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Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

3.5 star property
Travelers savor local flavors at Barra Bistro's outdoor dining, relax by sun-drenched pools, and discover Kakadu's natural wonders through guided tours

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is an ideal base for exploring the national park. Guests enjoy regional cuisine at Barra Bistro, relax by the outdoor pools, and join ecotours and boat trips from the property. The staff is highly praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Outback Retreat (Glamping) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Outback Retreat (Glamping)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Outback Retreat Plus (Glamping) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Outback Retreat Plus (Glamping)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lodge Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Outback Retreat

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Outback Retreat Plus

  • Sleeps 2

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Yellow Water Villa | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Yellow Water Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lodge Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Lodge Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Yellow Water Villla

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lodge Room

  • Sleeps 4

Yellow Water Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Kakadu, Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is in a national park. Nourlangie Rock is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellow Water Billabong and Maguk Gorge. Bowali Visitors Centre and Kakadu National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cooinda travel guide
Map
Kakadu Highway,Jim Jim, Kakadu, NT, 0886

What's nearby

  • Kakadu National Park showing wetlands
    Kakadu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Warradjan Cultural Centre showing signage
    Warradjan Cultural Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kakadu National Park which includes a sunset
    Yellow Water Billabong
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nourlangie Rock
    Nourlangie Rock
    53 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Kakadu National Park showing interior views
    Bowali Visitors Centre
    57 min drive - 39.4 miles

Restaurants

  • Mimi restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Family-friendly hotel near Yellow Water Billabong
A grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Barra Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, ecotours, and boat tours. A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 38 to 38 for adults and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Barra Bistro

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 1 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 to 38 for adults, and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Cooinda Gagudju Lodge
Cooinda Lodge
Gagudju
Gagudju Cooinda
Gagudju Cooinda Lodge
Gagudju Lodge
Gagudju Lodge Cooinda
Gagudju Lodge Cooinda Hotel Kakadu National Park
Kakadu Lodge Cooinda Managed Accor
Lodge Managed Accor
Kakadu Cooinda Managed Accor
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu Hotel
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu Kakadu
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu Hotel Kakadu

Frequently asked questions

Does Cooinda Lodge Kakadu have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Cooinda Lodge Kakadu 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 Cooinda Lodge Kakadu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cooinda Lodge Kakadu located?

This family-friendly Kakadu hotel is located in a national park, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Yellow Water Billabong, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Nourlangie Rock and Maguk Gorge. Bowali Visitors Centre is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 822 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!(
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful and friendly staff also great food and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location for river cruise. Quiet and comfortable. Pools were great to cool down in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and cool room at the end of a long hot day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best experiences ever. Such rich heritage and diversity. Well established facilities and excellent service. A must do experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of conveniences and a great starting point for lots of activities in Kakadu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convenience to the Yellow River cruise was ideal. Room was clean, comfortable bed. Breakfast buffet just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

H N

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

Superb place

Superb accommodation in a unique and beautiful place. Excellent food and brilliant staff. All so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a remote area. Well set out. Good facilities. Good food. Great staff. Well positioned for the surrounding attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glamping tents were awesome. Very comfy & private. Awesome pools and good bar & bistro. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Perfect

Perfect safari tents, lovely staff, beautiful location. Great pools
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the glamping pod I stayed in! Very spacious & clean. Staff very friendly. Area was quiet & tranquil.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thorben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! One of our top 2 accommodations of our whole trip. Bit pricy, but it is worth it! Great atmosphere and also the restaurant is amazing. Next time we would like to stay more than 2 nights.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024