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Reviews of Palms City Resort 3.5 stars

64 The Esplanade, Darwin CBD, 0800 Darwin, Australia

#47 of 185 hotels in Darwin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2150 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: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like.

    The Palms was beautiful. Gorgeous grounds, very quiet and peaceful. The bungalow was so clean. The breakfast was so yummy and it catered for any type of appetite, the staff were full of smiles and very helpful. Even peckles the little parrot on the front desk. Close to the shops. Would highly recommend Palms . Thank you

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice place but shame about the ongoing renovations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renovations still happening on site which meant grinding noises and paint smells. Ruined enjoyment of the pool area during the weekdays. We were not made aware of renovations at the time of booking. On the weekend there were some rowdy guests sitting swearing and arguing for most of the afternoon.

    Lovely room, nice linen, comfortable beds, good location, clean, well maintained gardens.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Great place would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room (Triple)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minor thing would be that many tours to National Parks have a 7-7.30am pick up - and breakfast doesn’t start until 7.30am.

    Great location, very clean, new looking room, lovely staff. Very good value.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only wished there were wine glasses and maybe a microwave. Probably a brochure to explain about the amenities etc..

    Loved the service and the room was nice and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Im disappointed by the reception staff as we couldn’t borrow champagne glasses and we arrived for buffet breakfast at 8:
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Good location and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

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

    All ok

    Very good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

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

    All G

    Friendly staff good vibe

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water in the shower not very hot, internet kept dropping out which meant so did Netflix

    Clean, nice linen, lovely garden setting, nice pool, good value buffet breakfast, great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not what I didn't like.... but, we could not get connection for Netflix and WIFI otherwise everything is great.

    Love staying at Palms. Comfortable, clean, great location and wonderful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous clean hotel to relax and enjoy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, clean , friendly and caring staff !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay… Loved it - even the hot weather
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Palms Villa with Outdoor Plunge Spa
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first indigenous people coming through our balcony.. Not enough security… There should be more to ensure customers safety is looked after. Also, housekeeping needs to be a little later - around 11am

    I loved the outdoor spa and the accessibility to it.. Tony the Maintenance Man is a great asset to the resort… Always makes you feel welcomed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service from the staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not good not much food left

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    We may book again next year if it is a villa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We think Maybe a bit more shade over the pool at this time of year. However Darwin is hotter than it has been before. We haven’t much rain. Last year we couldn’t swim in the pool because of storms. So the shade structure shouldn’t be permanent

    There was no parking space

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Recent upgrades to the property are great. One of my favourite places to stay in Darwin.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

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

    Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous location and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Palms Villa with Outdoor Plunge Spa
    • Stayed 1 night

    Onsite parking isn't that ample, but I guess that's one draw back from being right in the city. There is a lot of parking on the esplanade though if the onsite parking fills up. Some of the gardens needed a prune, ie near the entrance boom gate with overgrown branches making it hard to access the boom gate for parking inside the property.

    Location is excellent, right in Darwin city on the esplanade. So easy to walk to the Mall, Mitchell Street, the Esplanade or the Waterfront from there. The hotel has been renovated with new reception and breakfast area and new outside painting of the buildings. We stayed in a bungalow with private outdoor spa and the gardens had been updated along with the bungalow. Brand new bathroom and handy little kitchenette including a small fridge, single electric hotplate, microwave, sink and coffee pod machine. Air con worked well. Unfortunately the room isn't large enough for a king size bed which we prefer (they have queens). I think the rest of the different room types have also been updated/refurbished. The outside covered verandah is great though could do with a ceiling fan. The spa is a very good size.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb facilities and tropical gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well I was in a cheaper room, upstairs. It was difficult to get my bag to the room as I am an elderly woman. Perhaps the staff could have assisted!

    Beautiful grounds, great, clean pool and a wonderful smorgasbord!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay in Darwin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all good.

    Ambience. Tropical feel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Hotel Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Hairdryer please.

    The rooms are well appointed with most things you would need for a stay. They are relatively roomy and have lovely balconies to sit in the evening. Can walk to the Waterfront and most locations within the CBD.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need a fan on the patio. Very hot.

    It was great as usual

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    Nice accomodation, but unfortunately birds held in cages
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please don’t keep birds in a cage. Made me sad everytime I saw them. Such a wonderfull wildlife in Australia and these creatures should not be held in cages. So sad!

    Great location and nice accommodation

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful resort. Very close to the water, restaurants and city centre.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Great location in a quiet and central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Fantastic location - quiet and secluded but close to the city

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue I had was we stayed in a bungalow which had a balcony, whenever we were outside we could smell the cigarette smoke from our neighbour, if we opened our blinds, the smell of the cigarettes wafted straight in. it was almost inescapable. Yes I asked to be moved, no they couldn't move us.

    The location was great, the cleaners did an awesome job, free use of pool noodles, the vibe was very relaxed, parking was first in first served but we always managed to get a spot, the lush green gardens allowed a fair bit of privacy

    Stayed in October 2023

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