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Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Executive Business Suite with Balcony
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT, 0831
  • Place, Charles Darwin National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Howard Springs Nature Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidden Valley Raceway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Triple Room, Balcony

Triple Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • City view

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 91 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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Executive Business Suite with Balcony

Executive Business Suite with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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About the area

Darwin

With a stay at Rydges Palmerston - Darwin, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, within a 10-minute drive of Howard Springs Nature Park and Charles Darwin National Park. .This golf hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Darwin Waterfront and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Holmes Jungle Nature Park.

What's nearby

  • Charles Darwin National Park - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Howard Springs Nature Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hidden Valley Raceway - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Esplanade - 16 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 17 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 12 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ichi Gateway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪China Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Point Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ceylon Stove - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Café - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin offers 200 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Madame Za, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Darwin? This hotel has 3454 square feet (321 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Madame Za - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Za Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 28 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Madame Za
  • Za Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour health club
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,454 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift (142 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 70 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 28 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 70 per night
  • 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rydges Palmerston Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston Darwin
Rydges Palmerston Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Hotel
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Hotel Palmerston

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 453 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent apartment, everything you need! Nice pool and alfresco area. Unfortunately you do need a car if you’re going to get around Darwin itself as it’s too far out of the city centre for many of the major attractions and markets without.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, staff, and affordable, could not fault anything, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay easy to find and great undercover free parking. Beautiful pool and dining . Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As soon as you walk in the staff freak you with the big smile love the distro meals were great didn’t go into pool. I just looked at it because it was pretty windy out there but now other than that it was very very nice place to stay I definitely do it again Thanks a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and quiet, house keeping staff were very helpful and friendly, some of front desk staff not so helpful, restaurant was nice and staff were friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The reviews were right. Excellent place to stay

We chose Palmerston area rather than Darwin itself for convenience to where we needed to be. Also it was much more reasonably priced and the reviews of Darwin city hotels were generally pretty low whereas Rydges had rave reviews. We can see why. We have stayed in many hotels both in Oz and overseas and Rydges Palmerston was right up there with the best. Everything was spotless and each detail meticulously cared for. It’s worth visiting for the amazing indigenous artwork on all walls alone. The pool was clear and surrounds relaxing so you could have a drink or a meal from the bar while under the shaded areas as we did. Madame Za had exceptional food and reasonably priced. The salt and pepper croc with lime aoli was delicious and also loved the barramundi curry. Pictured. Free secure parking was a big bonus as well as free newspapers in foyer and Fox tv. The gym was well equipped and clean. Coles and coffee club over the road at Oasis shopping centre if you want cheaper options for breakfast We noticed full laundry facilities available with washers and dryers though we didn’t need to use them. The only negative is we saw no attempt to encourage guests to save water and the environment by reusing towels, recycling anything. Even though I twice put notes myself to not replace towels, it was still done each day for the 5 days we were there. A complete waste. However We would definitely stay here next time we come to Darwin.
Salt pepper croc
Barra curry
Balcony in room to watch sunset
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ali, Chippendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location: convenient Staff: nice, polite, friendly and professional ☺️ Breakfast: reasonable variety of options, pastries could be more fresh and perhaps having few whole fruit options Room cleanness: reasonable, few stains on the sheets that could have been washed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sem

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Jenet

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet and return customer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cost for the room was too expensive, very limited signage around the hotel to indicate where facilities were.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel!! Very comfortable and clean, it’s a great spot if you’re wanting to explore the NT and not just Darwin, we did day trips to Litchfield and Adelaide River. Great restaurant for dinner and we had lovely drinks by the pool. We had planned to stay at a different hotel for our second weekend in Darwin after travelling to Kakadu, but we loved it so much we booked to go back here instead. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Premila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan Valerie

Travelled with partner
Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, excellent breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with easy access to attractions and dining
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Expensive breakfast but well worth it for good range & choice. Technology could do with some updating; no USB points for charging in rooms [and no spares available from reception]. They don't have any scissors in reception either. Watch the cleaning staff: they may only replace one towel each day in room for 2 pp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tristan and Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Teegan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025