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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Darwin Waterfront

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Studio (Twin) | Private kitchen
City view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

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21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.With a stay at this Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Smith Street Mall and Maningrida Arts & Culture. The Esplanade and Lyons Cottage are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makan Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Darwin Central

4-star hotel near Darwin Waterfront
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Rydges Darwin Central. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rydges Darwin Central offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of AUD 500 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 350 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and AUD 17.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: AUD 500 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 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. 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Darwin Central Hotel
Hotel Darwin Central
Darwin Central
Rydges Darwin Central Hotel
Rydges Darwin Central Hotel
Rydges Darwin Central Darwin
Rydges Darwin Central Hotel Darwin

Rydges Darwin Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 10 days and complained alot as the room was never cleaned properly. The room was not vacumed, our cups and spoons were not washed, bed was a hit and miss to how well it was made, bathroom and coffee making area was never wiped down, we had to ask for milk every day, and we ran out of coffee and tea. Instead of going to a hotel it felt like a youth hostel. Probably the worst hotel we have stayed in.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane Wendy

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine, CAMBRIDGE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Checkin and check out was quick and easy to use ipads Small window in room made place a little claustrophic feeling otherwise had everything we needed. Staff were very quick to respond to requests. Convenient area to sights Area felt a little disconcerting but there was security everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very little to like. I concur with the other low ratings going back several years. We moved from a standard to a "premium" room because the room was dusty. The ironing board cover should have been replaced due to it's sad state of wear. You would not use it, for example, to iron anything with light colours. Bathroom sink plug was dirty. Asked for it to be changed. It wasn't. The hotel information on Wotif and other booking sites is misleading. There is no bar, gym, no standard check in desk,as shown in photos. Plenty of restaurants nearby, but not at the hotel. City Views?? What of? Don't stay on any floor with room number ending in 01, as you will be woken every night by the night club in Nuttall Place until 2.30AM. I had earplugs in and was still woken up. The hotel management and staff know all about this going back several years. Complaints on the dull, drab decor were supposedly been addressed by refurbishment years ago. No sign of that happening. $29 a day for car parking! Tiny bays, so not easy to manoeuvre . We would not risk the hire car being damaged by parking on the street where the hotel entrance is located. Broken glass in parking bays due to anti-social behavior. The replies from Rydges manager all follow the same standard apology guff. "Sorry we didn't meet your standards" "Thanks for your review" "Hope you will stay with us next visit" There is more chance of plaiting fog than me staying at this or any other Rydges Hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Centrally located so was close to everything we wanted. Well maintained, we had daily cleaning service, bed was made up, fresh towels and supplies always topped up. The staff at the front desk were exceptionally helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is dull, drab, dated, impersonal, & characterless. Good CBD location & excellent WiFi. Kept awake until 01:30 on Friday & Saturday nights due to very noisy nearby disco bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ai Chuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel close to the centre of Darwin. Be warned, the informaton about wifi is misleading. Certain parts of the hotel and some rooms will not have access to wifi. I was only on the 2nd floor and i couldn’t use the free wifi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at Rydges. Was very comfortable room with good facilities. Friendly staff and great pool area too. Thanks for having me!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Internet wasn't great. Pool toilets were out of use. Staff helpful. Car parking area had rubbish not dealt with for length of my stay. Had to have the blanket in my room replaced as it smelt bad. Otherwise it was convenient and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sometimes it was noisy, and you could hear people talking next door or in the hallways. But overall good accommodation and everything is nearby.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

CHRISTOPHER

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed three nights, room 705, on the first night it seemed in room 706 a party was taking place music and foul language shouting etc, in the morning we requested a room change, the receptionist apologised, and said the occupants of 706 had checked out, I suggested they check the room out for damages
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

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

Wet season stay

It was exactly what i wanted 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location if you like to listen to throbbing hip-hop music till the early hours of the morning. Sleep is overrated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SKEVOS

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I was a bit disappointed that the property did not live up to the photos advertised. Very limited supplies in the room (the most basic version of instant coffee) and no cold water (a necessity in Darwin!) The jug that was supplied did not fit under the tap so we couldn’t even do it ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, friendly and attentive staff, fresh towels every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location however the decor of the room just average and needs an update
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

rosemary

Travelled with partner
Great location. No restaurant or bar as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Very nice hotel in great position

Excellent position, very helpful staff, especially in reception. Cannot fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024