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Crab Claw Island

3.0 star property
Families enjoy a dedicated playground while adults relax by the outdoor pool at this island retreat offering the perfect balance of fun and relaxation

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Crab Claw Island features a kids' playground and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, drinks at the bar, and a conference space for meetings. Practical amenities include on-site laundry and self-parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Beachfront Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Semi-Beachfront Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Bynoe, Crab Claw Island is near the beach. Local points of interest include Indian Island Conservation Area. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Bynoe travel guide
Map
Bynoe Harbour, Crab Claw Island, Bynoe, NT, 0822

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW)
    152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crab Claw Island Resort
    9 min walk

About this property

Crab Claw Island

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a playground, and laundry facilities at Crab Claw Island. A bar and conference space are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Crab Claw Island boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • 60-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Island Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Crab Claw Island
Crab Claw Island Hotel
Crab Claw Island Hotel Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Hotel
Crab Claw Island Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Hotel Bynoe

Frequently asked questions

Does Crab Claw Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Crab Claw Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crab Claw Island?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crab Claw Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crab Claw Island located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Bynoe hotel is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) from Blackmore River Conservation Reserve.

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Reviews

Crab Claw Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outlook and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything it's located on the water front can't go wrong. Great sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute beach front, just beautiful! Clean chilled pools. Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome , what a lovely spot, well worth a couple of days stay to kick back and enjoy the view!! The food in the restaurant was really yummy too, the tiger prawn and mango salad magnificent!! I'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, great food and service. Lovely swimming pools to cool off in.The bathrooms need upgrading and new mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2wd cars so I didn’t expect the road to the resort quite bumpy for more than 10 km. But when we got there, we loved everything there. The rooms with ocean view, friendly staff, fresh seafood, and the turkeys, peacocks and the wallabies. We had no TV in the rooms but it didn’t bother us, we had lots of fun enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Crab Claw a few times. Rooms are basic, but have everything you need for a good nights sleep. Staff are friendly, the food portions at dinner are massive. The view is outstanding! I always get up early and watch the sunrise its something every traveller should see. The pools are clean, bring the bug spray the midgies are pretty bad. My only criticism is that breakfast is cerial, toast or whatever fruit is left. As we were leaving we seen people asking for eggs on toast. Which we had no idea about, and would have happily enjoyed.. if staff had mentioned that earlier. Cheers for a great stay, like always we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay...thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good; staff was friendly, but bathroom was not clean enough; could see a lot mould especially around the shower and the ceiling. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A plaesant stop over on a long road trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crocodiles and Dolphins swimming past
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David and Karine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful everything but a little outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's ok, nothing special

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double charged by the hotel with a lackadaisical response and still waiting for the Visa fraud team to go through the motions.Tried telling me that Wotif double charged me, but it’s clear as a bell it was this place’s dodgy manager! More interested in their helicopter tours than their hotel for sure! Rooms were unclean and facilities are run down. Don’t waste your $$!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Room was quite old needed a renovation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! We stayed in a beach front cabin and you couldn’t ask for a better view. Cabins are small but provide all you need and the stay is about what is outside your door anyway. The pools are lovely, the evening meal was excellent and the included continental breakfast was a bonus. Friendly staff and great ambience. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and friendly helpful staff. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing view

Beach front cabin had amazing view. The selections available for lunch and dinner menu was excellent and speedy service. All the bar and service staff were great. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nothing to do but relax

We stayed in a beachfront cabin which had one double and 2 single beds. The space was a bit cramped with just the two of us but at least we could put stuff on top of the other beds. There was a fridge and kettle. The bathroom was small but perfectly functional. The cabin was reasonably clean but I don’t think anyone had swept under the beds in a long time. Great balcony with table and chairs for chilling out. Free wifi in the restaurant with reasonable 3G reception. If you’re not fishing there really isn’t anything else to do. We asked about the bushwalking mentioned on their website but that’s not a happening thing anymore. Continental breakfast was included with the option of a cooked breakfast at additional cost. The variety and quality of the meals was good. All the staff were very friendly and cheerful. Excitement of the day was watching all the helicopters on a pub crawl landing and taking off from the beach in front of us. We did enjoy our time here, with nothing else to do it was a chance to relax and unwind. The biggest decision we had to make was what to have for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed scenery is great service was great and have already referred to it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice, but probably won’t go back.

Beautiful spot. While the beachfront rooms have a great view, I would not recommend them for for than a couple, with one small child at the most. Due to being on stilts with wooden floors, they are quite noisy. Lack of privacy with regard to sharing a small balcony with the attached room. Staff were excellent and food was adequate but not brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Wyoming NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location and extremely friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful place staff lovely but the rooms very cramped front bungalows you have to share a very small balcony. Nowhere for clothes to hang or cupboard. Great place for fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020