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BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

2.5 star property
Darwin holiday park in Howard Springs with 3 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Children's activities
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Water park
One Bedroom Ensuite Villa
Open Plan Ensuite Villa

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
170 Whitewood Road, Howard Springs, NT, 0835
  • Howard Springs Nature Park
    5 min drive
  • Darwin Waterfront
    22 min drive
  • Mindil Beach
    33 min drive
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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Two Bedroom Cottage | View from room

Two Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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One Bedroom Ensuite Villa | View from room

One Bedroom Ensuite Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Budget

Economy Budget

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Open Plan Ensuite Villa

Open Plan Ensuite Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Ensuite Cabin | View from room

Ensuite Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Darwin

At BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park, you'll be 2.7 km (1.6 mi) from Howard Springs Nature Park and 10.5 km (6.5 mi) from Howard Springs Hunting Reserve. Highlights at this holiday park include 3 outdoor swimming pools and free self-parking. .All 40 soundproofed accommodations feature TVs, coffee/tea makers and safes. Fridges, microwaves and stovetops make in-room dining convenient. Housekeeping is not available. .Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Howard Springs holiday park include Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hidden Valley Raceway - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 22 min drive - 26.6 km
  • The Esplanade - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 22 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Mindil Beach - 33 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 18 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard Springs Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park

Darwin holiday park in Howard Springs with 3 outdoor swimming pools
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park. Free self parking is available.

This Darwin holiday park is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Campground
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Campsite
BIG4 Howard Springs Park
Big4 Howard Springs
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Holiday Park
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Howard Springs
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Holiday Park Howard Springs

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park?

Yep, BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park?

The closest beach to BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park is Mindil Beach (22.9 km).

Does BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park have a pool?

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park?

No, BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park?

No, pets are not allowed.

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room rates for cabins are good value. Staff are interested and committed to giving very sound service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Monique

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cabin next to the rubbish bin
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
not enough tissue
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the cabin and kids splash pool and swimming pool and bike cart kids had fun
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was generally very worn, needs a big upgrade. Shower head barely dribbled water. Was clean though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Van

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay while in Darwin and we were in a slightly bigger cabin so enjoyed the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Van

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was suitable for our needs and we enjoyed the grounds and friendly nature of the venue. It was in a good location for us to be close to people we needed to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked 3 nights. I received absolute NO communication from staff about getting into my room after hours. They claim they sent a text, but I never received one. I tried ringing them at 6.50 pm and again at 8 pm. No answer, only an answering machine which I obviously left my circumstances on. I believe they double booked my cabin and being peak season, decided to get double money for the cabin. (I booked through Wotif.com) so I had to find alternate accommodation at 8.20pm with my 10 year old son. The water park is old and lacks pressure with green algae slime creating a slipping hazard for children. The big coloured bouncing cushion is gone. The pool smells of the nearby brown water disposal system. The septic system either blocked up or couldn’t handle the traffic and needed to be pumped out while we stayed and the smell was unbearable. Being an interstate Dad I have stayed at Howard Springs Big4 over a dozen times in the last 7 years. I won’t stay here ever again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good
Room was not clean. Paying that type of money you would think you would get a better place. Check in time was 2:00 pm but still had to wait a hour for the room
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jihye

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favourite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kids loved the pool and pedal bikes, unfortunately the jumping pillow and playground were out of service at the time
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good affordable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was well serviced and clean, but the mattress was old and soft with body inprints The shower was mouldy and the shower head was damaged almost no hot water came out even though the hot water pressure is high on all other taps, the shower was next to useless
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a cabin for most of May 2022. The cabin we were initially allocated was not clean (scum on doors, something spilled on floor and not mopped up, dust and dirt on many surfaces) and it smelled of cigarettes. We told reception and they offered to move us to a different cabin which turned out to be an upgrade. This one was an improvement in terms of cleanliness and smell; and we settled in, unpacking our suitcases for a 3 week stay. The next day we were told a mistake had been made and we would have to pay the additional $1000 to stay in this cabin or we could move back to the original one. The area manager was eventually consulted and it was agreed we would not pay the extra charge. After a week, all of us had respiratory issues and we discovered the bedroom aircon was full of mould. My son and I were put on medication by a doctor and told to have the aircon cleaned or stop using it. We reported it twice for maintenance but nothing was done nor did the manager come to speak to us about it (we were told that she would). I bought products to clean more mould off window sills, curtains and walls so we wouldn’t get sick again. We stopped using the bedroom aircon. Outside of the cabin, the jumping pillow is deflated and unusable, the squash courts are locked and inaccessible, the playground has sections taped off as they need fixing (other parts should be taped off too as there are sharp, rusted pieces sticking up on the platforms), many washing machines are out of order.
Stayed 26 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Russell

Travelled with family
The possum that came every night was good the pool was nice as well but no wifi and jumping castle out of action I looked at reviews no wifi back October last year said we’re new owners we’re fixing it now that’s what they told me as well in may
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022