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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Place, Smith Street Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Esplanade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Rydges Darwin Central, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, a 2-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront and 7 minutes from Mindil Beach. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Street Mall and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maningrida Arts & Culture.

What's nearby

  • Smith Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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 - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruby - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rydges Darwin Central

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a hair salon, a television in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Salvatores Cafe, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Salvatores Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Secured, covered 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

Restaurants on site

  • Salvatores Cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of AUD 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 350 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location to explore Darwin city. Clean rooms. Front of motel was dirty with rubbish and cigarette butts was a bit off putting but inside was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grissel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, clean amenities and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryson

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great.set in middle of town was great.
From the room
Water front
Early morning street quiet
Lane of hotel entrance
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We liked everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grissel

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I recently stayed at this hotel and had a very disappointing experience. The reception area was poorly designed, tucked away behind a pole, giving it an unprofessional appearance. The staff also seemed unprofessional, which added to the negative impression. In addition, my room had a musty smell of damp mold that triggered a serious asthma attack. The air felt old and cold, making it difficult to breathe. Unfortunately, this forced me to cancel my plans for the day and cut my trip short. It’s clear that the hotel is in desperate need of refurbishment, proper cleaning, and a more welcoming reception area. I wouldn't recommend staying here if you value your health and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Loved the customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No restaurant in house even though there is a dedicated space. No bar facilities either. The pool is tiny. The rooms are large but very dated. The shower was a nightmare. Very misleading information on website. Would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location in the centre of town yey quiet. The staff were very human and and go out of their way to make your life easy. This was a return visit for me to stay here and will choose it again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry comfortable and Verry close to the bars
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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