Frontier Hotel Darwin
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Summary of reviewsFrontier Hotel Darwin receives praise for its strategic central location, providing convenient access to the city, CBD and attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, Mindil Markets, Mindil Beach, the Esplanade and the Casino. This accessibility is complemented by nearby food options, supermarkets and the bustling Mitchell Street, all while maintaining a pleasant, quiet ambiance. The hotel facilities, including an outstanding pool, bar and restaurant, further elevate the guest experience, making it particularly suitable for short stays in the tropical climate. The spacious, light-filled rooms with good air conditioning are noted for their comfort and suitability for both leisure and business travelers.
While breakfast offerings are inconsistent and often criticized for their absence, the dining options for lunch and dinner receive commendable feedback with many guests enjoying the quality of meals at the pub and bar areas. The convivial atmosphere of dining, especially by the pool with a cold drink, adds to the overall enjoyment.
Guests generally find the rooms at Frontier Hotel Darwin to be spacious and comfortable with good air conditioning and clean on arrival. However, maintenance and updates are needed due to dated furnishings and occasional cleanliness issues. The beds, predominantly described as comfortable with clean soft bedding, add to a restful stay despite some mentions of older, worn-out mattresses.
The hotel's cleanliness presents a mixed picture. Positive experiences highlight clean rooms and a quiet environment, though issues such as dirty bathrooms and poorly maintained common areas are noted by some. Despite these concerns, the friendly, helpful staff provide a welcoming and smooth service, significantly enhancing the guest experience. The courteous reception and efficient check-in process are particularly appreciated.
The wifi service at the hotel has received varied reviews. While some guests find the connection satisfactory for basic needs, others report slow speeds and inconsistent access, suggesting a degree of variability in internet quality.
One of the standout features is the hotel's pool, described as clean, big and pleasantly temperature-controlled. Guests, especially families, enjoy the well-maintained pool area with many highlighting it as a key element of their stay. Although there is room for improvement regarding amenities such as grab rails, the overall sentiment towards the pool remains highly positive.
Families find the hotel accommodating with friendly staff and enjoyable pool facilities, though dining options and room amenities could be enhanced to better suit family needs. Despite some minor inconveniences, the hotel provides useful features like free laundry facilities and rooms with great views.
Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin is appreciated for its excellent location, ample amenities and friendly staff, making it a great value for travelers seeking a comfortable and well-situated stay in Darwin.
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While breakfast offerings are inconsistent and often criticized for their absence, the dining options for lunch and dinner receive commendable feedback with many guests enjoying the quality of meals at the pub and bar areas. The convivial atmosphere of dining, especially by the pool with a cold drink, adds to the overall enjoyment.
Guests generally find the rooms at Frontier Hotel Darwin to be spacious and comfortable with good air conditioning and clean on arrival. However, maintenance and updates are needed due to dated furnishings and occasional cleanliness issues. The beds, predominantly described as comfortable with clean soft bedding, add to a restful stay despite some mentions of older, worn-out mattresses.
The hotel's cleanliness presents a mixed picture. Positive experiences highlight clean rooms and a quiet environment, though issues such as dirty bathrooms and poorly maintained common areas are noted by some. Despite these concerns, the friendly, helpful staff provide a welcoming and smooth service, significantly enhancing the guest experience. The courteous reception and efficient check-in process are particularly appreciated.
The wifi service at the hotel has received varied reviews. While some guests find the connection satisfactory for basic needs, others report slow speeds and inconsistent access, suggesting a degree of variability in internet quality.
One of the standout features is the hotel's pool, described as clean, big and pleasantly temperature-controlled. Guests, especially families, enjoy the well-maintained pool area with many highlighting it as a key element of their stay. Although there is room for improvement regarding amenities such as grab rails, the overall sentiment towards the pool remains highly positive.
Families find the hotel accommodating with friendly staff and enjoyable pool facilities, though dining options and room amenities could be enhanced to better suit family needs. Despite some minor inconveniences, the hotel provides useful features like free laundry facilities and rooms with great views.
Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin is appreciated for its excellent location, ample amenities and friendly staff, making it a great value for travelers seeking a comfortable and well-situated stay in Darwin.
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Frontier Hotel Darwin boasts a stellar location that continually impresses its guests. Situated centrally, it offers the convenience of being close to the city, CBD and various attractions like the Botanic Gardens, Mindil Markets, Mindil Beach, the esplanade and the Casino. The hotel's proximity to local food options, supermarkets and Mitchell Street enhances its appeal further. Guests appreciate the quiet surroundings despite being near primary attractions, contributing to a blend of accessibility and tranquility.
The hotel's facilities, including a bar and restaurant, are valued additions, ensuring that guests can unwind with ease. The pool stands out as a highlight, particularly enjoyed by families and essential for a short stay in the tropical climate. The accommodation provides large, light-filled rooms and convenient ground floor options, meeting diverse guest needs. Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin is acknowledged as offering great value for its strategic location and comprehensive amenities, making it a solid choice for both leisure and business travelers.
The breakfast situation at Frontier Hotel Darwin presents a mixed picture based on guest reviews. Some guests have noted the breakfast as ample and good. However, a significant number of reviewers mentioned that breakfast is not available at all with some describing this unavailability in regrettable terms. This lack of breakfast options often requires guests to seek meals elsewhere. Additionally, various reviews mentioned the absence of basic breakfast facilities, such as toasters. Overall, while a few guests appreciated the breakfast, others were left disappointed by its absence, highlighting an area for the hotel to potentially improve.
The Frontier Hotel Darwin offers a commendable dining experience for its guests, particularly at its pub and bar areas. Guests have frequently praised the quality of the meals, describing the food as good and the overall dining experience enjoyable. The bistro and bar downstairs are noted for serving great food with the added appeal of accompanying cold beer. Enjoying an alcoholic drink by the pool has also been highlighted as a pleasant aspect of the dining options. Although some found the dinner options lackluster, the general consensus indicates that lunches and dinners at the hotel are satisfying and well-received.
The Frontier Hotel Darwin offers rooms that are generally spacious and comfortable with many guests appreciating the ample size and good air conditioning. Many found the rooms clean and the beds comfortable, highlighting the convenience of access to the pool for a relaxing stay. Despite some signs of aging and rooms being somewhat dated, the overall tidiness and adequate facilities were well-received. However, some guests noted issues such as musty smells upon arrival, stains on carpets and general maintenance needs. A few also mentioned discrepancies in room bookings and occasional inconvenience with amenities like bath plugs. While not serviced daily, the cleanliness on arrival was often commended. Given its location and room size, many felt it met expectations for the price, even if it could benefit from some updates and improvements.
Guests at Frontier Hotel Darwin frequently mention the quality of the beds as a positive aspect of their stay. Many reviews highlight that the beds are comfortable with specific mentions of the beds being very comfortable, super comfortable and big and comfy. There is a general consensus that the pillows are soft and the bedding clean, which contributes to a good night's sleep. However, there are occasional mentions of some beds being old, bouncy or having a sag in the middle. Some guests also pointed out that a few mattresses were well worn, hard, uncomfortable or squeaky. Despite these few negative comments, the majority of guests found their experience with the hotel beds to be favorable, indicating that comfort is generally well-provided for at the Frontier Hotel Darwin.
Travelers visiting the Frontier Hotel Darwin have various opinions regarding the hotel's cleanliness. While some guests appreciated that the hotel, despite its tired appearance, was clean and quiet, others had notable concerns. Cleanliness varied significantly across different rooms with reports of clean and friendly staff but also numerous mentions of dirty bathrooms, dusty areas and issues like bed bugs and cockroaches. Several guests pointed out specific problems such as dirty room keys, brown stains on bathtubs and neglected maintenance, particularly in the common areas and surrounding gardens. The hotel's bathrooms often faced criticism for not being cleaned properly and lacking ventilation, contributing to high humidity. On the upside, some guests noted that the bed was clean and the check-in process and staff received positive feedback. However, concerns about overall cleanliness, old furnishings and noisy surroundings due to the bar detracted from the experience for many.
At Frontier Hotel Darwin, the commendations for the staff largely underline a friendly and helpful service experience. Guests consistently mention their interactions with the staff as positive, describing them as friendly, welcoming and obliging with any requests. The check-in process is highlighted as smooth with courteous reception personnel. Many guests felt that the staff were always ready to assist, ensuring a hassle-free experience during their stay.
However, there were a few mentions of less favorable encounters, particularly with some bar staff described as rude and judgemental. Despite these isolated comments, the overall sentiment towards the staff remains overwhelmingly positive, portraying the hotel as a place where guests can expect pleasant and efficient service.
The Frontier Hotel Darwin offers wifi service that has received mixed reviews from its guests. Some guests have praised the wifi for having a good connection and mentioned that it allowed them to work effectively, indicating that the internet can facilitate basic online tasks. However, several reviews pointed out issues such as slow speeds, weak signals and complete inaccessibility. Particularly, there were repeated complaints about the free wifi either not working at all or being too inconsistent to rely on. Given this feedback, potential guests might experience variability in the quality of the wifi service during their stay.
The Frontier Hotel Darwin boasts a commendable swimming pool that has left a positive impression on many guests. Descriptions often highlight the pool as clean, big and particularly pleasant with a beautiful temperature that adds to the appeal. Several visitors found the pool amazing and spacious, often enjoying the luxury of having it to themselves.
Guests appreciated the pool's cleanliness and the helpful staff associated with the pool area. The setting around the pool is also noted as nice with some finding it wonderful and an essential part of their stay, especially for kids. The facility to sit around the pool contributes to its attractiveness, making it a delightful spot for relaxation.
Although there were a few mentions of areas for improvement, such as the need for grab rails at the steps, the overall sentiment remains very positive. The combination of the great pool, good location for nearby attractions like museums and the Mindil markets and additional amenities such as an on-site bar, make the pool a well-loved feature of the Frontier Hotel Darwin.
Visiting Frontier Hotel Darwin offers a mixed bag of experiences, especially for families traveling with children. The hotel stands out with its helpful and friendly staff who contribute significantly to the overall pleasant atmosphere. One of the highlights for many guests is the pool area, which is well-maintained, clean and equipped with pool noodles that delight the kids.
Dining within the hotel, however, may present some challenges for families. While the pub attached to the hotel serves good food and provides a great spot to relax with an alcoholic drink by the pool, there is a notable absence of a dedicated family-friendly restaurant onsite. This often necessitates seeking alternative dining options outside of the hotel.
Guests also mention some drawbacks in room amenities, such as the lack of milk for tea and insufficient pillows for the number of guests per room. Despite these minor inconveniences, the hotel offers some commendable features like free laundry facilities and rooms with great views, including a bath which can be appealing to families traveling with kids.
Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin has some key positive elements that cater to families, notably its excellent staff and enjoyable pool facilities, though improvements could be made in the family dining options and room amenities to better accommodate all guests.
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The hotel's facilities, including a bar and restaurant, are valued additions, ensuring that guests can unwind with ease. The pool stands out as a highlight, particularly enjoyed by families and essential for a short stay in the tropical climate. The accommodation provides large, light-filled rooms and convenient ground floor options, meeting diverse guest needs. Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin is acknowledged as offering great value for its strategic location and comprehensive amenities, making it a solid choice for both leisure and business travelers.
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Staff
However, there were a few mentions of less favorable encounters, particularly with some bar staff described as rude and judgemental. Despite these isolated comments, the overall sentiment towards the staff remains overwhelmingly positive, portraying the hotel as a place where guests can expect pleasant and efficient service.
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Pool
Guests appreciated the pool's cleanliness and the helpful staff associated with the pool area. The setting around the pool is also noted as nice with some finding it wonderful and an essential part of their stay, especially for kids. The facility to sit around the pool contributes to its attractiveness, making it a delightful spot for relaxation.
Although there were a few mentions of areas for improvement, such as the need for grab rails at the steps, the overall sentiment remains very positive. The combination of the great pool, good location for nearby attractions like museums and the Mindil markets and additional amenities such as an on-site bar, make the pool a well-loved feature of the Frontier Hotel Darwin.
Family
Dining within the hotel, however, may present some challenges for families. While the pub attached to the hotel serves good food and provides a great spot to relax with an alcoholic drink by the pool, there is a notable absence of a dedicated family-friendly restaurant onsite. This often necessitates seeking alternative dining options outside of the hotel.
Guests also mention some drawbacks in room amenities, such as the lack of milk for tea and insufficient pillows for the number of guests per room. Despite these minor inconveniences, the hotel offers some commendable features like free laundry facilities and rooms with great views, including a bath which can be appealing to families traveling with kids.
Overall, Frontier Hotel Darwin has some key positive elements that cater to families, notably its excellent staff and enjoyable pool facilities, though improvements could be made in the family dining options and room amenities to better accommodate all guests.
Yes, Frontier Hotel Darwin has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Frontier Hotel Darwin.
No, Frontier Hotel Darwin doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Frontier Hotel Darwin.
Yes, Frontier Hotel Darwin has a gym.
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