Cicada Lodge
Nitmiluk National Park, Gorge Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff are super friendly and always there for what you need”
“The staff were exceptionally good”
“Beautiful location, great staff, incredible brekkies”
“It's a short 800 metre walk to the Kimberley gorge lookout”
“The room, the bed and the amenities are 5 star”
“The accommodation was delightful, plenty of storage, a great sized bathroom, als…”
“The breakfast and the included afternoon canapes and drinks”
“Incredible breakfast”
“Beautiful & spacious rooms, comfortable bed, nice pool and friendly staff member…”
“Gardens, pool, restaurant and room decks make the most of the location”
Overview
Situated alongside the Katherine River and Nitmiluk Gorge, Cicada Lodge boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Guests receive a welcome drink on arrival and can enjoy free evening canapes and drinks. Elegantly furnished, the air-conditioned rooms offer a fusion of modern Australian décor and Indigenous-designed furnishings and artworks. Each room has a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner and packed lunches are available on request. Dinner is a regularly updated set menu, featuring fresh local produce. Cicada Lodge is a 1-hour drive from Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park. The property’s tour desk books helicopter flights, canoe trips and boat cruises. Guests can swim in the stunning gorge during the dry season.
Traveller reviews
Elizabeth
couple
May 31, 2026
“Perfect location. Beautiful evening meal and great breakfasts. Helpful staff”
Beautiful location, great staff, incredible brekkies
Anthony
couple
May 16, 2026
“Very enjoyable”
Peaceful
Lucas
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Nirvana at Nitmiluk”
The room, the bed and the amenities are 5 star. It's a short 800 metre walk to the Kimberley gorge lookout. The breakfast and the included afternoon canapes and drinks. The staff are super friendly and always there for what you need. The dinner cruise is a must
Pete
extended_group
April 28, 2026
The staff were exceptionally good
Hugh
couple
April 28, 2026
“If you want a peaceful luxury stay near a magnificent gorge, then Cicada Lodge is the place for you.”
We had the most amazing hostess/staff member, Alexandra who was very attentive and accommodated our needs with ease and no fuss. She helped us with our luggage as we had quite a lot. All the staff were fabulous, attentive and very friendly. The accommodation was delightful, plenty of storage, a great sized bathroom, also with good storage. The meals were also of a high standard. We were there for 3 nights, so we were able to have something different every night. There was also a short path from our room to the Nitmiluk cafe and information centre. We managed to use the guest laundry in the caravan park. Luckily for us it was very quiet with not many tourists.
Gerad
extended_group
April 22, 2026
“5 star luxury in a pristine national park!”
The entire experience from welcome drinks to our check out was a pleasure. The staff were friendly. We had Jake and Alice looking after our every needs. It felt a privilege to experience the 5 star luxury in a pristine national park.
Venessa
couple
April 20, 2026
“Beautiful Lodge. Restaurant for dining exceptional”
Rebecca
couple
April 16, 2026
“Relaxing and beautiful stay just out of Katherine.”
Rooms were fantastic. Restaurant was amazing. Incredible breakfast. Great location.
Ben
couple
April 16, 2026
“A truly exceptional experience”
Stunning location, outstanding staff, exceptional experience.
Susan
couple
April 13, 2026
“Relaxing stay close to Katherine Gorge”
Beautiful bush setting close to Katherine Gorge
Lawrence
couple
February 20, 2026
“Great place to stay, breakfast was fabulous!”
The yoghurt with special granola was fabulous! A vegetarian main course was provided upon request. Location was great.
Carmel
couple
February 17, 2026
“Excellent staff, outstanding facilities”
Exceptionally quiet and peaceful
Alistair
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“a quick trip to Katharine was made more memorable by staying at Cicada and having a great meal.”
Friendly staff. Food was very good.
Lynne
couple
January 19, 2026
“Our two night stay at Cicada exceeded all expectations for a luxury getaway - exceptional, superb!”
The breakfast, (like the evening meal we opted to stay in for) was exceptional. Beautifully presented, fresh and delicious. And great coffee! Couldn't fault it.
Davidq
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“A lovely boutique style accommodation - well recommended”
We stayed here due to the proximity of the Katherine river, i.e. the "Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Sunset Dinner Boat Tour", which was only a five-minute drive away. The accommodation itself was probably the best in and around Katherine. It's a quaint little place, with a warm and welcoming feel. The facilities are limited (and small), but what it does provide, is done very well. For example, upon arrival we found out that we had three free drinks each and there would be free canapes available, as well as breakfast in the morning. Unfortunately, we had to skip all of these, as we had other plans, but the staff were very helpful and prepared a breakfast, which we could take with us early in the morning. The room itself was lovely. It had a large open sleeping space, with a large separate bathroom. It had lovely views and was well stocked with snacks, magazines, toiletries, etc.
Graham
family_with_children
January 17, 2026
Comfy accommodation and a good restaurant onsite, they've set this up really well, especially considering the location.
Amanda
couple
January 14, 2026
“Best place to stay at Katherine”
The rooms are all prefabricated huts, but they are very stylish with good views out to the Nitmiluk park. The food is probably the best in the area and the free cocktail and canapés before dinner was an unexpected bonus
Martin
couple
December 16, 2025
“Luxurious place to stay within Nitmiluk National Park, great restaurant for breakfast & dinner!!”
Luxurious place to stay near Kathrine, within Nitmiluk National Park. Beautiful & spacious rooms, comfortable bed, nice pool and friendly staff members. We had dinner in their restaurant twice. They offer a premium three course set menu, which was delicious. Great a la carte breakfast!
Isaac
family_with_children
December 15, 2025
“Wonderful stay”
Amazing staff took care of us and showed care for our requests. The setting is exceptional. Gardens, pool, restaurant and room decks make the most of the location. The room was spacious and comfortable.
Nancy
couple
December 14, 2025
“Great Territory Staycation location”
Location of dinner and breakfast was great!
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Picnic area, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Heated pool, Pool bar, Swimming pool, Fence around pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, ATM/cash machine on site, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Valet parking, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Laundry
Premium Double or Twin Room
This twin/double room features a balcony, electric kettle and iPod dock.
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