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About the Hotel

21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, Australia, 0801
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Near the Darwin Wharf Precinct
Very good
7.6
/10
3.5
3.6
/5

Rydges Darwin Central hotel offers 167 rooms a 9-minute walk from the underground museum "WWII Oil Storage Tunnels". Private parking is available on site at this hotel.

Location

Located within 500 metres of Lake Alexander, the 4-star hotel is right around the corner from Crocosaurus Cove. The property also gives access to the Darwin Deckchair Cinema, which is 10 minutes' walk away.

The Rydges Darwin Central allows you to enjoy such natural sights as One Mile Dam 2.2 km away. There is the Mindil Beach Sunset Market a 25-minute stroll away, and Darwin Interchange bus station is 10 minutes on foot from this hotel.

The accommodation is 12 km from Darwin train station, while Darwin International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Comprising a sitting area, the rooms at Rydges Darwin Central hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with soundproof windows, and also come with coffee and tea makers. For more comfort hair dryers and bath sheets along with a walk-in shower, a lowered sink, and a raised toilet are provided.

Eat & Drink

Guests will find the restaurant Char Restaurant about 300 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Sun loungers is provided in the pool area. The Rydges Darwin Central also features a spa salon for you to relax in. Other on-site facilities include a business centre along with a laptop safe and a photocopy machine.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Mindil Beach Sunset Market for food and artisan goods.
  • Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
  • Check out the local wildlife at Crocosaurus Cove downtown.
  • Savor the barramundi fish and chips at Stokes Hill Wharf.
  • Stroll through the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
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Rydges Darwin Central offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Deluxe
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Queen Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Queen Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Premier
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Rydges Darwin Central offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Rydges Darwin Central Location

21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, Australia, 0801
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21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, Australia, 0801
Nearby
Zoo
Crocosaurus Cove
1200 ft
Public Building
Parliament House
1700 ft
Nawurlandja Lookout
900 ft
Bicentennial Park
Darwin Cenotaph
1300 ft
Gallery
Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery
300 ft
Gallery
Paul Arnold Gallery
400 ft
Gallery
Mbantua Fine Art Gallery
900 ft
Gallery
Mason Gallery
800 ft
Star Village 32 Smith St
Star Village
800 ft
25 Woods St
Chinese Temple and Museum Chung Wah
1300 ft
13 Smith St
The Old Town Hall
1300 ft
2 Smith St
Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
1800 ft
The Esplanade (near Government House)
Survivors' Lookout
1900 ft
Lake Alexander
1600 ft
Access Road off Litchfield Park Road
The Cascades
1600 ft
Smith Street
The Mall
600 ft
Restaurants
Nando's
200 ft
21 Knuckey St Shop T5
Vietnamese Saigon Star
300 ft
60 Smith St
Ruby Vietnamese Restaurant
300 ft
48-50 Smith Street
Ichi Izakaya
300 ft
48-50 Smith St M20
Wisdom Bar and Cafe
700 ft
48 Mitchell St Ashton Lodge
Cold Rock Ice Creamery Darwin
400 ft
Mitchell Centre Mitchell Street
Dolce Espresso Bar
300 ft
Shop 18A 48-50 Smith Street
Getting around
City Centre
Darwin2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Darwin International (DRW)19 min  ·  7.8 mi
Bathurst Island (BRT)29 min  ·  12.0 mi
Train
Darwin Train Station14 min  ·  5.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at AUD 29 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 35 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
167

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Rydges Darwin Central from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 317 verified reviews
7.2/10
Very good
68%
Recommend
Breakfast
5.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.8/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 2310 reviews
4/5
based on 839 reviews
7.6/10
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