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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Harbour View Villa
Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Tropical Villa | Private kitchen
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

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Map
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, 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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 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

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

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

View all photos for Harbour View Villa

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

View all photos for Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

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 Bicentennial Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .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 Wi-Fi 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Darwin City Centre motel include Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Street Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Darwin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palms City Resort

Family-friendly motel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
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 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 4-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
  • Dining venue
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

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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
  • 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

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
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
  • Service fee: 3.5 per cent

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, 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 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 Hotel
Palms City Resort Darwin
Palms City Resort Hotel 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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palms City Resort on 30 Apr 2025 start from AU$156.40, 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?

Palms City Resort has an outdoor 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.

Is Palms City Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and a gas grill, it's no surprise that Palms City Resort is a hit with families.

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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palms City Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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. 572 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, so convenient, beautiful park across the road, returning later in the month
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is like a little oasis in the city. It was a lovely stay. Everyone was friendly, the whole place has a peaceful feel to it. Lots of lovely gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, room was comfy for 3 people, it was clean & tidy, would stay again, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sapphire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dara

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & comfortable
The rooms are clean and tidy. The AC works well and the amenities are maintained in an excellent state. I appreciated the onsite secure parking and proximity to Darwin CBD. The concierge desk is open 24 hours, however the phones are rarely anwered during work hours. I left voice messages with my questions. It took a few days for someone to get back to me, and they were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Walking distance to city centre and all amenities, shops, restaurants, pharmacy, and grocery store, Cottage Room very small but clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and accommodating. I didn’t take advantage of the breakfast, but it seemed busy in the mornings. The reception has a cooler with wine and beer for purchased. The cottage rooms with the patio, are very close together, which offer no privacy if you want to sit on your patio area,. The walls are very thin so you can hear the people in the next room. There was a large group during my stay who are extremely loud till 5 am in the morning. Although the staff tried to get them to settle down, it didn’t work. I guess you should expect this when you’re in a small resort. The pool would have been nice but was full of kids at all hours. How did it not be in for the lack of peace and quiet? I would highly recommend this property. Again, it has some major pluses and if you’re OK, wearing earplugs at night then it’s a great place to stay. Bug spray is a must!! they sell it at the front desk for a reason.

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, great value breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. Walking distance to many restaurants and malls. Quiet with many trees and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, beautiful garden and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Robert Rhodes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place to stay. Lovely staff Comfortable rooms Great views and walks Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Warren John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location to explore from
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal Darwin stay for us
Our Garden Bungalow at Palms City was an ideal base to explore the city and area. In an excellent location for walking to the main areas of interest the resort is a lovely green oasis in contrast to the high rise hotels around. Our Garden Bungalow was comfortable, well equipped and spacious with a good balcony area where we ate our meals. As it happened we didn’t use the pool but it looked good and seemed quite lively. Disappointed though that the one time we decided to use the (limited hours) pool bar they had run out of cocktails 😕 That’s why I marked service down from 5*. We hadn’t booked breakfast and didn’t use the dining area but it seemed well used and looked good. Overall really pleased we stayed here and would definitely be our first choice for a return to Darwin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 3night stay in an excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment and location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is in an awesome location for walking to the CBD shops or the Waterfront precinct (for dining). Lovely gardens and breakfast was great value. Stayed in a garden bungalow -very quiet & great aircon. Only criticism would be that pool is a little small -would have been great if separate adults & children"s pool. Certainly stay here again if we get back to Darwin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024