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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star motel near Mindil Beach

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Terrace/patio
Standard Hotel Room | View from room
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Harbour View Villa
Reception

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

Room options

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Harbour View Villa

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

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
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Garden Bungalow

Garden Bungalow

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

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

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

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

About the area

Darwin

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Darwin City Centre motel, you'll be steps from The Esplanade and Darwin War Memorial. Bicentennial Park and Lyons Cottage are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roast & Noodles 328 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Palms City Resort

Family-friendly 4-star motel near 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 center, 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 meters) 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.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1033 sq ft of conference space
  • 96 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
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.

Property payment types

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 percent

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: approximately AUD 18.50 for adults and 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-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
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. 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, and American Express. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each 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 Hotel
Palms City Resort Darwin
Palms City Resort Hotel Darwin

Reviews

Palms City Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Great location, right on the esplanade. Good breakfast. Nice little pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t get free wine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t the hotel’s fault but on Territorian Day the very loud fireworks opposite the hotel made for a very noisy few hours. Apart from that the hotel was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025