April 2012: There is still some accommodation in Darwin. If you contact hotels etc. directly you may find they say they have no rooms left. This is because they have block booked their rooms out to travel agents and wholesalers, such as Territory Discoveries.
Privately owned apartments are available for rent at the CBD close to the Convention Centre, visit www.stayz.com.au
Peninsular Hotel has self-contained 3.5 star units available, both 2 and 3 bedroom. A pleasant 30 minute walk to the venue - or taxi. Contact them directly on (08) 89 81 1922.
Argus Apartments, 5-10 minutes walk from the venue, have 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at the following rates:
Executive 1 bedroom apartment normally $280 per night; Bridge rate $238 per night
Executive 2 bedroom apartment normally $360 per night; Bridge rate $306 per night
Executive 3 bedroom apartment normally $440 per night; Bridge rate $374 per night
Contact them directly (08) 89 25 5000 or www. argusdarwin.com.au or reservations@argusdarwin.com.au for the 15% discounted rate for Bridge players. Quote Group Reservation Number 47811.
Other rooms/apartments within walking distance include: Palms City Resort, Mantra on the Esplanade, Mantra Pandanus, Luma Luma Holiday Apartments, Crowne Plaza Darwin, Mirrambeena.
The Medina Grand Darwin Waterfront and Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront are the closest hotels to the venue, 150m easy walk. These hotels are offering special deals for bridge players.
Medina Grand Darwin Waterfront
Studio $255 per night
1 Bedroom Apartment $295 per night
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Guest Room $240 per night
For bookings at both these hotels, visit – www.togahotels.com.au
Promotion code – ntbridge
Skycity Casino is a 5 - 10 minute taxi ride from the Convention Centre (depending on the number of red lights). Discounted rooms are available, subject to availability. www.skycitydarwin.com.au or phone (08) 89 43 8888 or 1800 891 118. Quote ID: 574717
Deluxe Room - $225.00 per room, per night
Superior Spa - $275.00 per room, per night
One Bedroom Suite - $375.00 per room, per night
Travelodge Mirambeena, a 10 minute brisk walk away is offering Motel rooms for $200 and Executive rooms for $235 a night for 6 and 7 July. Limited vacancies. Phone 08 89 46 0111.
For bookings , visit – www.togahotels.com.au
Promotion code – ntbridge
Contact Territory Discoveries phone 13 43 83 and quote NT Bridge for your 5% discount. For the ANC period Territory Discoveries currently has room at:
Value Inn, Cullen Bay Resorts (in 4 different room types), Palms City Resorts (Duplex Villa), Mediterranean All Suites, Travelodge Mirambeena, Holiday Inn Esplanade, Mantra on the Esplanade, Mantra Pandanas, Novotel Atrium, Crowne Plaza.
Tourism Top End also has accommodation available.
There are several Caravan Park Resorts on the fringes of Darwin with chalets/cabins available. Again these do need to be booked early and visitors would need their own transport.
Free Spirit Resort (08) 89 35 0888, 20 mins drive to Convention Centre
Hidden Valley Tourist Park (08) 8984 2888, 15 - 20 mins drive to Convention Centre
Lee Point Village Resort (08) 89 45 0535, 30 mins drive to Convention Centre.
