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Palms City Resort

3.5 star property
Comfortable Darwin motel in Darwin City Centre with free parking

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Boating
Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Garden Bungalow | Bathroom
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Popular LocationThe Esplanade1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDarwin Waterfront13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMindil Beach4 min drive
  • AirportDarwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Hotel Room

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

Standard Hotel Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden Bungalow

Garden Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Tropical Villa

Tropical Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Harbour View Villa

Harbour View Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Darwin

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Darwin awaits you at Palms City Resort. Within steps you'll find The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .Lameroo Bar is the motel's own bar. 1033 square feet (96 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking space. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Near this 3.5-property class Darwin City Centre motel, you'll find Mindil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Monsoons - 4 min walk
  • Hotel Darwin - 3 min walk
  • The Deck Bar - 4 min walk
  • Char Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • McDonald's - 5 min walk

About this property

Palms City Resort

Comfortable Darwin motel in Darwin City Centre with free parking
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. 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 3.5-star Darwin motel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1033 sq ft of conference space
  • 96 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Thai

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
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
For more details, 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

  • 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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 Motel
Palms City Resort Darwin
Palms City Resort Motel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palms City Resort?

Palms City Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palms City Resort?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palms City Resort on 12 May 2024 start from AU$320.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Palms City Resort?

Yep, Palms City Resort has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Palms City Resort?

The closest beach to Palms City Resort is Mindil Beach (2.3 km).

Does Palms City Resort have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Palms City Resort has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6 AM to 10 PM.

What makes Palms City Resort a romantic place to stay?

Poolside dining and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Palms City Resort.

Does Palms City Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palms City Resort?

No, Palms City Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palms City Resort?

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

Are pets allowed at Palms City Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Palms City Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 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

Krystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were outstanding. Amazing customer service, great value breakfast, lovely villa. A bit noisy (our villa was opposite the foreshore) but otherwise great location also.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
…probably the most amazing accommodation option in Darwin. Having stayed in most hotels in town, the quality, luxury and serenity’s of Palms Resort a Darwin is unrivalled. Wonderfully appointed and designed rooms in a tropical setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, great to have a pool. Very quiet and great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in & out, friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and gardens, always enjoy our stays here. The improvements over the past year or so are also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property under renovation at moment
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bungalow. There was not much outside privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good price, Friendly staff, close to cafes, shops & restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lenaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, well located, secure parking. Only thing i could fault was the hot water was just warm. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024