Must-see hotels in Northern Territory

  • Emu Walk Apartments

    Yulara

    The pick of the bunch for families looking for self-contained accommodation, Emu Walk has comfortable, modern apartments, each with a lounge room (with TV…

  • Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat

    Northern Territory

    Arltunga Bush Hotel, close to the entrance of the Arltunga Historical Reserve, has a campground with showers, toilets, barbecue pits and picnic tables…

  • Litchfield Safari Camp

    Litchfield National Park

    Shady grassed sites make this a good alternative to Litchfield's bush camping sites, especially if you want power and to stay inside the park. The safari…

  • C2 Esplanade

    Darwin

    Large and lovely apartments just across from the waterfront make this a brilliant choice, with much more reasonable prices than other similar places…

  • Mary River Houseboats

    Northern Territory

    Now here's a different way to view life in the Mary River region. The novelty is high, although the boats themselves are rather simple in their styling…

  • Rainbow Valley Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    We love staying here, but there's barely a scrap of shade (apart from the picnic shelters), so set up late afternoon and pack up by midmorning – if you do…

  • Frontier Hotel

    Darwin

    An easily spotted tower on the northern edge of town, this block of spacious, corporate-style rooms boasts excellent views, particularly from the 6th…

  • Ormiston Gorge Campground

    Northern Territory

    Has showers, toilets, gas barbecues and picnic tables and is just far enough removed from the day visitor car park to offer a little privacy; don't leave…

  • FreeSpirit Resort Darwin

    Darwin

    An impressive highway-side park about a 10-minute drive from the city, with loads of facilities (including three pools). With a jumping cushion, a kidz…

  • Ruby Gap Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    Camping is permitted anywhere along the Hale River at the Ruby Gap Nature Park; make sure to BYO drinking water and a camp cooker. Allow two hours each…

  • Litchfield Motel

    Northern Territory

    On the edge of town, this sprawling orange-brick complex has decent motel rooms and energetic new managers. It's good for families, with bird feeding, two…

  • Discovery Holiday Park – Darwin

    Darwin

    A well-treed caravan park with immaculate facilities, a camp kitchen, a licensed shop, a covered outdoor saltwater pool and friendly staff. Public bus 8…

  • Casa on Gregory

    Darwin

    Describing itself as a 'boutique motel', this well-regarded Parap choice has motel-style rooms that are indeed a cut above your average motel, with warm…

  • Couzens Lookout

    Northern Territory

    A basic public camping ground with grassy camp sites under banyan trees. Come prepared to ward off armies of mosquitoes, but the sunset views from the…

  • Shady Camp

    Northern Territory

    A basic public camping ground within Mary River National Park. It's close to the causeway and the barra fishing here is the stuff of legend.

  • Mardugal Park Campground

    Kakadu National Park

    Just south of the Kakadu Hwy, 2km south of the Cooinda turn-off, is the National Parks Mardugal Park campground – an excellent spot with shower and…

  • Woolianna on the Daly

    Northern Territory

    Lovely riverside camping and some of the best villa units anywhere in the Daly River region – this place is secluded, well-run and generally excellent.

  • John Hayes Rockhole Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    The delightful John Hayes Rockhole, 9km from the Trephina Gorge turn-off (the last 4km is 4WD only) has three basic camping sites.

  • Garnamarr Camping Ground

    Kakadu National Park

    Basic camping ground in a wonderful place within sight of the Arnhem Land escarpment. There's plenty of shade.

  • Central Reservations

    Yulara

    This reservation service covers all accommodation at Yulara, from the camping ground to top-end hotels.

  • Ayers Rock Resort Campground

    Yulara

    A saviour for the budget conscious, this sprawling camp ground is set among native gardens. There are good facilities including a kiosk, free BBQs, a camp…

  • Adelaide River Resort

    Northern Territory

    An affable little pub, bistro (mains $13 to $36, open all day) and all-round accommodation centre hiding behind the BP petrol station. There is a range of…

  • Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge

    Yulara

    With a lively bar, barbecue restaurant and musical entertainment, this is the budget choice for noncampers. The cheapest options are the 20-bed YHA unisex…

  • Barramundi Lodge

    Darwin

    Relatively quiet, secure and comfortable, Barramundi Lodge is a touch above most backpacker places but still caters to a budget crowd. Spotless and…

  • Youth Shack

    Darwin

    At one end of the Transit Centre, this popular hostel has a large open kitchen and a meals area overlooking a pool big enough to actually swim in. The bar…

  • Stuarts Well Roadhouse

    Northern Territory

    This roadhouse, formerly known as Jim's Place, is a simple place to break up the journey along the Stuart Hwy. Cabins are excellent and the camp sites are…

  • Melaleuca on Mitchell

    Darwin

    If you stay here take note: 24-hour check-in and it's plonked right in the action on Mitchell St. So, sleeping…maybe not. Partying? Oh yes! The highlight…

  • Novotel Atrium

    Darwin

    This is one place where it's worth paying extra for an upper-floor, sea- and sunset-facing room. The rooms are modern, if starting to show their age a…

  • Merl Camping Ground

    Kakadu National Park

    The turn-off to this campground is about 1km before the Border Store. It is divided into a quiet zone and a generator-use zone, each with a block of…

  • Daly River Mango Farm

    Northern Territory

    The campground here, on the Daly River 9km from the crossing, is shaded by a magnificent grove of near-century-old mango trees. Other accommodation…

  • Perry's

    Northern Territory

    A very peaceful place with 2km of river frontage and gardens where orphaned wallabies bound around. Dick Perry, a well-known fishing expert, operates…

  • Redbank Woodland Bush Camping Area

    Northern Territory

    With 13 sites, plus an additional three for buses, this bush camping area has plenty of space, but the shade can be pretty thin. Caravans tend to camp on…

  • Muirella Park

    Kakadu National Park

    Basic campground at Djarradjin Billabong, with BBQs, excellent amenities and the 5km-return Bubba Wetland Walk. Look for the turn-off from the Kakadu Hwy,…

  • Chambers Pillar Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    Basic camping at Chambers Pillar. It's 160km from Alice Springs and a 4WD is required for the last 44km from the turn-off at Maryvale Station. There's a…

  • Value Inn

    Darwin

    A great option right in the thick of the Mitchell St action but (mostly) quiet and comfortable, Value Inn lives up to its name, especially out of season…

  • Erldunda Roadhouse

    Northern Territory

    Motel rooms here are of a good standard and look out on to a lovely red-dirt native garden. Rooms 23 to 27 enjoy the best views. There's a roadhouse…

  • Banyan Farm Tourist Park

    Northern Territory

    There's an unusually wide range of accommodation on offer here, with all manner of cabins, huts and camp sites – all simple but more than adequate for the…

  • Finke Gorge National Park Camping Ground

    Northern Territory

    Basic camping with 32 sites along the road into Palm Valley. There's an ablutions block with hot showers and toilets, as well as gas barbecues and picnic…

  • Henbury Meteorite Craters Camp Sites

    Northern Territory

    The basic camp sites here are pretty exposed – they're fine from late afternoon until midmorning, but can be blisteringly hot at other times.

  • Wirnwirnmila Mary River Roadhouse

    Kakadu National Park

    Just outside the park gate, this roadhouse offers basic takeaway meals, cold beer and simple accommodation, as well as fuel.

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