The vision for the Westin Darwin Hotel is the creation of an iconic tropical hotel that embodies the rich natural and cultural heritage of the location.

Situated on the waterfront, the hotel makes an important connection between the city and the water, enhancing the precinct and acting as a gateway to the natural wonders of the Northern Territory.

Bates Smart Studio Director, Cian Davis says: “Our intention is for the hotel to embody the spirit of Darwin, the land and nature and to create an identity that is uniquely connected to the Northern Territory.”

The design began with a study of the geographic story of the site, the historic context and the requirements of the climate. The building’s curved form references the layered histories of the waterfront.

Importantly, the design incorporates a seawall which is designed to protect the hotel from significant weather events and cyclonic wave activity, but that at the same time provides a generous pedestrian path and access to the waterfront for the local community.

An iconic rooftop garden provides additional restaurant facilities and can be accessed via a skywalk from Goyder Park. A memorable infinity pool with an unforgettable outlook over the waterfront is also situated on the roof of the hotel.

In addition, a diverse range of function and conference facilities provides the people of Darwin with new spaces for events which are defined by soaring sculptured ceiling profiles.

The high-quality materials and detailing throughout the interior spaces creates a luxurious sanctuary experience for guests. 

The project is expected to create up to 500 jobs for Territorians during construction and a further 150 jobs ongoing in operation.

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