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Banyan View Lodge

119 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia
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Perth, Western Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I stayed in Banyan View for 3 nights, the staff were really friendly and helpful. The kitchen and common room were good, as was the TV room/ mini-kitchen on each level. There was a fridge in each room, which was not really necessary. The signs instructing people to clean up, not make noise etc must work, as the place was... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The 3 bed dorm that I stayed in seemed designed for 2 comfortably as the third bed was right in the way of opening door. But there is a fridge, wardrobe, fan and aircon and it is not dirty or too cramped. The location is away from the noisy bars up the street where most of the other hostels are... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed in Banyan view for 5 nights. When checking in there was a problem with our booking after lots of confusion they put us in a double with ensuite. The room looked like a primary school classroom or a posh prison cell. There was black hair all over the floor, obviously not been swept, and the table in our... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I really liked this hostel! The location is perfect! Although it's a bit out of town, you can still walk to downtown Darwin (about 15 minutes) and it's nice and quiet!! Most other hostels seem to be right in the bar street, so this one is much better located if you want a good night of sleep! The staff is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Stayed here in a room to myself for one night then shared a dorm after a trip to Kakadu. As I wasn't in town to party I preferred the quieter location, but still very convenient to local bars and restaurants. Friendly staff and good laundry facilities on site. 4 Dorm rooms were quite small but lockers were useful, smallish but... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We stayed at this place in December 2012 and again in January 2013. Nuff said! Darwin is expensive and most budget places are on the backpacker entertainment strip of Mitchell Street. Our taxi driver suggested this as a quieter alternative for older travellers and he was right. There are plenty of young people too but as it is YWCA the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Stayed a few days last year in this backpacker in a 4 room dorm. Rooms were clean and it has a small pool in the backyard. The backpacker is quite big and a bit impersonal. The kitchen was rather messy and a seemed a bit chaotic at times. No free wifi was offered which I think should be standard these... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Good facilities and in a peaceful location. Had an office block feel to it, no carpets, so it was difficult to sleep with the sound of doors slamming and people walking around. Room was lovely and clean though, and the air con and fan worked really well. At the time I stayed there I found it more of a hostel... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Look. Banyan Lodge is a hostel and we probably should review it from the right perspectives. It is a good hostel in scrotching hot Darwin - not far from the city, yet not close to the pubs. Bus stop right in front of the lodge and CBD is just a 10-15 min walk. Facilities are reasonably good. It was great... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012 via mobile

Let me start by saying the staff here were amazing-very friendly, they booked some tours for me, and remembered my name, no easy feat in a large hostel! However, the rooms were really barren, plain white walls, and the corridors, hallways, and bathrooms had no ac and were extremely hot. In room ac was a bit hit or miss- in... More

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Also Known As:
Banyan View Hotel Darwin
Banyan View Hotel
Address: 119 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Top End > Darwin
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 31 Speciality lodging in Darwin
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Banyan View Lodge (BVL) offers budget accommodation for all travelers. Conveniently located just five minutes walk from shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. With its relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff Banyan View Lodge is the ideal place to make the most of your Top End experience. With our ideal location we offer a quiet alternative to the other budget accommodation and backpacker establishments in Darwin. Relax in our tropical gardens, enjoy a BBQ or take a dip in our sparkling swimming pool. Limited off street parking is available and a bus stop is located directly outside the Lodge. With a range of accommodation – from dormitories through to ensuite – Banyan View Lodge caters to travelers on all budgets. We offer a large communal kitchen, fridges in all rooms, tea and coffee facilities, TV lounges, coin operated laundry and FREE Internet at our two terminal computers! With our garden backing on to Doctor's Gully, one of the last remaining rainforest pockets in the inner city area, you can enjoy the sounds of the birds and observe the wildlife first hand. The lodge is in easy walking distance to many of the activities Darwin has to offer. Our recent renovations have seen the new common area & kitchen opened as well as the introduction of a food service between 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Banyan View Lodge also hosts a coffee kiosk selling some of the best coffee and snacks in Darwin 7am - 2pm. ... more   less 
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