Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park

We had a great stay at Aurora. It started with Judy at the front counter being so friendly!!! We stayed 2 nights in a studio cabin. It was simple but had everything we needed. The towels were especially good. It was quite pricey though, so we then used our tent to stay at the unpowered sites one night. The pool area was great and we had a nice meal the first night. The camp kitchen was also well equipped. Also had the bagels they were selling for another company at the front desk, and yum! Location was great for doing North Kakadu. Would recommend as they def have different budget options.

Customer service was amazing, the lady that served me was super helpful and friendly. Plenty of spots for a nice shaded site, unreal pool and bistro set up! Price is reasonable for the area. Would recommend and will be back!

The thing that really stood out to me and my partner, was the incredible staff and old school service and hospitality! We were stranded after car trouble and everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable stay even though they were effectively fully booked. I will be forever grateful, and will definitely be back when next in Kakadu. Thank you Aurora Lodge! : ) The lodge is also very conveniently located and fully equipped. Big variety of accommodation options for all different sorts of travellers. Great pool area and licensed bistro, BBQ stations scattered throughout the camping areas with fridges, fully equipped large kitchen in the lodge area and beautiful big shady trees.

The accomodation is basic lodge style with shared amenities but more than adequate.||The stand-up for this place is its central location and the pool area and bistro. |This is a real family area with outdoor seating and some of the best food. For those not used to top end pricing, they are very reasonable, particularly for the quality and presentation.||If travelling on late in the day, fill up with petrol around the corner, as some of the stations to Darwin were closed

We stayed here for three nights. After reading some of the reviews was not sure what to expect, having now stayed here, I’m happy to say we had a good experience. It’s a first in first served deal (no booking for van sites) however it’s huge, and well designed with all roads in a circle around the pool and bar/bistro area. The site we chose was in the first row near the pool and was a great size with plenty of room. The he pool are was amazing with a really large pool. The bar area was great around the pool. We only went over for a drink at happy hour, but for happy hour, the drinks were very expensive.

A Perfect Nature Retreat with comfort! We felt completely immersed in nature while enjoying the cozy comfort of being at home. This place gave us the *camping vibe* which is a nice memory of our past life. The atmosphere was so peaceful; at night, total silence let us fall asleep to the beautiful sounds of nature, ensuring deep nights. Mornings began with five-star-worthy bagels and lattes, absolutely outstanding! And the restaurant? We enjoyed good dinners with a menu that kept us excited for every meal. If you want a serene escape where nature meets comfort, this is the place.

Plus points: Large "pick your own" spot Close to Ubirr and the wonders of Kakadu Welcoming staff Good food Bad points: All of the numerous amenities could do with a good scrub with bleach. Not cleaned regularly. Very expensive for the old and tired amenities provided and wonder where all the cash they're bringing in goes as it's not on the upkeep of facilities. We had a peaceful time here but the place needs a good freshen up. Sadly wouldn't come back.

We really enjoyed staying at the Aurora Kakadu Lodge. The bistro for dinner was fantastic and the location to the nearby billabongs and lookouts is great. We stayed in a 1 bedroom lodge and we were very comfortable and had 4 really good nights. The staff at the bistro and reception were very friendly and helpful.

4 stars for the accommodation, 5 for the food. Accommodation: A wide range of options from stand-alone cabins which I think are fully fitted with their own bathrooms, to individual rooms (which I stayed in) with shared facilities (including kitchen), to caravan parking. Ambience: Surprisingly quiet and relaxing. A good laid back place to serve as a base for visiting other places around Kakadu. Amenities: Okay bathroom which was clean enough. Fully fitted kitchen. Only two washing machines and hand basin for clothes. Central check-in area had some food and souvenirs opened at 7AM but don't remember when it closed. Camp area is accessed by road which is barred by code-control so you do have some security beyond just locking the room doors. In the center of the place there is a pool, spa and bar/restaurant - all outdoors. Can get a little busy at peak hours in evening. Service: Staff were great. helpful and knowledgeable about local attractions and tours. They signed us up for two tours which were great (do the South Alligator Bird one @ sunrise or sunset for best fauna viewing). Food: Their restaurant was a complete revelation - probably the best food we had in the Top End and that's saying something. Had kangaroo one night and barramundi the next. Large portions cooked to perfection (which is tricky for too, trust me). Plenty of drinks options and everything pretty reasonably priced. Price: Very good considering the other places nearby. I'd recommend this as a place to stay but urge you to go out of your way to dine there.

Good clean and friendly- the sort of place you need and are happy to stay at when you're travelling through Kakadu. Buffet daily breakfast has sufficient choice to cater for most peoples needs and you can assemble a fairly healthy breakfast too from the choices available. There's a pool on site and a petrol station for fuel and a shop for any essential items you might need. Recommended.