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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Studio (Queen) | Room amenity
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Premium Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 3

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Living area

Studio Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

King Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Darwin

A stay at Rydges Darwin Central places you in the heart of Darwin, within a 15-minute walk of Darwin Waterfront and Smith Street Mall. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maningrida Arts & Culture and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Esplanade.

What's nearby

  • Smith Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Rays Cafe & Patisserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 389 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dwayne Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was quiet for where it’s located and the staff were helpful. Other places in Darwin we stayed were higher priced and in even worse conditions so I’d book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon, Mill Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in the heart of Darwin Had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Large spacious room with kitchenette.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central position very convenient, close to information centre, tours picked up from the hotel. The air conditioning in our room was far too cold, asked for an extra blanket, tried turning down the air-con. to a lower temperature, this did not work. Eventually the air-con. was adjusted and was much more comfortable. Enjoyed our stay staff were very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only one bedside table for 2 large beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

8/10 Good

Shireen

Travelled with family
Air conditioning noisy, no extract fan in bathroom, bathroom not cleaned properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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