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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Garden Bungalow | Private kitchen
Standard Hotel Room | View from room
Harbour View Villa
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

Harbour View Villa

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

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Tropical Villa

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)

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

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

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Garden Bungalow

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
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

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

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Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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
  • Bicentennial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Perk And Palate - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Palms City Resort

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. Relax with your favorite 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.

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

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
  • Service fee: 3.5 percent

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 25.00 for adults and AUD 12.00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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. 587 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robyn, Kathu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean and tidy. Nice shower. Beds were comfortable but a little on the short side. Unfortunately, the people in the room next door were a nightmare. Yelling and arguing until 4 in the morning. The hotel staff did eventually remove them. I have stayed here before and never had any issues like this. It was a pity this happened because it spouled what could have been a nice weekend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much :) your made our experience most enjoyable. I will be recommending you to everyone. Well done Team Warmest regards Michelle @ Noonamah
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donell Jennifer

Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value clean central to everything staff helpful, stay there again for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Pascoe Vale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, tidy as expected. All staff we dealt with were extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it - the staff were lovely, the room was spotless and absolutely perfect the linen in the room perfect - the pool was perfect and the bar opens in the afternoon for cocktails- we will definitely stay here again
Pickles the parrot ❤️
Stunning
Wonderful pool
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth, surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool side bungalow and the closeness to CBD and everything we came to Darwin to see and do
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very helpful, the location was perfect whether to walk along the shore, close to restaurants and many sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very clean lovely gardens and very tropical setting in the city
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , outdoor spa was amazing, location was amazing easy car parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Very close to lots of dining options and main part of city. Excellent pool and staff. Breakfast options were varied and always fresh. Friendly and helpful staff. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnette

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

10/10 Excellent

dariusz

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff on reception - room cleaning service was mixed - excellent some days, other days it was left as if it had been rushed - part made beds but was always left clean. The Harbour Villa was well equipped with a great balcony area - some traffic noise around 8am for 30 mins but the view over esplanade/sea was fantastic. The extended use of the room for 2 hours until midday was appreciated but AU$50 was a little excessive for such a short extention
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mervyn

Liked: Staff & service
Pool bar had beer that wasn’t cold and no toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Kelowna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and comfortable and reception fabulous. A bit noisy by the pool but shut down at 10 which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When we were there it was in the high 90's and the room AC barely kept the room cool even after leaving it on the entire day. Bathroom was clean but VERY tiny. Staff was very nice and helpful. Location was pretty good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025