A sleek and luxurious offering, just across from the famous Mindil Beach and markets, this Darwin resort has one of the largest lagoon pools in Australia, with a swim-up bar to boot.The resort’s Infinity club should be your destination, with a fabulous infinity pool that is perfect for the party set.

Club Tropical Resort Darwin is super convenient for those travellers who have come to the Top End to flop and drop – as soon and as affordably as possible. The resort has two pools, and a restaurant and bar to entertain you if you don’t fancy making the trip in.

Hudson Parap is ideal for families or travellers who want to make themselves at home during their stay in Darwin. It has 84 serviced apartments: a mix of studios, and one, two and three bedrooms, with amenities like kitchenettes and laundry. Chill out in the alfresco BBQ area or by the pool, head out to listen to live music and peruse tropical fruits and vegetables at the Parap Village Markets, or take a 20-minute bus (or nine–minute drive) to the CBD.

The Hudson Berrimah has 88 service apartments, a barbeque area, a swimming pool and a gym. Berrimah is a 10-minute drive or 15-minute bus trip into the CBD. For more crocodile attractions, you can read up on our reviews of Crocosaurus Cove and the jumping crocodile cruise.

Rydges Palmerston is a good pick for both families and business travellers.Fans of the buffet breakfast should make a beeline for the deluxe serving at weekends, while Madame Za dishes up shared plates of sourdough prawn toast, crispy pork belly with pickled fennel and plum sauce, Malay lamb curry and more, at the hotel’s Asian fusion restaurant.

The Quest Palmerston offers serviced apartment accommodation, with facilities like kitchenettes, and laundry facilities. If you don’t fancy heading out for groceries, the Quest can organise deliveries to your apartment, or you can check out their onsite restaurant.