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Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and coffee shop/cafe

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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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Outback Retreat (Glamping)

Outback Retreat (Glamping)

Highlights

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

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Outback Retreat Plus (Glamping)

Outback Retreat Plus (Glamping)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

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

Yellow Water Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Room

Lodge Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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
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About the area

Map
Kakadu Highway,Jim Jim, Kakadu, NT, 0886

What's nearby

  • Warradjan Cultural Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yellow Water Billabong - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nourlangie Rock - 53 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Maguk Gorge - 56 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Bowali Visitors Centre - 57 min drive - 63.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mimi restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Family-friendly hotel near Yellow Water Billabong
A corner/local shop, 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 on-site activities, such as boat tours, fishing and ecotours. 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), helicopter/aeroplane tours and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu offer comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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/aeroplane 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 9:00 PM.

Is Cooinda Lodge Kakadu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu?

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?

Checkout 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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Cooinda Lodge Kakadu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 821 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities with access to good tours
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the villa myself and my partner stayed at l would recommend it to anyone there nothing l didnt like
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent base for the Yellow River cruise, great atmosphere at dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot to enjoy Kakadu - be sure to take the sunset cruise with Yellow Waters. The lodge can in was very comfortable & clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall enjoyed our stay. They had aircon going before our arrival which was lovely and the portacot we requested was all set up. Expensive for the standard of room you get but it's worth it to explore the wonderful sites nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the property and location. Absolutely no complaints or issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and fasciitis
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was really good, lovely & quiet. The restaurant was very overpriced, the bathroom & towel weren’t clean & the bathroom in desperate need of a scrub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Natural setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glamping tents were lovely. Enjoyed the afternoons sitting on verandah with a cheese platter and drinks. Bathroom facilities were modern and very clean, a very welcome surprise after reading some clearly inaccurate reviews of prior experiences. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at the glamping tent. It’s actually pretty nice, and the shared bathroom facilities were well above the standards i,ve experienced. It’s just that the property is in a monopoly situation so is very expensive for what you get. There is only one dining option in Cooinda and that’s in the lodge’s restaurant or bar - and both are average tasting while very much over-priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Noisy

The glamping tents are just meters from a massive loud generator - I ended up sleeping in my car to get some peace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi We just had a three week NT and northern WA holiday Out of all the places we stayed in ( and we stayed in about 7 places) this was disappointing for the price Broken blond
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The large pool was great & we loved the adult pool, it was nice & cool. Access to Yellow waters is so convenient at Cooinda & we love Yellow Waters. The food at Mimi restaurant was delicious too. Unhappy about room not being serviced for the 3 days we stayed, especially as we needed a bath mat & bath towel & tissues. We did ask 3 times on the 2nd day. The third time the reception lady gave me 2 pool towels, a box of tissues & a drink voucher each, which was nice but we still didn't get serviced the next day. When leaving, the staff member asked about our stay & I mentioned about the room. She said they were busy & other things were priorities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very poor value for money

On arrival floor dirty with fine red dust, broken blind, fridge door shelves missing, outdoor light not working and no wifi in the cabin. Obliging staff when problems reported, but for $500 a night, it should be perfect when one arrives. The restaurant is the only place open until 4:30pm(?) when the bistro/bar opens and provides limited offerings and is expensive. Can't eat in the cabin because there are no facilities, not even a microwave and there is no table or chairs inside necessitating the bringing of the outdoor table and chairs inside, when one wanted to sit anywhere other than the bed. The daily room service did not include sweeping, vacuuming or mopping the floor (and no broom is provided). Wifi is available around the restaurant and bar, and I noticed that wifi in the cabin is available in the most expensive rooms, so it can be provided to the next level of rooms if management wishes to do so. Both pools were great and the cabins otherwise comfortable. Staff were friendly and responsive. Too many problems and limitations to justify $500 per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Einrichtung der Bungalows ist gut, an der Sauberkeit muss noch gearbeitet werden. Das Restaurant und die Bar haben abends nur kurz geöffnet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nobuyuki

Liked: Staff & service
値段は少し高いしwifiもレセプションの近くでしか使えないが、スタッフがみんな丁寧で親切だった。 朝食のブッフェも美味しかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Signage on Eco lodges needs to be more obvious when it’s dark - we & several others waisted time looking for ours when returning in dark after cruise, as they are somewhat randomly placed & all loo alike
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo posto x una notte al kakadu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025