I had researched places to stay in Darwin through Trip Adviser and the wonderful comments about Moonshadow Villas led to high expectations.........and I was not disappointed. Only 500 meters from the beautiful Darwin Botanical Gardens, Moonshadow is an experience in itself. 5 beautiful villas, nestled in a tropical garden, with a gorgeous plunge pool, wonderful artwork and every amenity -... more

The welcome & hospitality shown by hosts Peter & Moya set the tone for a truly lovely stay in Darwin. Moonshadow Villas are like an oasis in the middle of cosmopolitan Darwin, or indeed , an island retreat. Amenities were outstanding, fresh smell everywhere, no evidence of previous occupants. The pool area was especially calming, beautiful area to be a... more

Lying next to the plunge pool, balinese music quietly playing, someone sweeping pathways around the perimeter, under enormously tall palms with vines wrapping up to the canopy, you could be anywhere , however this is Darwin, and we are only 5 minutes out of the city, next to the Botanic gardens. Private massage on our verandah by professional intenational masseuse... more

Having travelled extensively around the top end for our 30th wedding anniversary, we came upon PARADISE IN DARWIN. Upon our arrival we where met by luxurious surroundings and excellently appointed décor. We knew straight away that this would be the ideal place to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in style and comfort. The owners and staff of Moonshadow Villas where... more

This is arguably one of Australia's great accommodation experiences. Moya and Peter have created something very special in "Moonshadow". It is not just the award winning architecture and beautiful gardens, but the very discreet, personalised attention that makes it so! Just as others have reported, no detail is missing. We encountered a seven hour delay en route to Darwin -... more

This was our first trip to Darwin, only three nights at Moonshadow, but we were very impressed with our villa (Rainforest) and its surroundings. Unlike some other reviewers we appreciated the low-key welcome, and being left to our own devices. The cold champagne in the fridge on arrival, the espresso machine, the top quality of the linen and towels, and... more

We selected this property after reading a review in the Sydney Morning Herald. Being a self-catering establishment, it suited our needs for a 10 night stay. We arrived in Darwin after completing a 10 night cruise from Broome on the "Oceanic Discoverer" Moya picked us up from the wharf after we disembarked The thoughtful, generous, and charming hosts, Peter and... more

We embarked on our first tropical adventure, and barely wanted to leave the Moonshadow Villa to explore. When we arrived, we were greeted not by a welcoming committee but a personal note, and let ourselves into our stunning Bali inspired Villa. This sense of privacy and independence continued throughout our week long stay. The Villa was as comfortable as being... more

We have stayed all over the world and this is probably the best place we have stayed in. It certainly wasn't cheap but value for money was amazing. The attention to detail was great,the little luxuries like the expresso coffee machine were great! , the whole experience was GREAT GREAT GREAT. In my emails to family I told them I... more