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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near The Esplanade

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Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
City view
Studio (Twin) | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Nestled in the heart of Darwin City Centre, Rydges Darwin Central offers a vibrant retreat with a coffee shop and hair salon. Savor breakfast at Salvatores Cafe or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With high-speed WiFi, multilingual staff and helpful porter services, this hotel is sure to delight.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$174 nightly
The total price is $191
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Twin) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio (Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Queen) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Parking available
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The price is $169
$154 nightly
$169 total
Total includes taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive
  • East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roast and Noodle 328 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Darwin Central

When you stay at Rydges Darwin Central, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Esplanade and Darwin Waterfront. Guests can indulge in spa services, and Salvatores Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 132 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (AUD 29 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 394
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 1
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

Salvatores Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 350 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and AUD 17.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.50 percent

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: AUD 500 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs AUD 29 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Darwin Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rydges Darwin Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Rydges Darwin Central?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Darwin Central?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of AUD 30 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of AUD 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Rydges Darwin Central?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 29 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rydges Darwin Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Rydges Darwin Central?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but SKYCITY Casino (4-min drive) and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Rydges Darwin Central and nearby?

Rydges Darwin Central has an outdoor pool and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Rydges Darwin Central?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Salvatores Cafe.

What's the area around Rydges Darwin Central like?

Rydges Darwin Central is in Darwin City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from The Esplanade and 14 minutes' walk from Darwin Waterfront.

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Rydges Darwin Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Bar
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great room. Comfortable bed.
Jack, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hotel is dull, drab, dated, impersonal, & characterless. Good CBD location & excellent WiFi. Kept awake until 01:30 on Friday & Saturday nights due to very noisy nearby disco bar.
Malcolm, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wet season stay

It was exactly what i wanted 👍
Rhys, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly and attentive staff, fresh towels every day.
Fiona, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Was a great location if you like to listen to throbbing hip-hop music till the early hours of the morning. Sleep is overrated!
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in great position

Excellent position, very helpful staff, especially in reception. Cannot fault it.
Nick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well located
JOHN, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spot not fancy but great staff , clean and tidy accessable to most things
Fiona Margaret, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel
Cath, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to walk around Darwin Cbd
Craig, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. No restaurant or bar as advertised.
rosemary, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quick check in, helpful staff and great location
Fiona, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly and always ready to assist.
TERENCE GORDON, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location however the decor of the room just average and needs an update
David John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, centrally located but surprisingly quiet. Staff on site were very nice and helpful.
KAORU, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

room was great and staff were friendly
Zoe, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Christopher, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central hotel, very quiet.
Bruce, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

City centre hotel

The hotel is nice and convenient. Easy to check in and check out. Clean, great location
Nikolai, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central, spacious, comfortable

Great stay for business. Rooms big and generously spaced. Central location. Would look to stay again
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location in Darwin & really helpful staff. Rooms were clean and a good size.
Michelle, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and safty
Marlen, 11-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great easy location in CBD, easy to find good quiet AC in the room, amazing room service provided.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent condition, staff very helpful, walls well insulated and quiet, cyclone prepared 👍
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central quick easy checkin
Amanda, 1-night trip