Kakadu Lodge

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Lynda

Great amenities with access to good tours

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Keith

A very well presented property in a remote area. It had all the amenities that the traveller needs.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Peter

Signage on Eco lodges needs to be more obvious when it’s dark - we & several others waisted time looking for ours when returning in dark after cruise, as they are somewhat randomly placed & all loo alike

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Curtis

Loved everything and customer service was the best experienced

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Susan

Comfortable and cool room at the end of a long hot day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

David

One of the best experiences ever. Such rich heritage and diversity. Well established facilities and excellent service. A must do experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

WENDY

Amazing place , stayed in one of tge lodges. Great room with everything we needed. The bar bistro was great with lovely food
Staff we extremely friendly. So happy we stayed. Highly recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Jill

Relaxing Stay in the Heart of Kakadu

Cooinda Lodge is in a fantastic location—perfect for exploring the beauty of Kakadu National Park. We really enjoyed the good food on offer and loved spending time on the deck, which was a peaceful spot to unwind and take in the surroundings. A great base for a relaxing and nature-filled getaway!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Joanne

Excellent place to stay in heart of Kakadu

Wasn’t expecting too much from this stay but it was clean and quiet and the bed was extremely comfortable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

David

The main restaurant was excellent and the room was comfortable but we would have prefered one with its own bathroom ( that could be my booking online error though)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Tim

Our stay at Cooinda Lodge was excellent. The only downside was that glamping tents were not fitted with bathrooms. This would great enhance the experience. Otherwise very good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

David

The air-conditioned lodges were very nice with an outdoor sitting area for each one. It was convenient to the Yellow River cruises when we visited in April. The main pool was noisy and meant for families, while there was limited seating at the smaller, quieter pool. The main restaurant, Mimi’s, served wonderful food for dinner, but the hot breakfast there was outrageously priced. At the outdoor restaurant, the food was just ok and they took advantage of the remote location by charging us $18 for a pint of beer. The Margherita pizza had no basil on it, just the dried herb. Staff at the shop/tour kiosk were very nice, although our room wasn’t ready at check in time and we had to chase down the staff member who had promised to call us when it was. Overall though, a good place to stay in Kakadu.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

GEORGE

The property is well serviced with good bars and restaurant. The surrounding environment trees, palms and landscape is well preserved and maintained. Rooms are very clean, air conditioned and staff exceptionally helpful.
Definitely will return if the opportunity arises.

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Tracey-Lee

Wonderful location for river cruise. Quiet and comfortable. Pools were great to cool down in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Wendy

I loved the villa myself and my partner stayed at l would recommend it to anyone there nothing l didnt like

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2025

Brett

Our stay was during the wet, off-season so we did not have the property when it was at its best. However, the staff were very friendly but dining options were very limited - especially for me as a vegetarian - and the place had a slight overall shabbiness which means it’s a 3 overall from me.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

BRIDGET

A marvellous property in the national park. Simply a great to stay there, so close to the waterways and forest. I loved my stay - everything very special (in the off season too!(

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Lorinda

This property is in a remote area. Well set out. Good facilities. Good food. Great staff. Well positioned for the surrounding attractions.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Francoise

It's the location from where the Yellow Water cruises depart from so that is very convenient. This lodge also has a shop and fuel bowsers. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about Kakadu NP.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Gary

It was a great stay. because we were there at the end off season we did not have many dining options which was a shame. Overall very happy and very central to all that Kakadu has to offer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Leanne

Cooinda was a beautiful clean well kept resort. The lodge we had was really modern and comfortable. Comfy bed and pillows, good air con, fridge, kettle, tea and coffee etc.
The resort was big enough to go for a walk in the mornings and a fantastic swimming pool to do laps. The restaurant provided a good breakfast with a good coffee machine, a juicer to make fresh orange juice and a vegetable juicer maker also. The restaurant in the evening also had quality meals from barramundi, steak, pasta, pizzas, seafood etc. The staff throughout the resort were always pleasant and helpful. Really loved our stay here and would highly recommend it.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2024

Helen

3pm bookin is very late in 42 degree heat

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Antony Dean

Ive stayed at Cooinda Lodge twice now & will stay there again next time i visit the NT. Its close to Yellow Water Billabong & there's loads of wildlife in the area which us the main reason I head to Kakadu.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Carol

The convenience to the Yellow River cruise was ideal. Room was clean, comfortable bed. Breakfast buffet just ok.

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Retreat after day of exploration

Good place to stay if you’re going on the yellow river cruise.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Great location especially as taking 645am yellow river cruise. Friendly staff, great place to come back too after a day out exploring the region. Only downside was the condition of our room which was quickly rectified once raised with staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

Jean

Overall enjoyed our stay. They had aircon going before our arrival which was lovely and the portacot we requested was all set up. Expensive for the standard of room you get but it's worth it to explore the wonderful sites nearby.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Jessica

A bit over priced!

The hotel rooms are situated in a beautiful garden setting. Due to remote location, the room and restaurant prices were the most expensive where we have visited in NT. For the price we paid, the room was very basic. Small bathroom sink, leaky shower , no indoor sitting area or sitting space at all. However, the outdoor sitting was pleasant. The room is clean, not big but with comfortable beds, instant coffee and tea bags.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2024

Jan

It was not revealed to us at time of booking. No toilet or hand basin in unit. For over $470 for one nights use with a check in time of 3pm with check out at 10am this does not equal a full day. Toilet facilities were a walk through leaf covered grounds during the night with a faulty key pad at the amenities block. Overall a very disappointing booking and stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

MICHAEL

Lots of conveniences and a great starting point for lots of activities in Kakadu.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Catherine

Comfortable property, long wait for check in. Pool area could be maintained better and more lounge chairs provided. Longer food eatery hours, not everyonr wants burgers or pizza. Glamping tents are comfortable and the shared facilities are very clean and well laid out. Do require your own crockery and cutlery if using the cooking facilities. Nice family environment.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2024

Michelle

We found the food to be not very good and very expensive. We understand why expensive but hoped for something that was tasty.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2024

Pamela

Very poor value for money

On arrival floor dirty with fine red dust, broken blind, fridge door shelves missing, outdoor light not working and no wifi in the cabin. Obliging staff when problems reported, but for $500 a night, it should be perfect when one arrives. The restaurant is the only place open until 4:30pm(?) when the bistro/bar opens and provides limited offerings and is expensive.
Can't eat in the cabin because there are no facilities, not even a microwave and there is no table or chairs inside necessitating the bringing of the outdoor table and chairs inside, when one wanted to sit anywhere other than the bed.
The daily room service did not include sweeping, vacuuming or mopping the floor (and no broom is provided).
Wifi is available around the restaurant and bar, and I noticed that wifi in the cabin is available in the most expensive rooms, so it can be provided to the next level of rooms if management wishes to do so.
Both pools were great and the cabins otherwise comfortable. Staff were friendly and responsive.

Too many problems and limitations to justify $500 per night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Michael

Glamping tents were awesome. Very comfy & private. Awesome pools and good bar & bistro. Will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2024

Pimjai

Basic but convenient

Although the lodge room was very basic, it had everything we needed for our one night stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Ian

Superb site.
Access to water cruise amazing.
Staff made fantastic efforts to accomodate.
Very remote from any village but site has pleanty of options including resaurants; caravan park, shop with mini supermaket and petrol.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2024

John

Pool is very nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Christine

2924 Kakadu friends trip

It was a lovely oasis in Kakadu National park, loved the 3 days there, accommodation, food, boat cruise on yellow waters a real highlight

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2024

Brendon

The pool area was fantastic. Rooms were fairly good although lacked some basic facilities such as utensils and plates to use with the BBQ's

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2024

Julie

Loved the setup and so close to the river
Didn’t like the cost of meals they were extremely expensive
The mattress needs to be replaced far to soft

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Patrick

We had a wonderful stay.The accommodation was excellent.The service friendly and very helpful.The meals- absolutely splendid- and we are vegan and hyper critical!The park itself is extraordinary and warrants without a doubt its World Heritage listing.It was a pleasure for me to visit again and share the joy of my companions.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Juan

The glamping room was a great experience. Clean, modern and organised, nice pool and next to a petrol station.
Keep in mind that prices in the restaurant are way too expensive though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Emily

Perfect

Perfect safari tents, lovely staff, beautiful location. Great pools

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2024

Edward

Good location and fasciitis

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

Rhonda

The large pool was great & we loved the adult pool, it was nice & cool.
Access to Yellow waters is so convenient at Cooinda & we love Yellow Waters.
The food at Mimi restaurant was delicious too.

Unhappy about room not being serviced for the 3 days we stayed, especially as we needed a bath mat & bath towel & tissues.
We did ask 3 times on the 2nd day. The third time the reception lady gave me 2 pool towels, a box of tissues & a drink voucher each, which was nice but we still didn't get serviced the next day.
When leaving, the staff member asked about our stay & I mentioned about the room. She said they were busy & other things were priorities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

peter

Only place around area

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Reuben

We loved everything about the property and location. Absolutely no complaints or issues.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

David

Beautiful and friendly staff also great food and location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2024

H N

Superb place

Superb accommodation in a unique and beautiful place. Excellent food and brilliant staff. All so friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Shona

Loved the glamping pod I stayed in! Very spacious & clean. Staff very friendly. Area was quiet & tranquil.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2024

Jennifer

For a quiet time of year, they looked after us. Unfortunately the boat ramp was closed.
The staff made an extra effort to accommodate our preferences even tho the Wotif notes didn’t come through on our booking. So Wotif was the only let down, however it was cheaper then booking direct.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2023

Victor

Loved the natural beauty of the property. The room was very clean and comfortable.
There was a missing remote for the TV. We did report this to the front desk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2023

Yvette

The perfect time to stay - no one else around 😉

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2023

Justin

I stayed at the glamping tent. It’s actually pretty nice, and the shared bathroom facilities were well above the standards i,ve experienced. It’s just that the property is in a monopoly situation so is very expensive for what you get.

There is only one dining option in Cooinda and that’s in the lodge’s restaurant or bar - and both are average tasting while very much over-priced.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2023

Kara

Really enjoyed our stay. Great resort. Really like the glamping tent accommodation. Staff were all really good. Has a really good vibe. The restaurant food is good enough for remote location. Buffet breakfast acceptable for a few days, but would get sick of lack of variety after that. Shared bathroom facilities could be cleaner, but desperately need ventilation as it was beyond hot using it at night due to humidity. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Martin

Cooinda is in a great location. The glamping tents are very nice, although you have to use a shared bathroom block because the tents don't have running water, and you are among trees with very colorful and loud birds flying around. That's very cool. The restaurants and pools are good although there were a couple of strange glitches. Staff replaced shower get with moisturiser in all the showers one day for no apparent reason and the meal times were a bit limited given the schedules. Breakfast didn't start until 6,30 for instance which wasn't convenient given the scheduling of day tours. But overall this is a great spot and highly recommended.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Maria

Great spot to enjoy Kakadu. Loved the Yellow Water Cruise which is a must do at sunset. Restaurant was great. Will be back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2023

Melissa

For the most part the staff was courteous and helpful. When we had trouble with our tv, someone came and sorted it out for us quickly and efficiently. The dinner options were limited ,expensive, and not all that delicious.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

William

We enjoyed our stay at Cooinda Lodge. The proximity to the Yellow Waters cruise and the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre was very convenient for an older couple. The drive to Nourlangie Rock and Anbangbang billabong was a bit far but worth the drive.
Being unused to the heat, the pools were a very welcome respite.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Noisy

The glamping tents are just meters from a massive loud generator - I ended up sleeping in my car to get some peace

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2023

Vicki

Great location near Yellow Water.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

ROSS

even with a lot of people there was ample space for dining without having to wait.

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2023

Michael

Hi
We just had a three week NT and northern WA holiday
Out of all the places we stayed in ( and we stayed in about 7 places) this was disappointing for the price
Broken blond

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2023

Michael

We had a luxury retreat tent number 10 that was unfortunately situated next door to a transformer that buzzed loudly all night keeping us awake. This was meant to be in a quiet zone away from the resort. Very disappointing

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2023

Michelle

Excellent base for the Yellow River cruise, great atmosphere at dinner

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Caterina

Well set out facility, excellent glamming accomodation highly recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

David

A nice stay for family .

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2023

DESMOND

In middle of nowhere, everything laid on. Beer on tap, good wine selection, range of food options. Camp, or glamp or lodge. Exy but what to expect out here. Boat trip really excellent on billabongs. Fuel and crafts on site.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2023

Verified traveler

Comfy Reno for a one night stay

Nice Reno for a lodge room two pools a few dining choices. Heaps of recycling and waste seperating options.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2023

Amy

Glamping tents were lovely. Enjoyed the afternoons sitting on verandah with a cheese platter and drinks. Bathroom facilities were modern and very clean, a very welcome surprise after reading some clearly inaccurate reviews of prior experiences. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2023

Anya

A quaint spot to go glamping.
The pool and area was nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

Fiona

Clean and friendly

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2023

Phil

Cooinda Lodge is in a lovely location in Kakadu, but that is ruined by the generator right alongside the glamping tent area that runs 24/7. Cleanliness was a bit hit and miss and some of the restaurant staff need training in customer service. The guy in the shop was friendly and helpful though.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2023

Angela

The location was really good, lovely & quiet.

The restaurant was very overpriced, the bathroom & towel weren’t clean & the bathroom in desperate need of a scrub.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Lori

Recommend

Great place to stay. Room was very nice. Pool was great on a hot summer day. Food was good but overpriced

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2023

Andrew

Small room for 4 ppl. Lack of room service. Food options very limited. Room amenities not great considering very few food options. Fridge barely stayed cold.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2023

Sophie

We loved our glamping experience. Was very pleased and surprised to find air-con! I would have stayed much longer if we had the time, but I highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2022

Sonali

What we didnt like was thatvthere was no cuttlery and crockery in the rooms. Thr door shelving of the fridge was taken off as well.
We were given access to the kitchen facilities which consisted of a fridge & microwave but no option for cooking meals. Plus it was nestled between the male/feemale toilet blocks and was auite off putting to handle food in there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Michelle

Gem of Kakadu

Wow! We were pleasantly surprised with Cooinda and disappointed we couldn't stay longer.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2022

Gemma

Filthy bathrooms

Rooms were basic but met needs.
However, bathroom was filthy, moldy shower, hair from past guests, just really grubby. I cleaned the shower before we used. Very obviously grubby- pink and black mould growing around edges and tiles. Could be easily resolved but seems no one can be bothered to spend 10 minutes and clean properly. Very off puttting. Unlikely we would return and a shame as we are local NT residents and good for a weekend break. No excuses for lazy cleaners and I would expect better for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2022

Jeff

A very nice property, stayed in one of their units, and would have no issue recommending a stay here. Unfortunately one of the restaurants was closed, but the other, Mimis offered a reasonable selection. Accommodation, neat, tidy and clean, the site presentation is very pleasant. For me the only down side is the exorbitant price they charge for fuel, fully understand, it needs to be a \"little\" more expensive, but 50 cents a liter dearer than Katherine and Darwin, to me is simply \"price gouging\". Apart from that, I would have no hesitation in staying again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

Mark

Unique experience in the heart of Kakadu. Food is eh, but accommodation is good. My only gripe is room cleaning is very late in the day. Our room wasn't serviced until after 6pm on our 3 days there. To us this is not acceptable, but seems to be how they do things at Cooinda.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Angela

Good sized rooms, comfortable bed and good sized fridge. Staff very helpful and friendly. Bit pricey but ok for one night

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2022

Toni

We loved the bungalow, felt secluded but wasn’t. Clean and lovely. The Staff where helpful and friendly every where in the park.
Best stay, didn’t want to leave.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2022

Clare

Overpriced

Stayed in glamping tents. The cleanliness of the shared amenities let the experience down…the first afternoon the female bathroom was filthy, drains blocked and stank - placed a complaint. Cleaning schedule in males noted there was to be 4x daily but this was not completed even according to a record. Considering the price it was disappointing. We liked the free laundry, however it was also accessible by other guest staying at the lodge which meant queues. It relies on guests cleaning after themselves too heavily for the price being paid. The breakfast options are too limited for dietary requirements…would recommend take your own.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2022

Deb

Amazing spot to enjoy Kakadu - be sure to take the sunset cruise with Yellow Waters. The lodge can in was very comfortable & clean!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

Hannah

Welcome Oasis

Wonderful respite from September Kakadu heat. Daughter loved the pool. Friendly staff, relaxed vibes, comfortable room and beds. Easy base for dawn yellowwater cruise

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

Hilary

Great location

Cooinda is definitely the right location for a stay in the Dry. Cabins well equipped and comfortable, lovely pool, staff friendly, close to wonderful boat trips and the home billabong at end of the camp. Not many camps where can see 3 kingfishers on a tree as walk to breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

peter

the cruise in the morning

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Mark and Robyn

Excellent accommodation for a remote location.
Well maintained grounds add to the tropical feeling.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Adrienne

Natural setting.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2022

Paul

Room, pools, and food catering all very good. Internet access difficult

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2022

William Brodie

Great room, comfy bed, good air con. Good location for visiting sights in Kakadu and for marvellous Yellow waters cruise (on the doorstep - thanks Dennis, the skipper)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2022

Darrin

Amazing location, rooms were nice, staff friendly, amazing place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2022

Marie

The accommodation was very tastefully appointed. Everything was beautiful, comfortable and clean. The pools and the grounds were gorgeous. The staff were pleasant, the food was exceptional.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Rod

Great location and surroundings, comfortable outback retreat, terrific pool area. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Shared amenities would benefit from more frequent cleaning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2022

Robyn

Our lodge room was very good - modern, clean, with paved area over looking grassy area. Restaurant/bistro had excellent food- lunch and dinner. Great pool. Only took a few minutes to drive to Yellow Water cruise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Elaine

Lots to like but the food choices were awful. Veggie burger was only thing available for vegetarians for whole length of their stay. Chips came with everything. Too little choice and choices were unhealthy.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2022

Lidia

My glamping tent was in front of the shower block. The curtains has 2 panels missing so the bright lights from the amenities block came shining in the tent all night. Not good enough @ $450 per night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2022

Petra

Kakadu getaway

Beautiful venue in nature.
Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.

Partner