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The Cavenagh

Darwin , 12 Cavenagh Street (Show on Map)

7.8

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Summary of reviewsThe Cavenagh is a budget hotel located in the heart of Darwin, making it an ideal base for exploring the city's attractions. The hotel's biggest asset is its location with guests appreciating the convenience of being close to shops, restaurants and the waterfront. The hotel's restaurant is highly praised for its great food and impressive wine selection, while the staff are repeatedly praised for their friendly and accommodating service. The outdoor pool is a major highlight of the hotel with guests enjoying its lovely and large size. While some rooms could do with updating, all are clean and air-conditioned and the hostel-style dorms are particularly spacious and comfortable. Overall, The Cavenagh offers good value for money and is a great choice for those looking for a lively atmosphere and budget accommodation.
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Room Types

King Room This air-conditioned room offers a desk, and a flat-screen. -Skylight window only in majority of rooms -air conditioning -desk -Flat screen TV -fridge freezer -kettle -ensuite

Twin Room This air-conditioned room offers a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Double Room with Pool View The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory features a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker and air conditioning.

About The Cavenagh

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Guest Reviews

7.8

Good

Location

The Cavenagh is an ideal place to stay for people who want to be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Darwin. The hotel is located in the city centre, close to the waterfront, shops and restaurants. Guests have access to the lively pool area, which adds to the hotel's good vibe. The hotel's location is its biggest asset with many tourists appreciating the convenience of being close to the city's attractions. The hotel also has a great restaurant and the staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and tidy and given the location, the hotel offers good value for your money. With a bus stop around the corner and plenty of sights within walking distance, The Cavenagh is a great base from which to explore Darwin.

Dinner

The Cavenagh hotel, located at the heart of Darwin, is known for its amazing dining experiences. The hotel has its restaurant and visitors rave about the great food served here. The fantastic meals offered at the restaurant are described as beautiful steaks and the wine selection impressive. It's a pub with great steaks and visitors describe the meals as great value for money. The Cavenagh is regarded as the heartbeat of Darwin, known for its good food and a great restaurant. Though, a few visitors found Sunday lunch not as good as expected, the overall restaurant experience is considered great and the meals are very delicious. Visitors also praise the restaurant's value for money, making it a must-visit for any traveler having dinner in Darwin.

Rooms

The Cavenagh hotel offers a budget accommodation option for travelers. Rooms range from basic and clean to spacious and well-equipped. While some rooms could do with updating, all are clean and air-conditioned. The hostel-style dorms are particularly spacious and comfortable with lockers and plenty of storage space, making them good value for money. Some guests have noted that rooms without windows can be claustrophobic and lead to condensation and mould. However, there are also rooms with balconies overlooking the Chinese Temple. Late check-in is easy and the staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, guests report that you get what you pay for at The Cavenagh with no-frills but comfortable rooms and facilities.

Beds

Guests at the Cavenagh have generally been delighted with the comfortable and well-made beds provided with many reviewers specifically mentioning the comfort of the beds, as well as the provision of additional pillows, toiletries and towels. Dorm rooms were spacious with plenty of storage space and comfortable beds, all at a very reasonable price. Reviewers also enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere of the hotel with some being particularly pleased with the balconies overlooking nearby temples. However, guests should note that some rooms suffer from poor lighting and limited storage space, while a few reviewers encountered problems with water damage caused by air conditioning units.

Cleanliness

The Cavenagh, a hotel in an old building, has garnered varied opinions about its cleanliness from its guests. However, the majority of the reviews praise the hotel for being very clean with big, tidy and comfortable rooms. The kitchen is especially deemed to be impeccably clean. The staff is said to be helpful and friendly. Some guests, though, have reported mold on the bathroom ceiling and in the shower with dirty and musty-smelling rooms. The hotel does seem to be in need of a little extra cleaning with stained carpets and some bugs crawling around. Despite this, the hotel does provide fresh sheets and towels and air conditioning in rooms. The hotel needs to improve its housekeeping service; the cleaning could be better, as evidenced by a wine glass unwashed for eight days. Overall, The Cavenagh is worth considering for its nice, clean rooms with good facilities, though some rooms are a little tired.

Staff

The staff at The Cavenagh are repeatedly praised for their friendly and accommodating service. Especially mentioned are Joy Joy and other reception staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The bubbly greeting at reception and the helpfulness of the night staff are also often noted. Guests appreciate the staff's attention to their requests, as well as their upbeat and professional demeanor. The location, value and quality of the hotel are compounded by the excellence of the staff, who are said to rival those of a 6-star hotel. Guests note that staff-store luggage, accommodate requests and respond quickly to messages. Overall, the staff at The Cavenagh create a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home.

Pool

The Cavenagh hotel boasts a beautiful outdoor pool that many guests have enjoyed during their stay. The pool is described as lovely, great, nice, large and very warm. Towels and sunscreen are conveniently available next to the pool and it stays open until 10 p.m. Guests can escape the heat of the day and relax by the pool and some even enjoy listening to live music while swimming. Despite being overlooked by the dining area, the pool has an amazing view of the ocean. It's easy to access and perfect for a party or meeting other people. However, some guests found the pool disappointing compared to the photos and others noted that it can get quite warm without any shade. Nonetheless, the pool is still considered a major plus along with the hotel's location, kitchen and laundry facilities.

Nightlife

The Cavenagh hotel is a great place to stay in the center of Darwin for those who love nightlife. The hotel is situated near lots of bars and restaurants on Mitchell Street, making it the perfect location for those looking for a lively night on the town. The hotel features a restaurant/bar that has live music every night, which is great for party people. The outside bar area can get noisy at times, but it usually ends by 10pm. The hotel has a busy vibrant pub with good entertainment, including live music, which some guests found superb. Although some guests found it noisy, surprisingly many guests found their rooms quiet despite the pub being attached. Overall, if you're looking for a lively atmosphere to finish your trip, The Cavenagh is a great choice.

3 Star

The Cavenagh is a budget hotel that caters to those who want a basic room for a short stay. The female dorms are good value for money and they are clean and tidy. While the hotel is quite rundown and more like a hostel, guests find it adequate for a quick short stay. Good cheep accommodation if that's what you are looking for. The staff are obliging and the location is reasonably priced for a short stay. While it might not be the classiest place in town, it is good value for money. Some guests found the hotel disappointing and poor, but others had a pleasant experience. Overall, it's a budget option that does the job for a short stay.

Accessible

Guests with disabilities should be aware that The Cavenagh hotel does not have a lift, which could make access challenging for some. However, the staff are friendly and helpful and are happy to assist with luggage. The hotel is located in a great spot with easy access to everything, including an airport shuttle service. Those travelling by car will also appreciate the free parking nearby. While there is only one bathroom for multiple guests in some rooms, guests appreciated the shared kitchen facilities and overall relaxed vibe of the hotel.

Outdoor Pool

The outdoor pool at The Cavenagh is a major highlight of the hotel based on guest reviews. Visitors regularly describe the pool as beautiful, lovely, great and a nice area. The location of the pool also earns praise with one guest noting that it's right next door to the outdoor seating area. Many travelers appreciate the comfort and cool respite the pool provides from the hot weather with towels available poolside. Additionally, guests mention the large size of the pool area and the general quality of the pool facilities. While one reviewer expressed concern about evening dining area overlooking the pool, the overwhelmingly positive reviews indicate that the pool is a top draw for visitors.

Yes, The Cavenagh has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Cavenagh.

No, The Cavenagh doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at The Cavenagh.

No, The Cavenagh doesn't have a gym.

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