Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Fitness centre
Front desk 24 hour
More about Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Situated 20 minutes’ drive from Darwin’s CBD and Airport, Rydges Palmerston – Darwin offers an urban oasis with stylish accommodation. The property features a 24-hour reception, complimentary WiFi throughout and free parking.
Reviews from 
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 18 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
One of the best places that I have had the pleasure of staying, and I have done lots of travelling in my lifetime
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 3 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Restaurant
Staff did not acknowledge or approach us when we arrived.
No water on the table
Nobody took our order (2 Asian girls on the floor kept ignoring and avoiding eye contact)
Supervisor was unhelpful.
Staff did not acknowledge or approach us when we arrived.
No water on the table
Nobody took our order (2 Asian girls on the floor kept ignoring and avoiding eye contact)
Supervisor was unhelpful.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 26 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Great size room, easy to access, breakfast was a stand out. Huge bed, not singles pushed together to be a “king” but a proper king. Staff were friendly and helpful but didn’t really need to interact with them. Overall fantastic experience.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 20 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Biggest issue is that every room with a balcony allows people to smoke - they supply ash trays. Thus for the majority of the time I had to close my balcony door otherwise I had the neighbours smoke coming in. I spoke to the manager and they said this was the first time they had heard of this issue. Will be looking for another hotel next time in Darwin.
Couple
Comment: 23 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Sep 2025
A very nice hotel in good location for seeing the sights and being near practical things
We stayed here the first two nights of our three week holiday in Northern Territory and were really pleased that we'd chosen Rydges Palmerston. We wanted somewhere not far from the airport, not in Darwin itself, and in the direction of Litchfield National Park which was our first planned day. Also a location that was safe, with secure parking and was near stores where we could buy supplies for our road trip. Rydges ticked all the boxes.
The room was great - large, tastefully decorated in a modern style and had a balcony with two chairs and coffee table. The view wasn't much but we were in a city inland so was as expected. We'd been travelling for over 24 hours so really appreciated the extra large bed with great pillows and also the very nice bathroom with good toiletries and a great shower.
We found the room lighting quite harsh but this was a recurring theme in hotels on our trip. The bedside lights were not very big or powerful so it was either all or little. We would have liked easily accessible sockets, by both bedside units, to charge our phones, etc.
We were jetlagged so didn't use the restaurant or pool but both looked good. The reception and main areas of the hotel were all very smart and spacious. It felt classy. The booking website said 'ATM/cash machine on site' but when we asked at reception we found it was a few minutes walk away in the city. There was a parking garage which only let you in if you'd registered your car with reception. there were plenty of spaces and it felt secure. Something we appreciated as this was the beginning of our trip and we were unsure how careful we had to be about leaving our rental car.
We found Coles, Kmart and Target nearby where we wanted to get things for our trip so the location was perfect for that. We also had a wonderful long first day in Litchfield National Park which was only an hour or so drive away - we entered via the Cox Peninsular highway (saw wild emus and wallabies) and did a loop via Batchelor to return to the hotel.
All in all I'd recommend this hotel as a good base if you do not want to be in the centre of Darwin and want to be near the highway to be able to get to National Parks, the airport, Darwin centre or big stores.
The room was great - large, tastefully decorated in a modern style and had a balcony with two chairs and coffee table. The view wasn't much but we were in a city inland so was as expected. We'd been travelling for over 24 hours so really appreciated the extra large bed with great pillows and also the very nice bathroom with good toiletries and a great shower.
We found the room lighting quite harsh but this was a recurring theme in hotels on our trip. The bedside lights were not very big or powerful so it was either all or little. We would have liked easily accessible sockets, by both bedside units, to charge our phones, etc.
We were jetlagged so didn't use the restaurant or pool but both looked good. The reception and main areas of the hotel were all very smart and spacious. It felt classy. The booking website said 'ATM/cash machine on site' but when we asked at reception we found it was a few minutes walk away in the city. There was a parking garage which only let you in if you'd registered your car with reception. there were plenty of spaces and it felt secure. Something we appreciated as this was the beginning of our trip and we were unsure how careful we had to be about leaving our rental car.
We found Coles, Kmart and Target nearby where we wanted to get things for our trip so the location was perfect for that. We also had a wonderful long first day in Litchfield National Park which was only an hour or so drive away - we entered via the Cox Peninsular highway (saw wild emus and wallabies) and did a loop via Batchelor to return to the hotel.
All in all I'd recommend this hotel as a good base if you do not want to be in the centre of Darwin and want to be near the highway to be able to get to National Parks, the airport, Darwin centre or big stores.
Hotel response
Comment: 2 Dec 2025
Dear Sopaca,
Thank you so much for choosing Rydges Palmerston for the start of your three-week holiday in the Northern Territory and for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful 5-star review!
We are absolutely delighted that our location was perfect for your travel plans, offering the ideal balance of proximity to the airport, safe and secure parking, access to major stores (Coles, Kmart, Target), and an easy start toward Litchfield National Park. We specifically aim to be that convenient, reliable base outside the immediate Darwin CBD.
It is rewarding to hear that you appreciated the comfort of your room, especially the extra-large bed, quality pillows, and the excellent bathroom facilities after such a long journey.
We truly value your feedback regarding the room lighting and the need for more accessible bedside charging sockets. Guest comfort is paramount, and comments like yours help us prioritize future enhancements and address design details. We will certainly review the ATM/cash machine information on third-party sites to ensure clarity regarding its exact location.
We're thrilled you had a wonderful first day exploring Litchfield and spotting the local wildlife—what a fantastic start to your trip!
We hope your road trip continues to be amazing, and we would love to welcome you back to Rydges Palmerston the next time your travels bring you to the Top End.
Warm regards,
Thank you so much for choosing Rydges Palmerston for the start of your three-week holiday in the Northern Territory and for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful 5-star review!
We are absolutely delighted that our location was perfect for your travel plans, offering the ideal balance of proximity to the airport, safe and secure parking, access to major stores (Coles, Kmart, Target), and an easy start toward Litchfield National Park. We specifically aim to be that convenient, reliable base outside the immediate Darwin CBD.
It is rewarding to hear that you appreciated the comfort of your room, especially the extra-large bed, quality pillows, and the excellent bathroom facilities after such a long journey.
We truly value your feedback regarding the room lighting and the need for more accessible bedside charging sockets. Guest comfort is paramount, and comments like yours help us prioritize future enhancements and address design details. We will certainly review the ATM/cash machine information on third-party sites to ensure clarity regarding its exact location.
We're thrilled you had a wonderful first day exploring Litchfield and spotting the local wildlife—what a fantastic start to your trip!
We hope your road trip continues to be amazing, and we would love to welcome you back to Rydges Palmerston the next time your travels bring you to the Top End.
Warm regards,
Very good location
15 Maluka Drive, Darwin, 0831, Australia|16.44 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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