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Palms City Resort

64 Esplanade, Darwin, 0800

8.6 Excellent3915 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Tropical Oasis in the Heart of Darwin

    Palms City Resort, located on the beautiful Esplanade, offers a tranquil escape surrounded by lush gardens in Darwin's central business district.

  • Comfortable Accommodation and Relaxing Pool

    The resort provides fully air-conditioned villas and rooms with vibrant furnishings. Guests can unwind by the landscaped pool enveloped by greenery, or bask in the sun on the lounges.

  • Convenient Location for Business and Leisure

    Just a short drive from Darwin's city centre, guests can easily explore the city's attractions. Business travelers will appreciate the convention facilities and proximity to office buildings, while leisure guests can indulge in the vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options nearby.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

53 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,915 reviews
10/ 10
bungaloo sooo small
Chris · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
3915 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Cleaning issues · Food quality complaints

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.2

    The staff were frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.

  • Location9.2

    Location is consistently highlighted as a major plus across multiple reviews.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    Overall, guests had a good experience, with many expressing a desire to return.

  • Room Quality8.7

    General sentiments on room quality are positive, although some mentioned issues like stuffiness.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Value for money was mentioned positively, indicating fair pricing for the offered services.

  • Amenities8.5

    Amenities such as the pool were noted positively, but there were some concerns regarding the size of the pool.

  • Cleanliness8.0

    Some reviews mentioned the cleaning crew did not do a great job servicing the room, leading to lower satisfaction.

  • Food and Beverage7.7

    Food quality had mixed reviews, with specific complaints about breakfast and beverage options.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.63915 reviews

  • wonderful

    10/10

    Chris · couple · 2026-10-17

    “bungaloo sooo small”

  • Really nice hotel in a perfect location. Parking space not guaranteed.

    8/10

    Alex · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Lovely gardens, nice staff, cute parrot at reception.”

  • A lovely resort in a great location – would definitely stay again!

    10/10

    Di · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Great stay at Palms City Resort, Darwin We had a great experience staying at Palms City Resort and would definitely stay here again. Our room was standard, but it was spacious, high quality, clean and well maintained. It had air conditioning and a ceiling fan, plus an outside seating area, excellent TV service and free Wi-Fi. The gardens were beautiful and the pool was clean and inviting. The location was excellent, close to the waterfront and within easy walking distance of restaurants. There was also secure, gated parking at the rear of the property, which was a real bonus. An optional buffet breakfast is available too. Overall, a lovely place to stay in Darwin and one we would happily recommend!”

  • Would stay again if I was in Darwin

    9/10

    Angela · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Loved the room”

  • Ganz ok

    7/10

    Katrin · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Perfekte Lage zur Innenstadt. Die Auswahl beim Frühstück, für 20 AUD/Person zubuchbar, war sehr gut.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Jason · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “Das Hotel, das Zimmer und der Pool waren schön, die Lage ebenfalls super!”

  • Good stay for few nights

    8/10

    Charlyz83 · family with children · 2026-10-16

    “Good ventral location in the city. Quiet and peaceful environment.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Susan · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “Location. Having a pool. Amenities.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Jason · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Location to cbd”

  • Fabulous

    10/10

    Kaye · couple · 2026-10-12

    “We loved staying here”

  • Warm

    4/10

    Kilian · solo traveller · 2026-10-11

    “Medewerkers”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    David · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “Perfect location. Beautiful garden surroundings. Very welcoming staff. Also it was nice to be greeted by a parrot. Would stay there again.”

  • Lovely tropical getaway

    10/10

    Trisha · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Loved this place. So much better than a regular hotel. Felt like we were away in Bali at a luxurious resort. Really enjoyed our stay.”

  • Great

    10/10

    Denise · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Very nice relaxing, restful and the staff were great.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Maryanne · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “Location and facilities especially the pool area”

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