Title: Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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, a short walk to Darwin Waterfront ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/734bf65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/7ec0f842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/w3000h1992x0y0-5e2ce8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/d34de859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/baea4cee_edited_528c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Darwin Waterfront, Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat provides everything you need. 9.4 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, a short walk to Darwin Waterfront ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/1c9a20e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mindil Beach Casino Resort The Gardens - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews CA $208 CA $228 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11568000/11567915/f387fc37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel Darwin City Centre - 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Darwin Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Darwin Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Cullen Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 3.3 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 - ‪The 1995 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Cav - ‬5 min walk - ‪Ruby - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat located? > Located in Darwin City Centre, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chung Wah Temple and Darwin Waterfront. 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