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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property

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Garden Bungalow | Private kitchen
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Terrace/patio
Harbour View Villa

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bicentennial Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Hotel Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden Bungalow

Garden Bungalow

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tropical Villa

Tropical Villa

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Harbour View Villa

Harbour View Villa

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Palms City Resort, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, steps from The Esplanade and 13 minutes by foot from Darwin Waterfront. .This family-friendly motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mindil Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bicentennial Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Hill Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 17 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palms City Resort

Family-friendly motel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Palms City Resort offers 89 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Breakfast Cafe or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Darwin? This motel has 1033 square feet (96 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Breakfast Cafe - Onsite buffet restaurant.
Lameroo Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open select days.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 18.50 for adults and AUD 9 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Cafe
  • Lameroo Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1033 square feet)
  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated entire property – March 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's general deposit is required in cash for guests checking in without a valid credit card.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 18.50 for adults and AUD 9 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

City Palms
Palms City
Palms City Resort
Palms Resort
Palms City Darwin
Palms City Hotel Darwin
Palms City Resort Darwin
Palms City Darwin
Palms City Resort Hotel
Palms City Resort Darwin
Palms City Resort Hotel Darwin

Palms City Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you wonderful stay and position of the Facility is close to Darwin City for easy access
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Walking distance to city centre and all amenities, shops, restaurants, pharmacy, and grocery store, Cottage Room very small but clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and accommodating. I didn’t take advantage of the breakfast, but it seemed busy in the mornings. The reception has a cooler with wine and beer for purchased. The cottage rooms with the patio, are very close together, which offer no privacy if you want to sit on your patio area,. The walls are very thin so you can hear the people in the next room. There was a large group during my stay who are extremely loud till 5 am in the morning. Although the staff tried to get them to settle down, it didn’t work. I guess you should expect this when you’re in a small resort. The pool would have been nice but was full of kids at all hours. How did it not be in for the lack of peace and quiet? I would highly recommend this property. Again, it has some major pluses and if you’re OK, wearing earplugs at night then it’s a great place to stay. Bug spray is a must!! they sell it at the front desk for a reason.

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, great value breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. Walking distance to many restaurants and malls. Quiet with many trees and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, beautiful garden and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Robert Rhodes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place to stay. Lovely staff Comfortable rooms Great views and walks Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Warren John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location to explore from
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal Darwin stay for us
Our Garden Bungalow at Palms City was an ideal base to explore the city and area. In an excellent location for walking to the main areas of interest the resort is a lovely green oasis in contrast to the high rise hotels around. Our Garden Bungalow was comfortable, well equipped and spacious with a good balcony area where we ate our meals. As it happened we didn’t use the pool but it looked good and seemed quite lively. Disappointed though that the one time we decided to use the (limited hours) pool bar they had run out of cocktails 😕 That’s why I marked service down from 5*. We hadn’t booked breakfast and didn’t use the dining area but it seemed well used and looked good. Overall really pleased we stayed here and would definitely be our first choice for a return to Darwin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 3night stay in an excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment and location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is in an awesome location for walking to the CBD shops or the Waterfront precinct (for dining). Lovely gardens and breakfast was great value. Stayed in a garden bungalow -very quiet & great aircon. Only criticism would be that pool is a little small -would have been great if separate adults & children"s pool. Certainly stay here again if we get back to Darwin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great tropicalstyle hut accom
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, would recommend over any of the hotel chains any day of the week
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palms and pool an oasis in the city, yet just minutes walk away to the action. Good breakfast. On site launderette useful. Friendly, helpful staff. Loved the resident parrot & hen! Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere with all the plants and the friendly pet bird at reception was a highlight. Only complaint was the pillows weren't great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful third visit to this resort, it never disappoints
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything walking distance to shops restaurants waterfront. Quiet, clean and like a little oasis in heart darwin. Staff were friendly and helpful even pickles the bird.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024