Got to say that I was apprehensive about this place after reading the previous review, but when I got there, I was pleasantly surprise with the motel right in the city centre, which brings me to downside of being close to the city.. The ambient noise from the nightclubs on the street are still audible from the rooms facing the street.

As far service goes, the manager Graeme and his wife Sue has been very hospitable and accommodating, and for the price you pay, really could complain about the place.

So to sum it up, I would recommend this place to anyone who are looking a well priced accommodation in Darwin. Just remember to ask for the rooms facing the carpark if you can, unless you have got some earplugs.

Shaun.

I stayed at the Poinciana for 6 nights on holiday. I was travelling by myself, and had read the other reviews about the noise, so I requested a back room, off the ground floor. This was accommodated with absolutely no problem. I arrived at 2am, but had pre-warned them, and someone was out the front ready to meet me, and very quickly check me in. The rooms are the typical motel set-up, but I found my room and servicing to be spotlessly clean, and more than adequate for my needs.

In response to some of the other reviews... 1. Noise - if you don't want noise, don't stay on MItchell St! and I didn't find it a problem at all. 2. The air con needing the key - I actually found that the set up of the room only having one small window actually kept the room very cool, and the air con was really only needed to top up once you arrived back for the day. 3. The cost - from talking to other travellers and researching before booking, I think the nightly rates were definitely comparable to other similar accommodation in Darwin. It's not a cheap town.

This motel is ideally located, just off Mitchell St. The rooms are basic, but clean & comfortable. The current manager has only been here since March, this year. He is doing his best to improve this property. Myself & traveling fishing buddy, were impressed with the assistance that was offered. There is a nice pool & BBQ, & we were provided with ice & other extras, that we didn't expect. If planning a trip to the "top end', give this little gem some consideration.

Friendly welcome - offered a back room because of front rooms being on the noisy street, but opted for the front room, and were not worried by noise. 24 hour reception was useful and the receptionist always helpful. However, the grey colour of the supposedly white towels and sheets was a definite turn-off. Only one small window to the room, with a curtain that could not be pulled back, making the room very dark.