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Rydges Darwin Central

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Darwin Waterfront

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December 2025
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January 2026
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.
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
CA $127
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Room options

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Queen

  • Sleeps 3
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Studio Twin

  • Sleeps 3
City view
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
City view
Studio (Twin)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio (Twin)

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Studio (Queen)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Studio (Queen) | Private kitchenette

Studio (Queen)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
City view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

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

Premium Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
City view
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathroom

King Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

King Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Map
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT, 0800

What's nearby

  • Smith Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crocosaurus Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monsoons Darwin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's of Darwin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruby - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 132 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (4-min drive) and SKYCITY Casino (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 14-minute walk from Darwin Waterfront and 3 minutes' walk from The Esplanade.

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Rydges Darwin Central 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

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Roman, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, clean amenities and great staff
Grissel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great.set in middle of town was great.
From the room
Water front
Early morning street quiet
Lane of hotel entrance
Darren John, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent
Simon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Loved the customer service
Helina, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location
Gary, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful.
Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location to explore Darwin city. Clean rooms. Front of motel was dirty with rubbish and cigarette butts was a bit off putting but inside was very clean.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Verry comfortable and Verry close to the bars
Roy, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked everything
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central position very convenient, close to information centre, tours picked up from the hotel. The air conditioning in our room was far too cold, asked for an extra blanket, tried turning down the air-con. to a lower temperature, this did not work. Eventually the air-con. was adjusted and was much more comfortable. Enjoyed our stay staff were very good.
Christine Ann, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great location in the centre of town yey quiet. The staff were very human and and go out of their way to make your life easy. This was a return visit for me to stay here and will choose it again
marian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Only one bedside table for 2 large beds
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located so was close to everything we wanted. Well maintained, we had daily cleaning service, bed was made up, fresh towels and supplies always topped up. The staff at the front desk were exceptionally helpful and welcoming.
Olivia, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay at Rydges. Was very comfortable room with good facilities. Friendly staff and great pool area too. Thanks for having me!
Nicole, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Checkin and check out was quick and easy to use ipads Small window in room made place a little claustrophic feeling otherwise had everything we needed. Staff were very quick to respond to requests. Convenient area to sights Area felt a little disconcerting but there was security everywhere
Christine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean tidy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Totally enjoyed myself great location
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Air conditioning noisy, no extract fan in bathroom, bathroom not cleaned properly.
Shireen, 7-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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great relaxing stay for my Pup and I, staff were super friendly and helpful.
Liby, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

No restaurant in house even though there is a dedicated space. No bar facilities either. The pool is tiny. The rooms are large but very dated. The shower was a nightmare. Very misleading information on website. Would not recommend to anyone.
Jennifer, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wet season stay

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