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4.4 out of 5

"Restful, quiet, nice people to talk to. The swiming pool sparkled - and the unit i was in was spotless. Id go again, and recommend it to friends. Brea ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 31 Dec 2022

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Hotel Description

Palms City Resort puts you in the heart of Darwin, within steps of The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self parking, and a poolside bar.

Lameroo Bar is the motel's own bar. 1033 square feet (96 square meters) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center and coworking space. Other amenities include free WiFi 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.

Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-star Darwin City Centre motel include Darwin War Memorial and Lyons Cottage.

Superior Hotel Room, Ground Floor

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$135* Per night/room 19 Apr. - 20 Apr.

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, Balcony (Upstairs)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Palms Villas (Featuring Outdoor Plunge Spa)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Garden Bungalow

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sunset Villa (Featuring Indoor Spa Bath)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Palms City Resort ratings based on 413 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Palms City Resort

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Restful, quiet, nice people to talk to. The swiming pool sparkled - and the unit i was in was spotless. Id go again, and recommend it to friends. Breakfast was supposed to be provided, but it was a non-event. On the other hand, it was Xmas ...

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
Location,staff,cleanliness

Posted by on 16 Nov. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Nov. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Oct. 2022

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5 out of 5
Friendly staff and great pool!

Posted by on 23 Oct. 2022

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5 out of 5
Excellent, nice clean accomodation in a quite but central part of the city. Easy walk to shopping and food. Would recommend

Posted by on 22 Oct. 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Oct. 2022

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5 out of 5
Relaxed. Leafy and across from the bay. Close to the CBD etc

Posted by on 19 Oct. 2022

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5 out of 5
Great position

Posted by on 16 Oct. 2022

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About the Palms City Resort

Location 64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT 0800

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, 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 business-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 3.5-star Darwin motel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 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
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Breakfast Cafe - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Lameroo Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open select days.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

  • No lifts
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150 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 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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 Motel
  • Palms City Resort Darwin
  • Palms City Resort Motel Darwin

You should know

  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.