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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Darwin, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Close to some of Darwin's most popular landmarks, such as Christ Church Cathedral Darwin (0.1 mi) and Darwin Wharf Precinct (0.2 mi), Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is a great destination for tourists.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with wifi offered by the hotel.
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a coffee shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, parking is available.
If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant, consider a visit to Alfonsino's Italian Porchetta Bar and Pizzeria, Frankie's Pizza Joint, or il Piatto, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.
There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular historic sites such as The Old Town Hall, Star Village, and Survivors’ Lookout.
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The Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is noted for its exceptional location, beloved by guests for its proximity to attractions and dining options. Despite the praise, travelers have mixed feelings about the amenities and service, with some unimpressed by the added costs and the dated condition of rooms.
While the hotel's atmosphere and cleanliness are generally appreciated, there are notable housekeeping concerns. Guests frequently mention that the hotel's rates and extra charges do not equate to the value received, leaving some to question the overall worth of their stay.
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This hotel is a little older,but is in a great spot right on the waterfront. Our room was very clean and spacious. We enjoyed plenty of walks,swimming in the pool,sitting in the bar,watching the world go by. We booked the hop on/off bus which is a great way to get about,in the heat of Darwin. We had a nice buffet breakfast,and some fab meals in the surrounding restaurants. We will return here.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from Lucy Ockleston, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear lynnp214, Wow, thank you for the great review. We are truly proud to receive this feedback and will most certainly be passed on to the team. Looking forward to seeing you next time. Warm regards, Ben Everson Executive Assistant Manager
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I took advantage of the NT government tourism vouchers and booked 2 nights just before NYE. Great value, a harbour view room with full breakfast, free parking and a $75 food and drink voucher for each night of your stay wired out about $120 per night. The rooms are a good size, big beds, well equipped bathrooms. The parking area joins directly to the hotel that makes it very easy getting in and out. The food vouchers can be used at 8 different restaurants and are great value. Loved it and will stay again if there is another round of vouchers
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Jan 28, 2021
Dear durbundo1990, Thanks for sharing your excellent review with us. It is truly a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We do have the best location in Darwin and glad you got to make the most of it. The tourism vouchers are definitely a winner! Thanks again and I look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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We recently stayed for 8 nights at this hotel and found the location to be the best possible place in Darwin. We went to just about every major hotel during tour pick ups/drop offs, and we were convinced that the Vibe was the best location. Even though it was located on the waterfront you could walk to the Esplanade or City Centre within 10 minutes.
In addition to Curve Cafe, which is within the hotel, there are many top class restaurants within a short flat walk. We tried Asian, Mexican, seafood. There are also a couple of great bars that had a wide range of tap beers, wines, and good quality food. There is also a mini mart close by for other essentials. Curve Cafe was good for dinner and breakfasts, although the breakfast offerings could be changed around as it became a bit monotonous after 8 days. For example, every day was scrambled or poached eggs, whereas fried eggs occasionally would be good. Overall though it did the job. The dinner we had a Curve Cafe was very good.
We initially were given a first floor room with no view at all, and on request we were quickly upgraded (at our cost) to a third floor room with view over the waterfront. The reception staff I spoke to about this and at other times were extremely helpful. Our room was clean and the daily cleaning was good. The room was showing a few signs of wear but it was clean and the bed very comfy.
The pool was only average and not in a great location and I only used it once. It was a very short walk across the park to a nice, tidal salt water lagoon which was much better. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:Â Make sure you request a view room.
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Jun 27, 2021
Dear Graeme L, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. I am thrilled to hear that our team took great care of your needs and your comment acts a true reminder of the excellent team we have in place. I will ensure your feedback is shared with all of them as this will only encourage them further. I look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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This hotel is really disappointing poorly maintained and not responsive to issues. There was mould on the back of the door in the bathroom the hook for the towel fell off the wall the chair next to the desk was so stained and should have been replaced . The TV lost its signal and most channels, cabling was hanging down underneath it. Glasses were polished clean by the cleaning staff not washed and this towel could have been used in each room. The coffee cup had a crack all the way through it and the cup dripped it’s contents. A tray for lunch from the adjacent room next door with leftover food was placed outside the door and 24 hours later it was still uncollected. The key card was difficult to use and took 3 to 4 swipes to access the room. One of the lifts had the same issue. Definitely not 4 star showing signs of wear and poor maintenance. The curtains in my in laws room were very badly stained with visible finger stains that had not been removed. Their bedside lamp switches were faulty and arced when switching and were still not repaired 4 days later. This was reported the night they arrived and were told it would be fixed immediately. They got out of bed and re dressed and waited 1 1/2 hours for assistance which did not arrive. The TV remote was intermittent and the next morning the hotel put new batteries in it but it was only intermittently functional and unresponsive but not replaced. . They were issued with key cards that did not work at all and being some of the furthest rooms from reception with a faulty hip (90 yrs old) and my mother in law (86) using a wheelchair most of the time when we checked in with luggage on arrival for 4 people we struggled to get to our rooms and no luggage trolley or assistance was offered. If you have mobility issues be aware the shower is over the bath and that requires a 530 mm step over the edge. There was also no hot water in my in-laws suite on the night of arrival. This was fixed the next morning
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Jun 9, 2021
Dear 368lindsayw, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly disappointed to know that we did not deliver to our usual standards and the lack of follow up is unacceptable. I can certainly see from both your comments (family rooms) that we have let ourselves down. 368lindsayw, our Assistant GM and I have tried contacting you and left a few voicemails. We do want to acknowledge the shortcomings and ensure we make it up to you. Rest assured, we never want our guests to leave disappointed and I am very sorry this has happened. We hope to speak with you soon and make amends. Rest assured, I do have the notes from your feedback and look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Sid Bhatia General Manager sbhatia@tfehotels.com
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First of all excellent location, really enjoyed the location. Walking distance to lots of good restaurants, sights, city center and waterfront. And if you don't fancy walking there are always scooters for hire everywhere to extend your reach. The hotel is very outdated, not properly cleaned rooms and common areas, staff seams uninterested. Breakfast is ok, but go before 8am it gets really crowded. Lower floors on the waterfront side will get a bit of noise on weekends from the nightlife on the waterfront (not too bad when we were there) top (4th floor) floors on the southern side gets noise from foot traffic on going to the footbridge to the city( not too bad but notable). This hotel could be one of the best in Darwin if it got updated and propper managed, so much potential in teh location. So many good bars and restaurants very close by. Would I stay here again? Yes! But only at reduced rates. Darwin is so small/compact that choosing a hotel in the city and walking to the waterfront would not be a hazzel.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded May 17, 2021
Dear Peter H, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am disappointed to hear that we did not deliver to our usual standards; for this, please accept my sincerest apology. Following your feedback, I did meet with our housekeeping and maintenance teams and expressed your concerns. This is certainly not the standard we expect or are known for. We are also discussing future renovations plans with our owners and I am certain this will be well received by all. Thanks again Peter H. Your feedback is crucial for our success and I sincerely appreciate you sharing this with us. Sincerely, Sid Bhatia General Manager
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Well appointed rooms great informative staff , I had a water view room and it was great overlooking the park and lagoon . Parking access was a breeze walked directly from the car park into the Hotel , lots to see and do all within easy walking distance . Plenty of great restaurants again all within walking distance .
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded May 3, 2021
Dear Howard T, Thanks for sharing your excellent review. I am delighted to hear that you had a great stay with us. I will pass on your feedback to the team as I am sure they will only be further encouraged! Once again thank you and I look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Saw prior guest's minibar food waste, reported it to the reception for cleaning & to prevent it being accidentally mischarged. Staff came to see & inspect, told me they have taken note on it to prevent mischarge. Saw credit card statement, charged ~SGD 15 from the hotel on food I didn't consume :/
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from K-A_Holman, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Mar 5, 2020
Dear Alskarmig, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We were very disappointed to know that our minibar check missed the consumed chocolate and the subsequent communication error resulting in the charge. Please accept my sincere apology for this. I have met with the team members involved and put actions in place to ensure this does not happen again. Alskarmig, we have already actioned a refund back on your credit card following your initial review on Google. I appreciate the feedback again on TripAdvisor and acknowledge that this mishap was very upsetting. I am available should you wish you discuss this further. We pride ourselves in providing superior service and experience for all our guests and I am sorry that we were unable to deliver this during your recent stay. Sincerely, Sid Bhatia General Manager sbhatia@tfehotels.com
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I stayed at the Vibe for two nights for a little stay-cation. The duty manager was very helpful and accommodating, changing my room to a quieter one that wasn't above the loud pub down below. It is a great hotel, however both rooms I was given needed more attention to detail with the cleaning (the first had coffee grounds all over the kitchenette, the second hadn't had it's bins emptied). Great location though, and generally nice rooms and staff!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Nov 4, 2020
Dear TheRovingLou, Thanks for sharing your comments with us. While I note that you enjoyed your stay-cation and our waterfront location; I am sincerely sorry to hear of the cleaning issue during your stay. I will follow this up with our housekeeping and management teams as this is not acceptable. Thanks for letting us know TheRovingLou. Rest assured I will ensure our teams are aware of this and further training is provided. Sincerely, Sid Bhatia General Manager
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We had a Premier Suite which looked out onto Kitchener Drive. The Darwin waterfront precinct is at the front of the hotel, which has restaurants handy for meals and even a mini mart for those incidentals.
The room itself was spacious and clean and staff friendly and helpful. Its a surprisingly large hotel complex but the lifts were quick to come. It has a dining room used for breakfast, but is hardly patronized for lunch or dinner. Not surprising as we went for dinner twice but no staff to be seen! Being at the rear, our room didnt get all the noise from the waterfront side, but we could hear guests moving about above us which was annoying.
The hotel is located within easy walking distance to the Smith St Mall, waterfront restaurants and Stokes Hill Wharf.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Nov 4, 2020
Dear Quartz2, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our waterfront location. I have taken note of the staffing issues in our restaurant and have brought this to our Restaurant Managers attention for urgent review. Thanks for letting me know Quartz2. I look forward to welcoming you back in future.
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$30 dollar taxi from airport. Checkin was very stress free and staff very friendly and helpful. Nobody to help with bags but that’s no problem for me. Booking breakfast on arrival is $20 per day, little cheaper than booking online. Our view from our window is the the wall of the parking station. A very small pool on ground level so must be quick to to get a chair. However they do have a large pool and wave pool out front for a small entry fee. No Bar on premises but plenty near by along with plenty of restaurants and small shops.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sid Bhatia, General Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Responded Feb 23, 2021
Dear markz75d, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the large wave pool and all the waterfront facilities. We always recommend booking our view rooms as this offers expansive views of our beautiful waterfront and is a popular option for most of our guests. Thanks again for sharing your comments with us. I look forward to welcoming you back in future.
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Hi, We frequently stay at this hotel and the parking is included. Just speak to the Hotel reception about parking when you check in - you will find the reception at the VIBE and Adina are super helpful! Parking and the awesome location is why we always choose either of these hotels (they are side by side and share the reception area.) If you choose to stay at either of these hotels you won't be disappointed!
the wave pool is not part of the vibe hotel. although it is located just in front 2 min walk,
opening time is from 10 am
check their website for prices.
Yes, we used the laundry on a couple of occasions, though, be sure they have detergent for you, or you may have to purchase some from opposite the hotel at the convenience store.
There are more places to choose from in the Darwin area.
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₱7,952 - ₱10,281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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120
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