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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Harbour View Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Hotel Room | View from room
Garden Bungalow | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle, freezer
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Harbour View Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Harbour View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tropical Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Tropical Villa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden Bungalow | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Hotel Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Palms City Resort

Family-friendly motel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Palms City Resort offers 89 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Darwin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged 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.

Palms City Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Esplanade. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this motel measures 1033 square feet (96 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Palms City Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Palms City Resort was completed in March 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Darwin motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Breakfast Cafe – On-site buffet restaurant.
Lameroo Bar – This bar is located by the pool. Open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Cafe
  • Lameroo Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,033 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's general deposit is required in cash for guests checking in without a valid credit card.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3.5 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 25.00 for adults and from AUD 12.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 586 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air-conditioning was good. Clean room with small balcony overlooking the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bungalow was lovely and cool when we arrived from Melbourne at 1am. The pool was much appreciated after a day exploring the waterfront and the cocktails from the Pool Bar were delicious! This property is well located, easy walking distance to everything you could want. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly great pool close to shops
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it here. Great rooms with comfy beds and a little kitchenette( we had a bungalow). Lovely to be able to sit out on our little balcony as well. Perfect location to walk to shops, restaurants and cafes as well as the esplanade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took awhile for cleaning staff to clean room, waited and waited end up going to reception, needed also pillows, takes 2 days etc. This time very poor
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dianah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location and terrific staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay fairly central has everything you need including washing machine and dryer area. Would recommend only down side was very noisy especially early morning maybe choose a cabin room in middle of the complex
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always like to stay here, a tropical resort in the heart of the cbd
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finbar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated property, great bathrooms, spacious and modern. Extra couple of pillows would have been good but this property is very nice, tropical and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxed location in heart of city but with a beachside vibe. Cocktails by the pool was an added bonus. Staff very helpful and bungalow had all we needed. Loose handle attended too straightaway. Would defo stay here again when next in Darwin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad was bungalow is right next to footpath/road & fence doesnt provide privacy or noise reduction, othefwise a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found tbis to be a verg pleasant resort in lovely gardens. I booked a villa and found the serenity abd privacy engaging. Charming receoptiion staff and the presence of Pickles, the parrot, a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Allgood
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, the bed and pillows were uncomfortable ( garden bungalow) rooms were small, the breakfast was not up to standard, only fried eggs, often cold, buffet breakfast. We ate out in the end. We loved the pool and gardens, next time we will try the standard rooms which seem to have more room and king size bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A tropical paradise in the heart of Darwin CBD, loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Poor value overall for the price

Great location, room was nice and modern but very small. Water supply was appalling so if u like a good shower don’t stay here. Wifi was very unreliable & & house keeping very minimal
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Access to the bay and mile-long promenade for early morning walks. Area around city center sure seemed safe and was very friendly. Proximity to the Cathedral for available twice a day services. I want to return. One drawback is the ubiquitous presence of dogs; a problem one way or other worldwide. The cleaning staff appeared to be very conscientious, which is not always the case.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely locatiom Rooms well furnished Breakfast adequate but nothing special Shower at pool did not work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & close to town & waterfront
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas James Royce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and rooms were very nice. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025