin | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624941/88262f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624941/4f4a0026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Cabin with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624941/9ff6c9b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625000/9624941/305fb12c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Litchfield Tourist Park - Campground [](https://www.expedia.ca/Rum-Jungle-Hotels-Litchfield-Tourist-Park-Campground.h9624941.Hotel-Information) Rum Jungle 8.8/10 Excellent (223) "Great little spot, friendly staff and good facilities." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Gabrielle CA $125 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Rum-Jungle-Hotels-Litchfield-Tourist-Park-Campground.h9624941.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/1c9a20e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite (Mindil) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/58e1939b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Lagoon King Room (Lagoon Pool Swimout)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/62ff8480.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/f8771b0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mindil Beach Casino Resort [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Mindil-Beach-Casino-Resort.h43472.Hotel-Information) The Gardens 8.6/10 Excellent (1001) "Convenient location and local to all the restaurants." ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Philip CA $161 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Mindil-Beach-Casino-Resort.h43472.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/f1127346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/33917d85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/48d46c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/4ede501f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Darwin-Waterfront.h2393069.Hotel-Information) Darwin City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (1154) "Room was spotless and staff were most courteous " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sandra CA $157 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Darwin-Waterfront.h2393069.Hotel-Information) ![2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/d98126fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/687f91d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/83350018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/b178f2c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Leea Darwin [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-The-Leea-Darwin.h426187.Hotel-Information) Darwin City Centre 8.0/10 Very good (1002) "Very clean, check in easy, staff great" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Allen CA $113 CA $124 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-The-Leea-Darwin.h426187.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693800/29693768/e138b005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693800/29693768/db2c81a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693800/29693768/fdfc24fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29700000/29693800/29693768/cbb8f9b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stuart Hotel-Motel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Katherine-Hotels-The-Stuart-Hotel-Motel.h29693768.Hotel-Information) Katherine 7.4/10 Good (84) "Beds are extremely comfortable. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) John CA $98 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Katherine-Hotels-The-Stuart-Hotel-Motel.h29693768.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469700/24469685/ca826f4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469700/24469685/f8f1dfee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469700/24469685/10d06631.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24469700/24469685/677bda86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elsey on Parap [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Elsey-On-Parap.h24469685.Hotel-Information) Parap 9.6/10 Exceptional (55) "Great location for Parap market on Saturday s and Mindil Beach sunset market on Thursday and Sunday Easy to get around with good local dining options Staff very friendly and helpful " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) michael CA $205 CA $226 total includes taxes & fees Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Elsey-On-Parap.h24469685.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18951/81b7f156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 25 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18951/3a4afb14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Deluxe Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18951/857cd281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19000/18951/4a821a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pine Tree Motel [](https://www.expedia.ca/Katherine-Hotels-Pine-Tree-Motel.h18951.Hotel-Information) Katherine 8.2/10 Very good (663) "Convenient place to stay in Katherine. Room is a good size and there were lots of breakfast options (fry up, cereal, etc). Would recommend as a stopover place if travelling through this area. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Kathryn CA $84 CA $93 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Katherine-Hotels-Pine-Tree-Motel.h18951.Hotel-Information) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64863/119bbb8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64863/145be5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64863/ea2e2ca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64863/348a7430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mantra on the Esplanade [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Mantra-On-The-Esplanade.h64863.Hotel-Information) Darwin City Centre 8.2/10 Very good (1000) "Nice big apartment style room with separate bedroom. Great location. Main restaurant strip close by. Walkable distance to the waterfront development. Only problem was the aircon was a bit too efficient. Could only set fan speed. Was uncomfortably cold. " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Susan CA $152 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Dec 20 - Dec 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Mantra-On-The-Esplanade.h64863.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/7da4fed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/f721d158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/d3a910f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/8d408e0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-By-Wyndham-Zen-Quarter-Darwin.h9405243.Hotel-Information) Darwin City Centre 8.8/10 Excellent (1710) "Very friendly staff and owners. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Gyanwati CA $144 CA $144 total includes taxes & fees Dec 17 - Dec 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-By-Wyndham-Zen-Quarter-Darwin.h9405243.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31®ionId=6052534&adults=2&property_amenities_group_explore=express_checkin&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Find out more about Top End ### Discover top Top End attractions The Top End of Australia offers a wealth of adventures for families and discerning travellers alike. Begin your exploration at Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock art, take guided walks through stunning wetlands, and spot crocodiles in their natural habitat. Next, immerse yourself in the culture of Darwin, where the bustling waterfront precinct boasts vibrant markets and the chance to sample local delicacies like barramundi at top restaurants. For a breath of fresh air, venture to Litchfield National Park, where you can swim in crystal-clear waterfalls and stroll beneath towering termite mounds. The iconic Katherine Gorge invites you to take a scenic boat cruise or hike the rugged trails, allowing for breathtaking views and an exhilarating experience. Finally, the Tiwi Islands offer an authentic Aboriginal experience, where you can participate in traditional art workshops and enjoy a warm welcome from the local communities. For a comfortable stay, consider lodging in Darwin’s waterfront area, where hotels provide easy access to attractions and a relaxing base after a day of adventure. Here, you’ll find attentive service and amenities designed to enhance your stay, ensuring that every moment of your exploration is both enjoyable and memorable. ## Top Top End Hotel Reviews ![Novotel Darwin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2930300/2930267/670bbcf0_y.jpg) ### Novotel Darwin Airport 10/10 Excellent "Nice surroundings " [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-Novotel-Darwin-Airport.h2930267.Hotel-Information) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119600/119519/216acbf7_y.jpg) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade 10/10 Excellent "Great hotel, very comfortable and nicely located for the short stay we had. Would recommend. " [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Darwin-Esplanade.h119519.Hotel-Information) ![Courtyard By Marriott Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6360000/6354200/6354125/ee13cd39_y.jpg) ### Courtyard By Marriott Darwin 10/10 Excellent "Staff and facilities perfect " [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Hotels-H-On-Smith-Hotel.h6354125.Hotel-Information)