Hi Way Inn Motel
430 Stuart Highway, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia
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Welcome to Hi Way Inn Motel, your Darwin “home away from home.” Hi Way Inn Motel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Nearby landmarks such as Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex (1.7 mi) and Manton Dam (2.4 mi) make Hi Way Inn Motel a great place to stay when visiting Darwin.
As your “home away from home,” the motel rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to room service, baggage storage, and express check-in and check-out while staying at Hi Way Inn Motel. In addition, Hi Way Inn Motel offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Darwin trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Darwin French restaurants such as Bumble Bean Chocolates, which is a short distance from Hi Way Inn Motel.
If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Darwin Aviation Museum (1.2 mi) or Strauss Airfield (0.6 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance.
Hi Way Inn Motel puts the best of Darwin at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Restaurant
Airport transportation
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Express check-in / check-out
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Kids' meals
Shuttle bus service
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
Sun terrace
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Room service
Bottled water
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
430 Stuart Highway, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia
Getting there
Car recommended
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Located on the corner of the Stuart a d Carpentaria Highways, between Tennant Creek and Mataranka.
Friendly staff and clean rooms. A commodation available for campers, caravans, RV's, backpackers and in motel units.
Meals available in the tavern and fuel here also.
Friendly staff and clean rooms. A commodation available for campers, caravans, RV's, backpackers and in motel units.
Meals available in the tavern and fuel here also.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Try and get a room towards the rear of the complex. Booking ahead strongly advised
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We booked this hotel to be close to where we would pick up our Britz. The managers have just recently taken over and were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very basic and aged but you are not paying a huge amount. Yes, it is on the Stuart Highway so of course you get noise. It is a matter of you pay for what you get. If it's just to put your head on a pillow it's fine but don't expect the Ritz.
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Date of stay: July 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Every now and then people surprise us. My friend was stranded at Darwin airport with no $. David from Hiway motel trusted me and accepted my credit card payment for a night's stay (I rang from Melbourne), gave my friend dinner and safely got him back to the airport the next day. He could easily have said no. The room was clean and good value- the service impeccable. Thanks David for helping another human being.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Travelled solo
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Pulling in for fule and found ourselves booking in to the park for thr night. We all so got free voucher for a beer and wine when booking in
We had power and water. And under our feet green grass. We went for tes, both of us had lamb cutlets. The meal was great. And yhr drinks cold.
Next morning we went for breakfast before heading off. It's a must stay
We had power and water. And under our feet green grass. We went for tes, both of us had lamb cutlets. The meal was great. And yhr drinks cold.
Next morning we went for breakfast before heading off. It's a must stay
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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One pillow per bed, the thinnest pillow ever. I was sold a king size bed and a bunk bed for the kids. Got a double bed instead where you had the climb over the other half to get out. Plus jammed up against the wall greatly reduced the size of the double bed. I had to rearrange the room myself to make us all happy and to be able to get out of the bed without climbing over the other one. I had to show the staff that it wasn’t a king room despite being told on multiple occasions and on check in. Plus it was an inconvenience to get at least a bigger less worn out pillow for the double bed
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The room was supposed to have coffee/tea facilities. This consisted of a fridge with uht milk, no coffee, tea or sugar and no cups or jug to boil the water. Even if I had a jug there would have been nowhere to plug it in. I stayed in a transit room which meant shared bathroom. It would have been good if the one bathroom had been cleaned at least once in the past year. The only place to leave your clothes was on top of a grotty water heater.
They advertised a continental breakfast, surely this consists of something more than muesli, coffee/tea and toast with vegemite. Oh one morning they did have orange juice pity they didn't have any glasses.
Overall the stairs to the dining room looked like they have never seen a broom. A door on the wardrobe would have been handy as well as a chair and table which could also have been used to put the non existent kettle on.
Overall over priced, dirty and a ripoff
They advertised a continental breakfast, surely this consists of something more than muesli, coffee/tea and toast with vegemite. Oh one morning they did have orange juice pity they didn't have any glasses.
Overall the stairs to the dining room looked like they have never seen a broom. A door on the wardrobe would have been handy as well as a chair and table which could also have been used to put the non existent kettle on.
Overall over priced, dirty and a ripoff
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Travelled as a couple 6 or 7 years ago. I thought it was ok while there. It's been an horrific aftermath since in terms of the irreparable damage done to my relationship. I have come to believe that I was drugged here one night. I believe that at least two males were involved. One being another customer of the hiway inn and the other being the manager, Stewart/Stuart.
Being a smoker, I would go outside for a smoke and coffee and sit at the bottom of the stairs, often meeting other guests doing likewise. This is where I think the drug was slipped into my soft drink/coffee probably by the guest accomplice. Apparently I disappeared for the whole night. I was seen getting into a truck in the car park and going into another room with the manager. I have no memory of this. My first memory next day was being up and packing to leave. It has taken this long for many of these things to come to light. I would never go there again and I put this as a serious caution to other potential guests of the female gender.
Being a smoker, I would go outside for a smoke and coffee and sit at the bottom of the stairs, often meeting other guests doing likewise. This is where I think the drug was slipped into my soft drink/coffee probably by the guest accomplice. Apparently I disappeared for the whole night. I was seen getting into a truck in the car park and going into another room with the manager. I have no memory of this. My first memory next day was being up and packing to leave. It has taken this long for many of these things to come to light. I would never go there again and I put this as a serious caution to other potential guests of the female gender.
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Guard your drinks with vigilance and keep your partner close to you. If partner is asleep,...
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Stayed here 3 weeks ago
2 couples Shared room. Facilities well below average. I don't know how it is operating.
Very expensive compared to other accommodation we had on our trip.
We were told it was basic but it was well below what I call basic.
Very busy highway. Couldn't sleep because of traffic noise.
2 couples Shared room. Facilities well below average. I don't know how it is operating.
Very expensive compared to other accommodation we had on our trip.
We were told it was basic but it was well below what I call basic.
Very busy highway. Couldn't sleep because of traffic noise.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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All this so called Motel is missing is the prostitutes and drug dealers.
Woken at 6am by the rowdy drunks upstairs, when I complained to the front desk they didn't care.
Booked for two nights, stayed for one.
Holes in walls with very little water pressure in the morning for showers.
Noisy hiway traffic.
Woken at 6am by the rowdy drunks upstairs, when I complained to the front desk they didn't care.
Booked for two nights, stayed for one.
Holes in walls with very little water pressure in the morning for showers.
Noisy hiway traffic.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Don't book. Spend a little more on somewhere else.
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When your plane arrives at 2am, youre not spoilt for choice. Paying $150 night for a 5 hour sleep in a hotel room with a broken aircon. Being woken up by the smokers chugging away at your door, was my intro to the NT.
I was not expecting the Hilton, but a little common sense wouldnt go astray here, along with just a tiny bit of company profit spent back on the rooms!
We had travelled for 5 hours to get there, another 15 mins in a taxi would have given us far greater choice (and comfort) in Darwin!
I was not expecting the Hilton, but a little common sense wouldnt go astray here, along with just a tiny bit of company profit spent back on the rooms!
We had travelled for 5 hours to get there, another 15 mins in a taxi would have given us far greater choice (and comfort) in Darwin!
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Go into Darwin!!
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Hi Carolyn, That would work quite well, we did much the same arriving at 2am, the manager (Dave) was very obliging. The rooms are ordinary but it's right on the highway then an
easy drive to Kakakdu about 4 hours. What are you driving? We know this area quite well so let me know if you need any more info.
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"If you hire a camper van and have a lot of luggage, please ask for a ground floor room close to the paring lot. Very convenient."Read full review
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29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hi Way Inn Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Hi Way Inn Motel?
Nearby attractions include Strauss Airfield (0.9 km), Manton Dam (0.9 km), and Gallery Two Six (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hi Way Inn Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Hi Way Inn Motel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Hi Way Inn Motel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hi Way Inn Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Besser Kitchen & Brew Bar, The Trader Winnellie Road, and Supero Pizza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hi Way Inn Motel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Hi Way Inn Motel have airport transportation?
Yes, Hi Way Inn Motel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hi Way Inn Motel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Hi Way Inn Motel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Burnett House (5.9 km), The Old Town Hall (5.7 km), and Survivors’ Lookout (6.0 km).