Motel with an outdoor pool, 10-minute walk to Darwin Waterfront
This motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities are on-site.
The Cavenagh offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cavenagh. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Darwin Waterfront. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at The Cavenagh
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM and a vending machine
Steps from Chung Wah Temple and 10 minutes on foot from Darwin Waterfront
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cavenagh.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Darwin motel.
The Cavenagh – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Internet access
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Street parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Cavenagh
Things to do
Concerts/live shows
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Fenced pool
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Free pool cabanas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 21 January 2026 to 14 May 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Laundry facilities
Selected guestrooms
Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property has limited room availability on the ground floor. Guests may request ground floor rooms after booking, subject to availability.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
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Cavenagh Hotel
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The Cavenagh Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Location was very convenient. Reception staff super friendly. Bed was a bit hard. It was noisy up until about 10.30pm but to be expected as it is part of a pub and we stayed on a Friday night.
Sonya
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Anna
9 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic location. Excellent steaks. Live music was a bonus!
Anna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Toni
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Toni
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Lawrence, Manassas
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Older property with vintage charm
Lawrence
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Chris
28 Sept 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
It's central Darwin , likely to get mugged or spat at by the locals after dark
Very good CBD location, love to come back again, Staff very friendly and approachable, and knowledgeable. Like to have more bright lights in the room. Perfect. Like to recommend to my friends who will be traveling soon from Singapore.
The staff and this place were truly amazing receptionist JoyJoy was a truly beautiful helpful human being who was wonderful to us in a difficult time ..property had everything you could want and was very clean. 10/10
Brenton
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Kerrie
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff
Rooms could do with a paint job