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A swimming pool with multiple people, shaded by large canopies.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations arranged around a central landscaped area, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

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

A couple standing in a covered outdoor area with a modern building in the background.

1. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Lee Point

Leanne

£71

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.

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

A water play area with multiple water jets and a large red funnel.

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

2. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Howard Springs

Merrilyn

£91

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

3. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

Shakara

£69

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed with a headboard, a small table, and a sofa.

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

4. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Eaton

Alan

£90

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A dining table with a plate of food, a drink, and a view of a swimming pool.

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

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.

5. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

Michael

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

A hotel hallway with a wooden floor, doors on both sides, and potted plants.

6. Novotel Darwin Airport

Eaton

Chrissy

£90

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

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.

A reception desk labeled 'QUEST' with a clock, framed pictures, and a welcome sign.

7. Quest Palmerston

Palmerston

Sean

£90

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a covered outdoor area, numbered rooms, and lush tropical plants.

8. Discovery Parks - Darwin

Winnellie

Stacey

£85

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

9. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

Jingili

Arnold

£90

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

10. Hudson Parap

Parap

Belinda

£70

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, teal chairs, a bed with a view, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel with a pool area, including a beach and umbrellas.

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

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

11. Hudson Berrimah

Berrimah

Lisa

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 large swimming pool with a bridge, surrounded by lounge areas and palm trees.

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

12. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Eaton

Piero

£92

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a black metal railing, and a bench.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

Coconut Grove

David

£46

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A beverage station with three dispensers, each labeled with a different fruit flavor.

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

14. Winnellie Hotel Motel

Winnellie

Elaine

£70

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 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.

A couple standing in a garden with a white picket fence and greenery.

15. Darwin Resort

Winnellie

Chris

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a parking area with several cars, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a bar area.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a pool in the background, and a building with a balcony.

A spacious lobby with a central round seating area, a reception desk, and a high ceiling with a glass railing.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Darwin City Centre

Nicolette

£90

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear sky.

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

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

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

17. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Gardens

Ian

£138

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a pergola.

A small, natural pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a balcony with chairs and greenery.

A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a tray of coffee pods.

18. Palms City Resort

Darwin City Centre

Sheri

£80

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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 buffet area with various food items and a glass enclosure.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

Darwin City Centre

Frances

£90

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A room with a window, a chair, a bed, a wall-mounted light, and a potted plant.

A multi-story building with balconies and a sign that reads "THE HERITAGE DARWIN".

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

20. The Heritage Darwin

Darwin City Centre

Janice

£58

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Argus Hotel Darwin

8/10 Good

"Good, reasonably priced hotel in a central location in Darwin. The continental breakfast included in the price did not offer a very good selection, just fruit, toast and cereals. A cooked break fast was offered for A$10 but again, quite a limited range. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Overall a good experience."

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location especially for the beach markets next door. Two beautiful pools, beach lagoon and also infinity pool. Lots of dining options, a great relaxed vibe. Wish we had stayed longer, will return"

The Leea Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and the restaurant was very good"

Rydges Darwin Central

10/10 Excellent

"Good room convenient location very central Needed a late checkout staff very helpful"

Mantra on the Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"The harbour view was fantastic. A lovely, large apartment. Great pool."

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, simple clean rooms, perfect pool area, close to anything you need. Have recommended to friends and will return again"

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Few cracks starting to appear in corners, needs a bit of a general tidy up but thats being very picky, great place to stay, centrally located and easy walk to CBD, will stay again."

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

10/10 Excellent

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Hilton Darwin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and everything worked. Bed was comfortable."

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Comfort Inn Darwin

50 Mitchell St Darwin NT

£67

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Capricornia Motel

3 Kellaway Street Fannie Bay NT

£76

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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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 traveller data. Other good options for your trip to 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 holiday rentals that Shoal Bay has to offer?

Nightcliff Exquisite Family Home with Pool: This holiday home rental outside of Shoal Bay offers an outdoor pool, a patio and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as a garden. 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 bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period 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 travelling to Shoal Bay will definitely enjoy the sights to see and things to do. There are 746 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Shoal Bay.

What should I see while I'm in Shoal Bay?

Favourite 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. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Shoal Bay guide.

What's the weather like in Shoal Bay?

The hottest months are usually November and October, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Shoal Bay are January, February, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 438 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay hotels

1. Club Tropical Resort Darwin

2. BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

3. Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

5. Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

6. Novotel Darwin Airport

7. Quest Palmerston

8. Discovery Parks - Darwin

9. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

10. Hudson Parap

11. Hudson Berrimah

12. Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

13. Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments

14. Winnellie Hotel Motel

15. Darwin Resort

16. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

17. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

18. Palms City Resort

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

20. The Heritage Darwin

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

Tree Point Conservation Area

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Argus Hotel Darwin

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Leea Darwin

Rydges Darwin Central

Mantra on the Esplanade

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Hilton 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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