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friendly staff and a great location in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. The Wave Lagoon
is right next door if the shady swimming pool is too placid for you.
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Darwin Central Hotel
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( info 1300 364 263, 08-8944 9000;
www.darwincentral.com.au
; 21 Knuckey St; d from $180;
; 4, 5, 8, 10)
Right in the centre of town, this plush independent hotel oozes
contemporary style and impeccable facilities, including an award-winning restaurant.
There are a range of stylish rooms with excellent accessibility for disabled travellers.
Rack rates are steep, but internet, weekend, and three-night-stay discounts make it great
value.
Argus
APARTMENTS $$$
$$$
( 08-8925 5000;
www.argusdarwin.com.au
;
6 Cardona Ct; 1-/2-/3-bedroom apt from $280/
360/590; )
In a corner of town awash with apartment towers, the Argus stands
out as a quality option. Apartments are
very
spacious, with lovely bathrooms, generous
expanses of cool floor tiles, simple balcony living/dining spaces and snazzy kitchens
with all the requisite appliances. The pool seems an afterthought, tucked into a corner of
the car park, but it's shady and welcoming on a sticky Top End afternoon.
Novotel Atrium
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 08-8941 0755;
www.novoteldarwin.com.au
;
100 The Esplanade; d from $365, 2-bedroom apt
from $485; )
OK, OK, we know Novotel is a global chain and we've seen it
all before, but what makes this one special are to-die-for ocean views and stylistic stand-
ards above the norm: subtle lighting, fresh flowers and interesting indigenous art.
Breathe the sea air on your balcony or descend into the kidney-shaped swimming pool,
one of the best-looking puddles in Darwin. Off-season rates are a steal.
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Aurora Shady Glen Caravan Park
CARAVAN PARK $
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