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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.

An open door leading to a room with tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements on stands.

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 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.

A modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a car park.

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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

3. Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

Melanie

CA $142

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.

An aerial view of a marina with boats, a large building with a curved roof, and a cityscape in the background.

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

A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a blue chair and table.

4. Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

Lisa

CA $181

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

5. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Arnold

CA $129

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A pool area with a covered seating area and a building with outdoor seating.

A resort with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a covered area.

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.

6. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

Shakara

CA $129

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, featuring a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Alan

CA $152

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 two-story building with a covered porch and a small garden area.

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

CA $123

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 row of white buildings with green railings, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tented accommodation with a covered deck, outdoor seating, and a view of surrounding greenery.

10. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Howard Springs

Merrilyn

CA $89

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A billiards table with balls, a pool table, and a bar area with stools and a counter.

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

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

11. Winnellie Hotel Motel

Winnellie

Elaine

CA $123

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

A group of people dining outdoors at a table with a palm tree in the foreground.

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

12. Hudson Parap

Parap

Denis

CA $125

CA $138 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.

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

David

CA $78

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

14. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Ranjeet

CA $152

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 reception area with a sign for 'Darwin Resort'.

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 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 $106

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A person sitting on a sofa in a room with a large window, a small table, and a water feature.

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

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

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 bathroom with white tiles, a shower with a glass door, a sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack.

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.

17. Capricornia Motel

Fannie Bay

Stephen

CA $113

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by high-rise buildings with balconies.

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

19. Cullen Bay Resort

Larrakeyah

Christine

CA $114

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A coastal landscape with palm trees, a grassy area, and pink flowers.

A modern hotel with a central dome structure, surrounded by other buildings, set against a backdrop of a large body of water and a colorful sky.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of palm trees and buildings.

A buffet area with various food items and a glass enclosure.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Darwin City Centre

Paula

CA $153

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Hudson Parap

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended Hudson. We will definitely be back"

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

8/10 Good

"It was"

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Really good stay and walking distance to the main waterfront (we even walked to Mindle beach Markets from the hotel). Pool was great and front staff were all pleasant."

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"

More cheap stays in Shoal Bay

Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

CA $97

CA $106 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

CA $113

CA $125 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

ZEN Central CBD - Affordable 3-bdrm Apt in the Heart of Darwin City

Darwin NT

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Golden Sands Retreat

36 Cox Dr Wagait Beach NT

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Zen By The Water: Darwin's Premier Family Retreat

Darwin NT

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ZEN Paradise - 2-br Waterfront Ocean View Retreat

Darwin NT

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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. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

7. Novotel Darwin Airport

8. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

9. Discovery Parks - Darwin

10. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

11. Winnellie Hotel Motel

12. Hudson Parap

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

14. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

15. Darwin Resort

16. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

17. Capricornia Motel

18. Paravista Motel

19. Cullen Bay Resort

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Tree Point Conservation Area

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Hudson Parap

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Palms City Resort

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Hilton Darwin

Novotel Darwin Airport

The Leea 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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