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/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/734bf65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/d34de859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/baea4cee_edited_528c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/7ec0f842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment - Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat (Darwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103090000/103087700/103087647/w3000h1992x0y0-5e2ce8fd.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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Smith Street Mall \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - The Esplanade \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Darwin Waterfront \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Crocosaurus Cove \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 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 - ‪Ruby - ‬5 min walk - ‪Moorish Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪The 1995 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Stone House Wine Bar - ‬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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