Must-see hotels in Northern Territory

  • Kings Creek Station

    Northern Territory

    Located 36km before the canyon, this family-run station offers a bush-camping experience among the desert oaks. Cosy safari-style cabins (small canvas…

  • Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge

    Kakadu National Park

    In a restricted area of the park (ie only guests and local Indigenous residents are allowed in), this deliciously remote lodge sits in the shadow of the…

  • Desert Gardens Hotel

    Yulara

    One of Yulara's original hotels, four-and-a-half-star Desert Gardens has supremely comfortable rooms with a lovely Scandinavian minimalist look. Some have…

  • Hale River Homestead at Old Ambalindum

    Northern Territory

    This remote spot run by NT veterans Sean and Lynne offers a great range of accommodation including a nicely renovated homestead, a cottage sleeping five…

  • Wildman Wilderness Lodge

    Northern Territory

    One of the best places to stay in the Top End, Wildman Wilderness Lodge is an upmarket safari lodge with an exceptional program of optional tours and…

  • Mary River Wilderness Retreat

    Northern Territory

    Boasting 3km of Mary River frontage, this bush retreat has excellent poolside and bush cabins with decks surrounded by trees, as well as some fine safari…

  • Anbinik Kakadu Resort

    Kakadu National Park

    This Aboriginal-owned park is one of Kakadu's best, with a range of tropical-design bungalows, cabins and suites in lush gardens. The doubles share a…

  • Pine Creek Railway Resort

    Northern Territory

    This charming hotel uses raw iron, steel and wood in its modern rooms, which are easily the best for quite a distance in any direction. The dining area…

  • Mt Bundy Station

    Northern Territory

    If you're into horse riding, fishing and country-style hospitality, Mt Bundy Station is the perfect detour, 3km off the highway south of Adelaide River…

  • Argus Apartments

    Darwin

    Apartments are very spacious at Argus, and the whole place rings with quality. There are lovely bathrooms, generous expanses of cool floor tiles, simple…

  • Bamurru Plains

    Northern Territory

    This remote slice of eco-friendly luxury has canvas-topped lodgings with hardwood floors, wrap-around views and high levels of comfort. Safaris are by…

  • Vibe Hotel

    Darwin

    You're in for an upmarket stay at this professional set-up with friendly staff and a great location at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Room prices creep…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel

    Darwin

    The Adina is a stylish place with contemporary apartments sporting clean lines and modern art on the walls. Most rooms have excellent views out over the…

  • Rum Jungle Bungalows

    Northern Territory

    With more personality than most Batchelor places and rooms with warm and eclectic decor, Rum Jungle is an excellent choice. It's set in soothing and…

  • Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge

    Northern Territory

    Accessible by 2WD and only 36km from the Arnhem Hwy, this remote lodge is part of an old cattle station and ideal for exploring the Mary River region…

  • Darwin City Edge

    Darwin

    There's a lot to like here: value-for-money rooms, friendly and efficient service, and a handy location. Contemporary motel rooms and larger studios with…

  • Kings Canyon Resort

    Northern Territory

    Only 10km from the canyon, this well-designed resort boasts a wide range of accommodation, from a grassy camping area with its own pool and bar to deluxe…

  • Batchelor Butterfly Farm

    Northern Territory

    This compact, slightly eclectic retreat divides itself between a low-key butterfly farm and friendly tropical-style resort. They have colourful en suite…

  • Sails in the Desert

    Yulara

    The rooms seem overpriced at the resort's flagship hotel, but they're still the most upmarket choice in Yulara. There's a lovely pool and surrounding lawn…

  • Lost Camel

    Yulara

    Billing itself as Yulara's boutique hotel option, the Lost Camel reopened in 2018 after extensive works. The contemporary rooms with steely-blue and burnt…

  • Grungle Downs B&B

    Darwin

    Set on a 2-hectare property, this beautiful rural retreat seems worlds away from the city (but it's only 13km). When it's hot outside, hang out in the…

  • Oaks Elan Darwin

    Darwin

    Views here are stunning and the facilities first-rate; you can even check in online, and unlock your room door via your mobile phone. It's also central…

  • More Than a Room

    Darwin

    Track down the best Darwin deals through this professionally run booking service – it can hook you up with apartments, hotel rooms, villas and holiday…

  • Cooinda Lodge & Campground

    Kakadu National Park

    This sprawling place has a good variety of accommodation options and is Kakadu's most popular resort – even with 380 campsites, facilities can get very…

  • Curtin Springs Wayside Inn

    Northern Territory

    They pride themselves on friendliness here. Pitch a tent for free or bed down in a well-maintained cabin. There’s (expensive) fuel, a shop with limited…

  • Glen Helen Resort

    Northern Territory

    At the western edge of the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park is the popular Glen Helen Resort, which has an idyllic back verandah slammed up against…

  • Lazy Lizard Caravan Park & Tavern

    Northern Territory

    The small, well-grassed camping area at the Lazy Lizard seems like an afterthought to the pulsing pub next door, but the sites are fine. The open-sided…

  • Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park

    Kakadu National Park

    One of the best places to camp in town with lots of grass, trees and natural barriers between camping areas, creating a sense of privacy. This sprawling,…

  • Ross River Resort

    Northern Territory

    Nine kilometres along the continuation of the Ross Hwy past the Arltunga turn-off (coming from Alice Springs) is the secluded Ross River Resort. Built…

  • Annaburroo Billabong

    Northern Territory

    With a private billabong, bush camp sites, a wandering menagerie and friendly owners, this place seems a world away from the highway only 2km down the…

  • Palms City Resort

    Darwin

    Consistently receiving the thumbs up from travellers, this centrally located resort is fringed by palm-filled gardens. If you covet a microwave and have…

  • Ubirr/Border Store Hostel

    Kakadu National Park

    A most welcome addition to Kakadu's accommodation scene, this new hostel out the back of the iconic Border Store opened in May 2019, and has campsites as…

  • Litchfield Tourist Park

    Northern Territory

    Just 4km from Litchfield National Park, there's a great range of accommodation here, from shady campsites to better-than-average cabins, and it's the…

  • Darwin City B&B

    Darwin

    Some B&Bs are businesslike and others feel like you're staying with friends; this is one of the latter. There are three rooms in this pleasant Spanish…

  • Rydges Darwin Central Hotel

    Darwin

    Right in the centre of town, this appealing hotel showcases contemporary style and impeccable facilities. There is a range of rooms with excellent…

  • Wallace Rockhole Tourist Park

    Northern Territory

    You’ll be virtually guaranteed seclusion at the Wallace Rockhole Tourist Park, situated at the end of an 18km dirt road branching off Larapinta Dr. The…

  • Skippers at Dundee

    Northern Territory

    On a pretty yet rarely visited stretch of coastline just over an hour-and-a-half's drive along a sealed road from Darwin, Skippers at Dundee is an…

  • Mercure Kakadu

    Kakadu National Park

    Known locally as 'the Croc', this hotel is designed in the shape of a crocodile, which, of course, is only obvious when viewed from the air. The rooms are…

  • Alatai Holiday Apartments

    Darwin

    This well-kept, leafy complex built around a swimming pool offers a peaceful and private stay at the northern edge of the city centre. The compact studios…

  • Chilli's

    Darwin

    Friendly Chilli's is a fun place with a small sun deck and spa (use the pool next door). There's also a pool table and a breezy kitchen/meals terrace…

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