With a stay at Rydges Darwin Central, you'll be centrally located in Darwin, a 2-minute drive from Darwin Waterfront and 7 minutes from Mindil Beach. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Smith Street Mall and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maningrida Arts & Culture.
What's nearby
Smith Street Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
The Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Crocosaurus Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Darwin Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Darwin Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
East Arm Darwin Station - 22 min drive
Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Monsoons Darwin - 2 min walk
Charlie's of Darwin - 1 min walk
Non La - 2 min walk
Moorish Cafe - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 1 min walk
About this property
Rydges Darwin Central
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a hair salon, a television in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Salvatores Cafe, for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Salvatores Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured, covered self 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
Things to do
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
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
Elevator
Lever door handles
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
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free crib
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets 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 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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: 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
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, a smoke detector, 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
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Rydges Darwin Central Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I enjoyed the self check-in/check-out. Every time i went through reception there was staff there so, if i'd needed any help, they were closeby.
The room was nice and clean but perhaps a little dated. The tv was tiny given the size of the room (being a king deluxe room) and the positioning of the furniture meant that even if you had a nice view, you weren't in a position to see it.
Otherwise a really comfortable stay, no issues.
Sarah
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhys
Nov 22, 2025
Rhys
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
John
Nov 21, 2025
John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff. I had been hospitalised and they asked me if I was well and to just ask if I needed assistance. Rooms basic but very clean. Domestic staff pleasant. Hotels in Darwin are not cheap but as a a mid to upper range, this was reasonably priced.
It was quiet for where it’s located and the staff were helpful. Other places in Darwin we stayed were higher priced and in even worse conditions so I’d book this place again.
Lovely place to stay in the heart of Darwin Had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Large spacious room with kitchenette.
Sharon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Ronald
Sep 23, 2025
Ronald
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Sep 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Christine Ann
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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.