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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa services, near Darwin Waterfront
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
City view
Studio (Twin) | Private kitchen
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 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 curtains

King Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

King Premier Room

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

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

Studio Queen

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

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Living area

Studio Twin

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

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8.2 out of 10, Very good, (546)
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

Map
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mindil Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Hotel near Darwin Waterfront
At Rydges Darwin Central, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Salvatores Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, a lift and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 132 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch HDTVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salvatores Cafe

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Rydges Hotels mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of AUD 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 350 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and from AUD 17.00 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: AUD 500 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Darwin Central?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Darwin Central on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$132.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rydges Darwin Central pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a deposit of AUD 500 per stay and a fee of AUD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rydges Darwin Central?

Self-parking is available for AUD 29 per night.

What time is check-in at Rydges Darwin Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Rydges Darwin Central?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rydges Darwin Central located?

Located in Darwin City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Smith Street Mall and Darwin Waterfront. Maningrida Arts & Culture and The Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.

Rydges Darwin Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1011 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
It was conveniently located in the centre of Darwin with easy access to shops and restaurants the waterfront is an easy walk to get too. No real services at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally enjoyed myself great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jaewon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was close to meeting venue and the staff was very helpful in getting me checked in earlier than expected, however the smell of cleaning product in my room was overwhelming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Radha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to pay for parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shoshane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff? What Staff? There was only one staff member who was lovely, helpful and polite. I am not a fan of the contactless system. I like meeting the staff. Plus there really is no room service given you have to go down to the café and collect your meal instead of hotel staff bringing it to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAORU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, centrally located but surprisingly quiet. Staff on site were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk around Darwin Cbd
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean rooms and very comfortable beds. Super convenient location and plenty of good dining options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the bath room was good. No shower in the bathtub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

TERENCE GORDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and always ready to assist.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good stay apart from no onsite catering
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central, spacious, comfortable
Great stay for business. Rooms big and generously spaced. Central location. Would look to stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room had lots of red stains on the carpet, it looked like blood or red stains. Either way it didn’t look great. It was also quite smelly from the air con and stuffy. Older strange looking building but well located and bathroom was modern
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central quick easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Useless check in proceedure. Poor staff. Unreasonable car parking charge, extortion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takayuki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City centre hotel
The hotel is nice and convenient. Easy to check in and check out. Clean, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Star Rating
4.0