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Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Property class: 3.5

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A pool with a natural rock design, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees. - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee machine, and a window providing natural light. - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of trees. - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows allowing natural light. - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a bench, a desk, and a window with a view of trees. - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Kakadu)
Located close to Yellow Water Billabong, Cooinda Lodge Kakadu provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Barra Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, ecotours, and fishing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar

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A couple sitting at a table under a covered outdoor area with a view of a forested area.

Outback Retreat (Glamping)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A well-lit, spacious tent with a wooden deck, a bed, and a seating area, set in a forested area.

Outback Retreat Plus (Glamping)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Lodge Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Outback Retreat

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Outback Retreat Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious bed with a zebra print bedspread, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a bench.

Yellow Water Villa

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, wooden ceiling, and built-in wardrobe.

Lodge Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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 Kakadu National Park and Yellow Water Billabong. Maguk Gorge and Bowali Visitors Centre 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

  • A river winding through a canyon with dense vegetation and steep cliffs.
    Kakadu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A sign for the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
    Warradjan Cultural Centre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A solitary tree in a marsh with lotus flowers in the foreground.
    Yellow Water Billabong
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Three people sitting on rocks in a rocky landscape with a large cliff and green trees.
    Nourlangie Rock
    57 min drive - 35.4 miles

Restaurants

  • Mimi restaurant
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

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 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Property class

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

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, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kakadu National Park and Yellow Water Billabong. Nourlangie Rock and Maguk Gorge are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 337 out of 833 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 833 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 833 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 833 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 833 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were nice, but very inexperienced. Looked like a lot of backpackers getting jobs. Not very enthusiastic about working and in my opinion poorly managed. Yellow water cruise was a highlight with excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a studio cabin - no kitchenette, just the usual tiny half fridge. The bed was comfortable, room clean. The resort is nice although they don't light the pools after dark. No wifi in cabins, only bar area. Good place for Kakadu (compared to others there).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and cool room at the end of a long hot day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to enjoy Kakadu. Loved the Yellow Water Cruise which is a must do at sunset. Restaurant was great. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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