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Palms City Resort

4.0 star property
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Relax on the deck surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, where you can enjoy a meal and take in the serene atmosphere.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with lounge chairs and a shaded area.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed and a view of the outdoors, accompanied by a comfortable chair and a TV.
Surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees, this tranquil outdoor space offers a peaceful retreat.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a reception desk, a vibrant wall mural, and a cozy seating area with a comfortable chair and table.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

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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 Single Beds

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

Standard Hotel Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Garden Bungalow | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Garden Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Tropical Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Tropical Villa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Harbour View Villa | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Harbour View Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

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

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About this property

Palms City Resort

Family-friendly motel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Palms City Resort's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Esplanade. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from The Esplanade and 13 minutes on foot from Darwin Waterfront
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Breakfast Cafe – On-site buffet restaurant.
Lameroo Bar – This bar is located by the pool. Open selected days.

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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Palms City Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely fantastic, Villas are perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to ocean and town. Clean. Staff great. Room was a bit small, but very clean. Pool could have been cleaner, but overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Back in Darwin

One night in Darwin. Close to the city and Esplanade. Room was spacious. The Irish checkin staff was Fabulous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and peaceful location

Quiet, peaceful and loved the parrot on reception. No breakfast provided due to being wet season which was disappointing. Otherwise fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikkie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, staff are very kind and helpfull, wewill stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lingtao

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine Helen, Fittleworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bungalow style rooms with veranda and the great little swimming pool …
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing staff , location and safe parking with beautiful bungalows right next to the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a short stay

Great location. Everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Lovely gardens and pool. Rooms clean and fresh. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, friendly staff, poor breakfast, small bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

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

10/10 Excellent

Simone

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you wonderful stay and position of the Facility is close to Darwin City for easy access
Stayed 4 nights 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

Chrystele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cute bungalow room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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