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Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel in Palmerston

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A dining table with a plate of food, a drink, and a view of a swimming pool.
A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the city.
A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, multiple shelves of bottles, and a variety of bar tools.
A buffet bar with a variety of food and drink options, including a bowl of fruit, a pitcher of iced tea, and several bottles of juice.
A modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a car park.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT, 0831
  • Place, Palmerston Regional Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidden Valley Raceway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Balcony

A hotel room with three beds, each with a different colored pillow, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Triple Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a kitchenette, and a view of the city.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Apartment

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

2 Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, dining area, and a balcony with a city view.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 91 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Executive Business Suite with Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the city.

Executive Business Suite with Balcony

  • City view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Darwin

Central Darwin getaway .With a stay at this Palmerston hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Palmerston Regional Hospital and 6 miles (10 km) of Howard Springs Nature Park. Charles Darwin National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Holmes Jungle Nature Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Palmerston Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Howard Springs Nature Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Charles Darwin National Park - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hidden Valley Raceway - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Darwin Aviation Museum - 12 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 12 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Arch Rival - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5-star luxury hotel in Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 6 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3454 square feet (321 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Rydges Palmerston - Darwin. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Rydges Palmerston - Darwin was completed in December 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Darwin hotel.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3454 sq ft of conference space
  • 321 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin offers 200 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 28 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour health club
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (56 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 70 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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: approximately AUD 28 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Rydges Palmerston Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston Darwin
Rydges Palmerston Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Hotel Palmerston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Palmerston - Darwin to the airport?

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin is 11.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $177, excluding 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.

Does Rydges Palmerston - Darwin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin.

How close is Rydges Palmerston - Darwin to the beach?

This hotel is 12.3 mi (16-min drive) from Bundilla Beach and 13 mi (24-min drive) from Casuarina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Palmerston - Darwin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 28 for adults and AUD 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (17-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rydges Palmerston - Darwin have a pool?

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Rydges Palmerston - Darwin have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rydges Palmerston - Darwin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Palmerston - Darwin to downtown Darwin?

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin is 9.9 mi away from Darwin.

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 496 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms great staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great apartment for stay in Darwin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with friendly staff who go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and facilities upon arriving
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Plenty of parking, helpful staff and breakfast was excellent. Top marks to staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, breakfast and the cleaning ladies very excellent in their service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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highly recommended. Stayed twice now. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room , great staff , breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cocktails were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location and great size of rooms. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great size room, easy to access, breakfast was a stand out. Huge bed, not singles pushed together to be a “king” but a proper king. Staff were friendly and helpful but didn’t really need to interact with them. Overall fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Bar staff were fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Top Hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were wonderful and very polite. The room was very clean. I cannot fault the place at all
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great check-in. was offered early check-in (for a reasonable fee) which was awesome. thanks v comfortable bed. spacious room. pool area was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, excellent breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great facilities, staff, and affordable, could not fault anything, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We love staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with easy access to attractions and dining
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

I love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and efficient and really comfortable. The pool is gorgeous. The staff are just lovely. Management is getting it right here. And don't get me started on the food! Your chef is a genius. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The TV wasnt working for the 2 of the 3 days i was there but the staff made every attempt to fix it, wasnt a problem at all. Every other aspect was excellent. Unfortunately they fixed it just in time to watch the last state of origin game, they cldve waited another day... 😞
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel and very convenient to Darwin and surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! Nice and clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024