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…
Must-see hotels in Northern Territory
Outback Northern Territory
These four attractive guestrooms attached to the impressive Djilpin Arts complex in Beswick are a wonderful chance to sleep overnight in a predominantly…
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…
Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Outback Northern Territory
One of the best places to stay in the entire Gulf region, Lorella Springs has a marvellously isolated setting, a thermal spring and river frontage, and a…
Outback Northern Territory
This luxury lodge has been architecturally designed to meld modern sophistication and traditional Jawoyn themes. It has 18 luxury rooms overlooking the…
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…
Outback Northern Territory
You're a long way from anywhere out here; to Cape Crawford it's a desolate 377km north across the Barkly Tablelands along the Tablelands Hwy (Rte 11),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Davidson's Arnhemland Safari Lodge
Arnhem Land
An oasis of good taste with high levels of comfort in western Arnhem Land, Davidson's has appealing cabins on stilts, good food and a lovely setting. It's…
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…
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…
Outback Northern Territory
Deep in the heart of Gulf country and on the doorstep of Pungalina – Seven Emu Wildlife Sanctuary, Seven Emu Station is a remote working cattle station…
Arnhem Land
Out in the wilds of Arnhem Land, close to Maningrida, this lovely lodge is a haven for sport-fishers and birdwatchers from March to November. The safari…
Alice's Secret Traveller's Inn
Alice Springs
Get the best accommodation deals here by booking your tour to Uluru through the inn. One of the best hostels in Alice, just across the Todd River from…
Alice Springs
With its spacious resort-style facilities, this is widely considered one of Alice's top hotels. Choose from the garden-view rooms or the better mountain…
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
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…
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…
Alice Springs
This place has a great set-up, with friendly and helpful staff. It's an attractive and secure apartment complex on the banks of the Todd River offering…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alice Springs
These stylish modern apartments just across the road from the Todd River are an excellent choice. The Quest chain is reliably comfortable and well run,…
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…
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…
Daly Waters
Decorated with business cards, bras, banknotes and memorabilia from passing travellers, this pub claims to be the oldest in the NT (its liquor licence has…
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…
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…
Arnhem Land
On a remote outstation on the cusp of the Cobourg Peninsula's Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Wiligi has some rather lovely eco tents, each with a…
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…
