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Palms City Resort

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Terrace/patio
Harbour View Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Standard Hotel Room | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

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

Harbour View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 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
(23 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
(8 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 location
  • 13 minutes by foot from Darwin Waterfront and a 4-minute drive from Mindil Beach
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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 18.50 for adults and AUD 9 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 18.50 for adults and from AUD 9 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. 584 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1014 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
4 nights. 2 adults 2 kids. Upstairs unit 1 King & 1 single bed Not really appropriate having guests carry extra fold up bed at 1am in the morning walking distance to waterfront Esplanade and pubs Tropical atmosphere Pool area small, and over crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean and lovely pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style accommodation, clean, convenient to parks and waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in Darwin

Fabulous hotel in an incredible location with a very nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Proximity to sea and cbd
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to a lot of venues and pubs.Walking distance to the waterfront. Beds were comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the tropical greenery and the staff were always helpful. We would have liked more tropical fruit varieties for breakfast and better pastries. Also we weren’t aware when our plane arrived at almost midnight that we needed to pre-book the breakfast to get the special discount. Apart from that, the location was amazingly convenient to get to the bus stops and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

The room was drab and questionably clean. Our view was of a wall with electrical cords, “meters”, etc. We requested late checkout and first were told no and then yes for additional money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a villa with a private pool and the garden area and sun loungers etc were lovely. A negative is that it is on the road side of the complex with a paling fence to the footpath. Not quite as private as I’d expected. Bed comfort was great, staff lovely. Breakfast was just OK. We ate at 8.30am and the hot food hadn’t been topped up, so was not hot and not a lot to choose from. Would’ve preferred breakfast in a cafe in hindsight.
Villa 205
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Exceptional service. Fantastic place! Close to restaurants and all facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Darwin family holiday

Reception, pool and general service were all OK. Room was tired but functional. Biggest issue by far was the noise. Street noise, cars coming and going at all ours, people yelling just outside our villa. Also hotel and event music until early hours of the morning. To top it off the watering system came on each night for approx 30 minutes which had a water hammer issue, so very noisy in the villa while it was on.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gardens. My door key would not open the Herbert St pedestrian gate, which meant I had to walk around the corner and come in the front. And there was no attempt by staff to rectify the situation. Very disappointing for a resort hotel of this quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Dated and small rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bird at the front counter and staff so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super place in Darwin

Super nice resort right in Darwin CBD. Super clean and quiet. Nice pool. Great location on Esplanade across from NT Legislative Assembly. Easy walking distance to Waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property, perfectly located on Esplanade, short walk to CBD/waterfront. Immaculately clean, lovely pool area, super friendly and helpful staff, quiet, we stayed in a bungalow which had its own private deck, my only issue is cost during peak season otherwise highly recommend and would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, the gardens were lush around the bungalows. It was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bungalows in a garden setting, unlike any other Darwin hotels. The small pool and bar were lovely. Friendly staff and resident parrot to greet us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very noisy we were kept up with a lot of noise and foot traffic past our door all night they told me they were booked out and didn't have any available upgrades online says other but you know it's holiday season
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but nice and comfortable room and very comfortable bed. Friendly staff, lovely grounds. If booking again would try and request a room that didn’t back on to the hotel/pub behind with live music.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025