The Cavenagh

Darwin

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Address	12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin Northern Territory, Australia Map
Price	Dorm beds from US$25.00. Private rooms from US$179.00/person. Price may vary by season - Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Bar
Swimming Pool
BBQ
Food/Restaurant
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
Travel information provided
Bike Rental
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Air Conditioning

Ratings & Comments

2.8 Average from 4 Ratings

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Comment by Disappointed!!, Australian

June 2009

Totally below normal standards!
I recently stayed at this property and was far from impressed, I stayed in a four-bedded mix dorm. The bunk beds were ancient and made this horrible squeaky noise every time you moved on them. Then carpet and walls were filthy and as far the bathroom -- from the missing tiles in the shower to the dodgy light switch (that if not fixed would surely cause someone a serious injury). The Cavenagh is definitely not somewhere I would be recommend other backpackers to stay whilst they are in Darwin.

Comment by Kathleen, USA

June 2008

Filthy, would not stay again!
I was very disappointed with the condition of this hostel. I stayed here with Adventure Tours on my way to Kakadu, and after one night, I promptly canceled my reservation there for when I returned from the tour and booked elsewhere. Though it has a fun environment with a restaurant, bar, and pool, the rooms were filthy with beds that jabbed you in the back with springs. The girls already in our room had turned it into a pigsty. It was filthy, smelled, and there was no clean spot to put our luggage. When we approached the front desk with our problems, they shrugged it off, said they were booked, and sent us on our way. Very poor customer service, unimpressed, plus, it was loud all night long and the rooms were left unlocked by the other people staying constantly. Did not feel safe, had a terrible time, would not stay here again or recommend it to anyone I know.

Comment by Michael, Israel

December 2007

Great deal.
I moved here after two previous hostels (Banyan View and Melaleuca) and it was by far the best one I stayed in in Darwin. First of all, the staff is friendly, the pool is great and the rooms are amazing. You have a porch, very nice bed, Refrigerator in every room and your own shower. The kitchen's not too big but more than enough and the people there are great. It's 5 minutes away from all the noise, so you can party as much as you want and then go to sleep as much as you want. One tip to those who stay there, there is free wireless internet in the Italian restaraunt across the road, which you can access from the hostel, so no need to pay.

Comment by Solo Travel Girl

December 2005

It's OK I guess - was being done up when I was there in Feb 05 so might be a lot nicer now - pool was being replaced. Darwin is humid and steamy so the aircon is a necessity. The bar next door is nice and has good food. 4 bed dorms were quite scruffy but fine to sleep in - sheets were clean. The attached bathrooms are a bit whiffy and dated but no worse than your average hostel - service was a bit indifferent but overall I'd stay there again. I was there as part of a tour - if you do come to Darwin I would totally recommend going to Kakadu - it was absolutely amazing.

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