Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Press Room

Shaped like a saltwater crocodile from above, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel is one of Australia's most iconic and distinctive places to stay

Kakadu is one of the world’s great wilderness destinations, and the Kakadu Crocodile Hotel puts you right in the middle of it. The Crocodile Hotel is one of Australia’s most distinctive properties, uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu’s most famous resident, the saltwater crocodile. The 110-room hotel is located in the township of Jabiru within Kakadu National Park and features the Manjmukmuk Restaurant and Bar, conference facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site art gallery showcasing local artwork.

Cool off in the outdoor pool, browse the Ochre Art Gallery’s local Bininj/Mungguy artworks, and unwind in comfortable, air-conditioned rooms. Free parking, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and knowledgeable staff make remote travel effortless. Whether on a three-day escape from Darwin or a full week on Country, the Crocodile Hotel is your culturally connected home base.

Dining at the Crocodile Hotel is an adventure in itself. Manjmukmuk Restaurant and Bar – meaning “good food” in Bininj Kunwok – draws inspiration from Kakadu’s land and waterways. Our menu celebrates the flavours of Kakadu and the wider Northern Territory, showcasing locally sourced and regional produce wherever possible. The offering evolves with the seasons, allowing us to highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients and the unique flavours of the Top End.

Fast Facts

  • Kakadu Crocodile Hotel – or ‘The Croc’ as it is known locally – was designed by Darwin architect John Wilkins of Wilkins, Klemm and Morrison, who entered a design competition calling for the hotel to be “an instantly recognisable symbol for the Northern Territory”
  • Kakadu Crocodile Hotel opened in 1988, two years after Crocodile Dundee was first shown, introducing Kakadu to the world, but the design of Kakadu Crocodile Hotel pre-dated the Crocodile Dundee film, with the design approved in 1985
  • The crocodile might be a feared creature to most tourists, but for the local Gagudju people, the crocodile is a revered animal, and an essential part of the Kakadu landscape