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Tropical River Hotel

3.0 star property

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A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a brick walkway and palm trees. - Tropical River Hotel (Katherine)
A hotel with multiple floors, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - Tropical River Hotel (Katherine)
A table with various items including a water dispenser, plates of snacks, and a cutting board. - Tropical River Hotel (Katherine)
A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a plant on the table. - Tropical River Hotel (Katherine)
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You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Tropical River Hotel. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Resort View

A bathroom with a wooden countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Double or Twin Room, Garden View

A bathroom with a wooden countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

Family Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, Garden View

A bathroom with a wooden countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a table, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a plant.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a plant.

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Katherine, Tropical River Hotel is near a boardwalk/promenade. Springvale Homestead and Katherine Overland Telegraph Pylons are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Railway Museum & Stream Train and Katherine Public Art & Craft Galley. MiMi Aboriginal Art & Craft and Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Katherine travel guide
Map
50 Giles St, Katherine, NT, 0850

What's nearby

  • School of the Air
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Djilpin Arts
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • MiMi Aboriginal Art & Craft
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Katherine Museum
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Katherine Country Club
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Katherine Station
    10 min drive
  • Katherine, NT (KTR-Tindal)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Maidens Lane
    6 min drive
  • Red Rooster
    18 min walk
  • Regent Court
    16 min walk
  • Black Russian Caravan Bar
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 20 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 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), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

24-hour pool access

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical River Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Tropical River Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tropical River Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical River Hotel located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of School of the Air, Katherine Public Art & Craft Galley, and Springvale Homestead. Djilpin Arts and Katherine Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Tropical River Hotel Reviews

4.8

4.8

Cleanliness

4.4

Amenities

5.2

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, very safe and so much potential, but for near $200 for a night stay this property needs serious renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet cistern ran all night i asked for it to be fixed but it wasn't. Showed had limited toiletries no body wash only one shampoo and ine conditioner, no reinforcements during my stay. Cutlery - no forks no cutting board Bed was comfortable i was grateful to be on the ground floor as i am elderly and there was no lifts. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as it is near the town and not far from the Gorge. Staff was awesome and allowed me tlo check in early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SIAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If i could attach photos i would. Staff rude It was more like an indigenous camp No hot water or milk for coffee. Place was filthy with cigarette nuts and blood sprayed across balcony. Thousands of bugs in bed. But bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cao Thang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist is very friendly, he helped me with the luggage. Room is comfortable and clean, they have a big front yard with beautiful view. The location is not far from town but enough to be quiet at night, they also have electric gate for security. You could have breakfast buffet with the discount price 15$.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but needs a lot of attention. The paint is peeling, the toaster didn't work, no dinner plates, not enough cutlery in the room we stayed in. The website advertised free wifi in the room but is not. The website also advertised a restaurant. That is closed so no meals at all except for junk food vending machines.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place when arrived to check in at 2pm it was closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Obviously, the breakfast buffet doesn’t exist, although it was included in our booking. The general presentation of the premises and our room was less than desirable. The representation of “resort view” was simply the car park. Maybe look elsewhere…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Were told no breakfast even though booked through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Abbey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unorganised, dirty, wrong room didn’t stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pauline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Single blanket made up on queen bed- looked hilarious! Curtains barely covered window space when stretched out flat, allowed light in big time. Piles of furniture and rubbish everywhere, very unkempt outside areas. Noisy AC, freezer hardly froze ice bricks, the list does go on and on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not sure if they cleaned the room before we arrived. There was soap and opened shampoo bottles left in the shower still.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They tried to put our 3 guests into a single room and then said it was our fault for not understanding the website
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

Cheap and nasty

We had low expectations and we were still disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Deb

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unit was dirty. Accommodation was run down. There were not enough eating utensils and drink ware for two people. How can you wash up what you use when there is not even a plug for the sink or a tea towel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked and paid for 2 nights with breakfast but upon seeing the room I raised my concerns with the manager as I was then told to leave the premises as he would not let me stay in any rooms of his. I want a complete refund
Mould
Dining Room
Exterior view units
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, its first impressions that count most !! Drove into the resort and thought fk me its a dump, litter and rubbish visible etc. The "recepion" sic area was no better, all very poorly rundown etc. The pool ? Yeah nah not today The restaurant ? Closed The coffee shop ? Closed The guest laundry ? Rubbish and non operating machines Other guests ? Was interesting being verballed by a drunk angry local at 7.00 AM on xmas day. The room was actually clean and kind of renovated. Memo from this time - dont always trust the photos !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rachael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are using cheap internal doors as external doors which have been punched and kicked in making unsafe rooms. We told them it was unacceptable and were given the room next door. The rooms are dirty and need to be upgraded. We woke up covered in bug bites. would not recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like separate kitchen and sink for each person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ananais

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ratheesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025