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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.0 of 5
7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia
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Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
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Ranked #17 of 35 hotels in Darwin
3.5 of 5 stars 228 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Awesome”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Pros I was on the top floor (4th) and had a great view overlooking the waterfront area and ocean I like the breakfast options Staff were friendly Air con worked well Room serviced well and room appears modern Comfortable bed and a nice selection of pillows some Cons The air was very hot and stuffy in the hallways Free wifi... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Nathan M, The team at The Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront are delighted that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and thank you for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the near future. Kind regards Ralph D'souza Assistant Hotel Manager More

Surfers Paradise, Australia
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Won't be back”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This hotel is located in a great position, down on the waterfront, but thats the only thing great about this hotel. The poor service started when check-in staff demanded $100 up front at check in, even thou they had my company c/card details on file. There is no point in adding comments to your online booking as they don't read... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 12, 2013

Dear Owen T, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at The Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront. We appreciate the time you have taken to provide us with your feedback. In relation to the points you have raised, I have addressed your concerns with the housekeeping and food & beverage departments so we can improve in these areas. The... More

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“Great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This hotel is edeally located on the waterfront Darwin and close to restaurants, entertainment and the wave pool. It is only a short walk to the Darwin mall. My wife and I stayed 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the experience with so much to see and do. Would recommend the Litchfield park and Kakadu tours as well as the Crocodoaurus... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

Dear Waynecl, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the location and facilities of our hotel. Thank you for chosing to stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront. Kind regards, Ralph D'souza Assistant Hotel Manager More

Adelaide, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Simply good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

I stayed for business reasons and found the welcome warm and inviting. The room was clean and modern and the air conditioning worked very well. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of room to relax. The room has a spacious bathroom including and over the shower bath. Plenty of hot water, towels etc although the water pressure... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

Dear Allan B, We are delighted that you enjoyed your recent stay at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and thank you for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the near future. Kind regards, Ralph Dsouza Assistant Hotel Manager More

Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Hotel fine - no wifi”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

Stayed 3 nights enjoyed the room, the view and location, pool and outdoor spa great for after work relaxation. No wifi in my room after reporting 3 times - still not fixed after several complaints and a 20 minute phone call from hotels on line. I was annoyed that I was billed for non used connection (but credited by staff).

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Dear DebWilko, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at The Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront. We are glad to hear that you the enjoyed the view from the hotel and our lovely outdoor facilities. I apologise for the inconvenience caused to you due to the Wi-Fi not working in your room. We have... More

2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Does the simple things right”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

I stayed 2 nights at the vibe and while not blown away, I was very comfortable and it has a great location. I booked accommodation at another venue but immediately on arrival I had a bad experience and had no problem coming back to the vibe where the staff were really helpful.

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Dear Linsay W, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your positive feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found our team members helpful and I will personally share your encouraging comments with them. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the near future. Kind regards, Ralph Dsouza Assistant Hotel Manager More

Melbourne, Australia
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Well Designed Hotel, Lovely Artwork, Terrific Location, One problem spoils things.....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

The Vibe has a lot going for it, I felt very sorry for everyone at the hotel because it is badly let down by the ventilation in the rooms. Mine was on the second floor and it may not affect every floor. The room was terrific, spacious and ingeniously laid out with a view of the harbour, two TVs, a... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Dear RomaRose, Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review about you recent stay with us. Our owners have personally selected the artwork and décor for the hotel and we are delighted that you enjoyed this aspect of your stay. I have also shared your positive feedback with Gemma and the housekeeping team who will be encourage... More

Kununurra
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great new Hotel, perfect location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

The bad reviews don't do this hotel justice. The room I stayed in was small, but it did not matter as there was still enough space. The room was very new, super clean with funky bright furniture. The bed was great and the room was quiet, you can't hear any noise from the hallway. The room service menu has great... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Dear Kirsty, Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review about your recent stay at The Vibe Darwin Waterfront. I agree that some of the reviews don’t do justice to the great accommodation facilities and friendly service we provide at The Vibe. Your positive feedback will go a long way in encouraging my team to give their... More

Melbourne, Australia
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“VibeDarwin”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

What can I say :-) *We were very happy with our stay at Vibe Darwin. *I read the reviews and can honestly say NONE of the bad stuff was true !!!! *The view across the waterfront was amazing. *Our room was cleaned daily - and was clean. Size was ok - were there to sleep at night - not hang... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Dear Jeff A, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your recent stay with us. The waterfront by night is beautiful indeed and we are delighted that we were able to provide the right setting when you decided to ask the big question. Congratulations!!!! Some of the recent reviews aren’t a true reflection of... More

Darwin, Australia
1 review
“Horrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

The staff were NOT friendly at all. They were very rude, unprofessional and might I say a little racist. It's the second time I've stayed there and the last time! The rooms are small and not clean. It should not be called a hotel but rather some 2 star apartment (not even a luxurious one at that). My house has... More

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Ralph D, Manager at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, responded to this review
April 21, 2013

Dear chnate N, Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We truly value the opinions of our customers and we apologize that we did not meet your expectations. At Vibe, we celebrate difference by hiring people from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds. We currently boast a very multi-cultural team comprising of 16 different nationalities. We also carry... More

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Additional Information about Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Address: 7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Top End > Darwin
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Luxury Hotels in Darwin
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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