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Reviews of Palms City Resort 3.5 stars

64 The Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#47 of 181 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2161 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Hotel Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lights outside our room stayed on all night. Kept us awake most of the night

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Quality city accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tropical Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some mild road noise as we fronted The Esplanade. However, this was offset by a filtered view of the water.

    Modern room with unique hexagonal and tropical character.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Beds could be way better
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Palms Villa with Outdoor Plunge Spa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beeds needs upgrading

    location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean and comfortable with lovely, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Hotel Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Feel the price was a little too much considering I was able to book the Hilton Doubletree for 3 nights with breakfast that was the same price as 2 nights without breakfast at Palm City.

    Room and facilities are clean, comfortable and spacious. Loved having ability to prepare some light meals in the room. Pool was lovely, staff were excellent, and breakfast was decent for the price. The resident parrot and chicken were entertaining.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    This was the best stay throughout our trip in NT and the most reasonably priced room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Hotel Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like. They have limited parking space though it wasn’t an issue for us and there is ample parking along the streets which are free on weekends.

    Location was very near Darwin cbd where numerous award winning restaurants are within walking distance. Coles and chemist warehouse is just a short walk round the block. It’s also near enough to walk to the waterfront and there is the bicentennial park for morning walks and seeing the sunset. Room was sufficiently big and very comfortable for 3 pax. There were 2 taps making it easy for everyone during the morning rush.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and budget friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy at night as close to a local pub. No lift, need to use stairs to first level.

    Close to waterfront cafes and lagoon. Comfortable beds, good aircon and fan. Pretty gardens.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were way too soft and thin.

    Cleanliness and location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Hotel Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The rooms were lovely and clean. The whole place didn't feel too much like a hotel, more that you had your own little unit, it wasn't busy or noisy. The bird at reception and the chicken were fun

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Harbour View Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was really uncomfortable

    Great location hidden gem lovely rooms walk to every where

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location in a pleasant tropical setting.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was a bit hard to find my room down the back.

    Staff were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Loved Pickles & the funky chicken in reception. Great staff, great air con, very comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room (Triple)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil

    The location was excellent - just a stones throw from the esplanade but also great access to the main strip!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money, excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Microwaves in rooms are quite standard these days.

    The room was small but very clean and adequate.. Breakfast was excellent and at a good price. Location was very good with easy access to shops and promenade...Would have liked a microwave in the room. The staff at reception were fabulous and very obliging. Great pool...

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, walking distance to Mitchell Street and central city. Comfy beds, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Hotel Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, comfy bed. Very quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location Great facilities Way better than a hotel room for the same price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Hotel Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hmmmm some of the outdoor areas maybe could have been a bit more inviting. The rooms and facilities were so good it made you look for areas not so good. It wasn’t bad just could be a bit better

    Great location. Clean and modern. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Rooms big and facilities really good. Way better than a hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Clean room and bathroom with a strong shower. We enjoyed the pool very much. Ample parks for cars. Walking distance to many places in the city. Many restaurants nearby. The staff is super helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Thoughtfully curated hotel to match all your needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit of the small side, the recreational areas aren’t parts we would spend time in; pool and sundeck ver small, outdoor lounge not the most aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately the night we spent there there was an incredibly disruptive group that were loud all night meaning we and other guests had a terrible nights sleep.

    New, spotlessly clean, good location, lovely staff, PICKLES THE BIRD! Honesty bar. Comfortable bed and decent blackout curtains. Quality amenities (high spec smart tv, cool fridge, George Forman grill, etc)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They staff had some complication due to poorly behaved guest the night previous to our stay however the reception and maintenace staff went above and beyond to try and accomodate our slightlu early check in time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Hotel Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet breakfast had plenty of variety and set out well. However, the eggs were cold, dry and grey in colour(obviously been out too long), hash browns were stuck together and the bacon & sausages were tasty but again were cold. Car park not big enough and operates on first in first served basis.

    Well maintained and clean resort Daily room service Friendly staff Clean tidy room, spacious comfortable bed. Great location for short walks and to the Main Street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    It was nice and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Hotel Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    1. Not having to carry heavy luggage up the stair case (my partner is disabled) which had us both struggling. 2. I spoke to the day staff that my partner having a 'down turn' with his Parkinson's, which led to him being incontinent at night. I asked if they had a mattress protector and they said no. They did not come up with any suggestions, except to say sorry and that the nearest place to buy one 'is a long way away' . I had to spend $70+ getting a taxi to Big W to buy one. They offered no suggestion nor assistance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit small. Breakfast average

    Clean modern rooms. Friendly staff with pet bird at reception. Nice pool. Handy location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little on the small side.

    Beautiful tropical gardens.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed in both the standard double room and the bungalow - but actually found the standard room to be much bigger and less in the walkway - despite the more premium price tag for the bungalow. The bungalow was also not by the pool as the photos suggest. Apart from that, it's a great place :)

    Very pleasant, surrounded by greenery in a tropical city. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Hotel Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t realise I hadn’t booked a room with a balcony

    Relaxed garden setting

    Stayed in May 2024

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