Darwin City Hotel vs Palms City Resort
Both are in Darwin, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Darwin City
Darwin City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★★Darwin City
Palms City Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.
Choose Palms City Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.6)
- free parking
Why is Darwin City Hotel better than Palms City Resort?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Palms City Resort better than Darwin City Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Darwin City Hotel vs Palms City Resort: which hotel is better? | Darwin City Hotel | Palms City Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.5 +1.0 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 617 | 719 +102 |
| Rank in Darwin | top 23% | top 2% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 +0.2 | 7.0 |
| Distance to Darwin City centre | 450 m −220 m | 670 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km −290 m | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 7.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 147 +20 | 127 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m −110 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 91 | 89 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24 +15 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Darwin City HotelPalms City Resort
- Palms City Resort is cheaper in 5 of 8 months
- Darwin City Hotel: €120 a night on average · Palms City Resort: €115 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Darwin by month
All months
| Month | Darwin City Hotel | Palms City Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €84 | €91 |
| January | €98 | €91 |
| February | €98 | €91 |
| March | €98 | €91 |
| April | €98 | €80 |
| May | – | €191 |
| June | €187 | €191 |
| July | €216 | €191 |
| August | – | €191 |
| November | €84 | €91 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
360 m apart
Darwin City Hotel: city centre: 470 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 6.9 km, beach: 2.0 km, 147 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
Palms City Resort: city centre: 820 m, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW): 7.2 km, beach: 2.3 km, 127 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
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Darwin City Hotel or Palms City Resort: common questions
Which is better, Darwin City Hotel or Palms City Resort?
Darwin City Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, Darwin City Hotel or Palms City Resort?
Over the year Palms City Resort costs about €115 a night on average against €120 at Darwin City Hotel, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Darwin City Hotel is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 670 m for Palms City Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Darwin City Hotel is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Palms City Resort is 2.3 km.
How far apart are Darwin City Hotel and Palms City Resort?
The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score