Title: Joyful Esplanade City Stay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6131317&destination=Darwin%2C+Northern+Territory%2C+Australia&selected=92479460&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Joyful Esplanade City Stay ## Photo gallery for Joyful Esplanade City Stay ![Outdoor dining - Joyful Esplanade City Stay (Darwin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92479500/92479460/fb77a957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Joyful Esplanade City Stay (Darwin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92479500/92479460/5fdc5b43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - Joyful Esplanade City Stay (Darwin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92479500/92479460/c19a0ae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Joyful Esplanade City Stay (Darwin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92479500/92479460/1140e457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Joyful Esplanade City Stay (Darwin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92479500/92479460/81f1b5e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Darwin City, this well-presented apartment is your tranquil retreat. With modern comforts and lush Bicentennial park views, unwind in the separate living area or step out into The Esplanade for an early morning stroll. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Joyful Esplanade City Stay STUNNING home in CBD with the lush green Bicentennial park on your doorstep. BONUS: 20% Discount on Car Hire with NT Car Rentals This well-presented apartment is conveniently located in DARWIN CITY without the noise of the main street at your window. The sprawling property offers a modern bedroom of the finest tropical living - flowing inside and out with views across Darwin Harbour, CBD, Smith Street Mall, Coles, and Crocosaurus Cove. BONUS: 20% Discount on Car Hire with NT Car Rentals The space The residence, ideally and predominately suited to families, couples and travelling work colleagues, located on Level 2 of an Esplanade building, has a separate kitchen, dining and living area with a work desk. The kitchen is graced with stone bench tops, great appliances and a preparation space topped with electric cooking. \* 1 Bathroom \* 1 Bedroom, 1 Queen Beds \* Sleeps 2 \* Open plan living/dining \* Air-con, Fans, \* Fully furnished, equipped \* Bedding, towels \* Large TV \* Basic pantry items \* Bathroom essentials \* Laundry basics \* Outdoor dining space \* WIFI Guest access BONUS: 20% Discount on Car Hire with NT Car Rentals. 20% Discount on Car Hire with NT Car Rentals. Quite close to Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin Waterfront, Cullen Bay, Mindil Beach Casino Resort, and Sunset markets. Hop on an e Scooter and take off in The Esplanade with an early morning walk. Easy Access to Public Transport, Hop on Hop Off Bus Tours. Walkable Distance to a panel of Restaurants, Shopping Centre, Coles supermarket, and 13 pubs and bars in Mitchell Street. Other things to note Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you! ÝOU have an exclusive arrangement with NT Car Rentals providing a 20% discount on all car hire rental according to NT Car Rentals' availability and Terms and Conditions ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11510000/11505900/11505884/0fb30fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Argus Hotel Darwin Darwin City Centre - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 998 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=11505884&PinnedHotelID=11505884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 30 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/fbb17a38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Leea Darwin Darwin City Centre - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym 8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=426187&PinnedHotelID=426187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7518700/7518633/f89b2a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel Darwin City Centre - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=7518633&PinnedHotelID=7518633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with cable channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3610000/3605600/3605557/e6847b5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Argus Apartments Darwin Darwin City Centre - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 497 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=3605557&PinnedHotelID=3605557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811118/2a1dbadf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City Gardens Apartments Darwin City Centre - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 200 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=3811118&PinnedHotelID=3811118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Harbour View Accessible Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/b0be41f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin Darwin City Centre - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 1,727 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=9405243&PinnedHotelID=9405243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1084100/1084003/1f3727fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Metro Advance Apartments & Hotel, Darwin Darwin City Centre - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 8.8 Excellent 381 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 21 Mar - 22 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=1084003&PinnedHotelID=1084003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66140700/66140658/9c675636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hudson Parap Parap - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 177 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 28 Mar - 29 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=66140658&PinnedHotelID=66140658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Darwin City Centre, a neighbourhood in Darwin, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. Maningrida Arts & Culture and Aquascene are also worth visiting. [Visit our Darwin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Darwin.dx6131317) [View more Apartments in Darwin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Apartments.d6131317-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-12.462923,130.84016&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dh%60kA_vq%7DW%3FO%3FQ%3FO%40M%3FO%40Q%40O%40M%40OBO%40QBO%40MBOBMBOBMDOBODODMDOBMFODODKFMDOFKFOFKFMFMHMFKHKFOHKHKHKHMHKJIHMHGJMJKHGJKJIJGLMJGJIJGLIJGLILIJELILCLILELELINCLGLENELALENELCNANGLANCNALCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBN%40NFL%40NBLDNDL%40LDNDLFLBLHLDLDLHLBLHLDJHLHLFJHLFJHJFJLJFJHJJJFHJJLJFHLHHHJJLHJFJHJHNFJHJFLFLHLFJDNFJFNDLFJDNDNDLDNDLBNDNBNBLBNBLBNBLBN%40P%40N%40N%40L%40N%40P%40N%3FL%40N%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FPAN%3FNALAPANANALANAPCNCLCNCNCLCNCLENCLENENENELENGJENGLGJENGJINGJGLILGJILIJGJILKJIJIJIJKHKJIJKFKJKHKFKLKFKHMFKHMHMFKHMDMFMFMFMDMDMHMDMDODMDM%40OFMDO%40MBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMAOEMGMAOEMEMEOEMIMEMEMGMGMGKEMIMGKIMIKGKIKGMMKGKIKKIGKKKKIIIKKKIKIKIMIKIKGMIKGMIMGKGOGKGOGKEMGOEKEOGMCOEOEOEMCOEMCOCMCOCOAMCOAQCOAMAOAOAQ%3FMAO%3FO%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0bzn9LVMcGcRGK-Vrcj5eIhbP68=) Darwin City, NT ### What's nearby - ![The Esplanade featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/34a2e0a3-816f-40e3-b1d7-b40af77c3130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Esplanade 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Crocosaurus Cove which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216433/883e1030-504f-48d5-ae40-b9a4f692ad66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crocosaurus Cove 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Darwin Waterfront showing a garden, landscape views and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247958/144f5608-aaec-4774-b4e3-815141012335.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Darwin Waterfront 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Darwin Entertainment Centre 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Smith Street Mall 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - East Arm Darwin Station 26 min drive - Darwin International Airport (DRW) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Shenannigans 3 min walk - Monsoons Darwin 7 min walk - The Tap on Mitchell 4 min walk - Rays Cafe & Patisserie 6 min walk - Aqua Restaurant 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Joyful Esplanade City Stay pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Joyful Esplanade City Stay? ### What time is check-out at Joyful Esplanade City Stay? ### Where is Joyful Esplanade City Stay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Joyful Esplanade City Stay Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michael S. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Location, listing accuracy #### Neat unit clse to centre restaurants and waterfont 4 nights. 34 steps to go up to the second floor. A good sized unit but not good quality linen, pillows and the bed is sinking in the middle. Lots of helpful items to use. Needs checking to improve some areas and Entry details need to be sent at least 48 hours before. ##### Michael S. 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