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Rydges Darwin Central

4.0 star property
Hotel near Darwin Waterfront in Darwin

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • Smith Street Mall
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • East Arm Darwin Station
    22 min drive
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (Queen)

Studio (Queen)

  • 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

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Darwin

Darwin City Centre stay.With a stay at this Darwin City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Smith Street Mall and Maningrida Arts & Culture. The Esplanade and Lyons Cottage are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Smith Street Mall - 1 min walk
  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk
  • Darwin Waterfront - 14 min walk
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk
  • Mindil Beach - 7 min drive

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 in Darwin
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Rydges Darwin Central. For a fee, parking is available.

This Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rydges Darwin Central offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Darwin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: AUD 35.00 for adults and AUD 17.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 percent 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: AUD 30 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of AUD 500 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 350 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Rydges Darwin Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 430 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 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

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in great position
Excellent position, very helpful staff, especially in reception. Cannot fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

lucie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

Fiona Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot not fancy but great staff , clean and tidy accessable to most things
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 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