Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park

Overall, our stay at Aurora Kakadu Lodge was satisfactory. The lodge is comparatively more affordable than many other options within Kakadu National Park, and the location is convenient for exploring the area. The surrounding gardens and overall atmosphere are pleasant. However, the accommodation has several limitations. Our room in particular was very small, with limited space to move around, and many of the facilities are shared, which may not suit all travellers. A washing machine is available, but from what we understood, it only allows cold-water washing. Detergent capsules were available for an extra fee, yet they were intended for hot cycles, making the setup confusing and not very user-friendly. Because of this, we decided not to proceed with washing. The shared kitchen offers the basic essentials, but we had difficulty starting the gas stove due to issues with the piezo-lighter. Another surprising detail was the complete absence of wine glasses, quite unexpected in a country with such a strong wine culture. One of the highlights of the property is the lagoon-style pool, set in tropical surroundings. The pool is refreshing, especially after hot days exploring Kakadu, and many guests seem to enjoy it. The poolside bar and bistro add a pleasant touch, making the central area a good place to relax.

Loved the grassy spacious sites. Fabulous pool with poolside bar and restaurant. Great size pool too, plenty room for all. Loves the lounge chairs you could laze on around the pool. Place was good location for Cahills Crossing and surrounds.... Highly recommend. Esp for the pool happy hour after a day of exploring.

Stayed in a campervan at one of the many sites around the park. The amenities were OK with some a little better or worse, but you can always move if you are that unhappy. Camp kitchens were clean and easy to use. The pool area and bistro was like an oasis in the middle of the park - food was delicious and servings huge, and they were able to cater for my gluten free friend. Great location in between Ubirr and Nourlangie.

Three of us shared a two bedroom cabin just after Christmas. Beds comfortable, cabin well stocked, good kitchen facilities. If we'd had more, we could have fit in another one or two.

This is a surprisingly large place with a great variety of accommodation options as it provides 200 grassed caravan sites including large unpowered camping areas. There are a range of facilities nearby including a bistro, bar and a swimming pool. It's also just minutes from the Jabiru town. We were in the camping area but able to use many of the facilities available. Lovely views of a night time.

Stayed in a queen cabin which was almost brand new. Well stocked with comfy bed and nice towels. We made use of the camp kitchen to bbq some dinners and the incredible cool swimming pool to cool down after a big day out. Loved it and we can’t wait to return

This place had potential. Disappointingly, our initial greeting was aloof at best bordering on gruff. Amenities weren't cleaned for the 3 days we were there, nor did they appear to have been cleaned some time prior. Van sites were excellent and lay out is great.We weren't notified about the slide night presentation which we would've attended had we known. Pool looked dirty compared to all the other places we've stayed

These are standard issue cabins in a caravan park. The AC worked well, the bathroom and bedroom were TIGHT spaces, with a subpar shower. One has to use their phone as a hotspot, the resort has no internet. The pool was the major attraction and was well used.

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.

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.