Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

I’ve stayed at Oaks Darwin twice now, both times in the same room, and everything has been phenomenal on each visit. The consistency is what really stands out. From check-in to check-out, everything runs smoothly, and the overall experience has been excellent both times. The location is great, the atmosphere is calm, and the quality hasn’t dropped at all between stays. I’ll definitely keep coming back. highly recommend to anyone staying in Darwin.

Unfortunately the room had a very strong damp/mold smell that feels suffocating. It definitely changed my rating. If not for that I would have given it a 4 star. I do appreciate the price and the breakfast included.

We checked in at Oaks Elan on 21 November 2025, the day before Cyclone Fina hit Darwin. My husband and I were impressed how the staff kept us informed of what was happening. During breakfast on 22 November, we were told by the manager that the restaurant will be closed until further notice because they have to let the staff go home to be with the family when cyclone hit. We were told to pack whatever food we want from the restaurant to last us for lunch, dinner and possibly breakfast for the next day. We were glad we didn’t go hungry when there was no where to get food when everything was closed. The manager who held the fort on the day and the next day did a very superb job! He rolled up the sleeve and did everything himself when he was obviously very short staff.

The best value for money we have ever experienced so far — truly outstanding from the moment we arrived. We were blessed with a beautiful view as well, and we give God all the glory. After travelling to 32 countries and staying in countless hotels, Airbnbs, and different accommodations, this is the one place that stands out above them all. Excellent, excellent, excellent. Whenever we travel to or through Darwin, this will be our only choice.

View from high floors is great. We had a harbour view room and could see a beautiful view of the sunset. Breakfast was very good and staff packed breakfast for us on days we went on day excursions out of Darwin.

Lovely clean apartment, close too city. Everything you need is on hand and close by. Been here before and the service is still the same. Meals are great. Specially Happy Hour. Will come back again.

Great water view can watch the boats go by. Room is nice bed is very comfortable. Nice little kitchen area with a large fridge, microwave, small oven/griller. Washing machine and dryer too. Coffee nespresso machine with 6 coffees to start and other normal coffee and tea sachets. Shower is reasonable size.

Had a great stay for 4 nights. Central location with friendly staff and great services. Restaurant available at the groujd floor. There are gym, laundry and pool facilities within the hotel. You can witness some amazing views from the rooms.