Motel Barramundi Lodge (Darwin, Australia)

Multiple guests laud the outdoor pool and tropical garden area for its refreshing and relaxing atmosphere. Guests appreciate being able to cool off after a hot day in Darwin, whilst the plants and palm trees add a tranquil feel to the property.

The property is located around one and a half kilometres away from the heart of Darwin, allowing guests access to dozens of restaurants, bars and shops. A multitude of reviews comment upon the position of the hotel in a positive manner, content that much of Darwin is easily accessible.

The host of this hotel is regularly described as very welcoming and friendly, often the highlight for many guests staying here. Dozens of reviews comment on the levels of service offered with the host said to go out of their way to help guests with an array of issues.

No private bathroom facilities are offered on site, toilets and showers are all communal on this property. Several guests would prefer the privacy of an en-suite bathroom and feel not having this choice is a weak point of the hotel.

Many aspects of the hotel are criticised for being worn and tired looking, with kitchen facilities in particular coming in for criticism from guests. Multiple reviews mention the rooms could also benefit from a fresh layer of paint, with the furniture often described as dated.

Guests of this hotel often complain of a noisy atmosphere from fellow guests, particularly in the evenings and around the pool area. Reviews frequently list drunken guests as disruptive after returning home from a night in Darwin, with multiple guests reporting being woken up as a result.