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Cicada Lodge

Lodge

Nitmiluk National Park, Gorge Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The staff are super friendly and always there for what you need

The staff were exceptionally good

Great location
9 mentions

Beautiful location, great staff, incredible brekkies

It's a short 800 metre walk to the Kimberley gorge lookout

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The room, the bed and the amenities are 5 star

The accommodation was delightful, plenty of storage, a great sized bathroom, als…

Breakfast available
6 mentions

The breakfast and the included afternoon canapes and drinks

Incredible breakfast

Pool
2 mentions

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

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Elizabeth

couple

May 31, 2026

9

Perfect location. Beautiful evening meal and great breakfasts. Helpful staff

Beautiful location, great staff, incredible brekkies

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Anthony

couple

May 16, 2026

9

Very enjoyable

Peaceful

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Lucas

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

10

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

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Pete

extended_group

April 28, 2026

8

The staff were exceptionally good

H

Hugh

couple

April 28, 2026

10

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.

G

Gerad

extended_group

April 22, 2026

10

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.

V

Venessa

couple

April 20, 2026

9

Beautiful Lodge. Restaurant for dining exceptional

R

Rebecca

couple

April 16, 2026

10

Relaxing and beautiful stay just out of Katherine.

Rooms were fantastic. Restaurant was amazing. Incredible breakfast. Great location.

B

Ben

couple

April 16, 2026

10

A truly exceptional experience

Stunning location, outstanding staff, exceptional experience.

S

Susan

couple

April 13, 2026

9

Relaxing stay close to Katherine Gorge

Beautiful bush setting close to Katherine Gorge

L

Lawrence

couple

February 20, 2026

9

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.

C

Carmel

couple

February 17, 2026

10

Excellent staff, outstanding facilities

Exceptionally quiet and peaceful

A

Alistair

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

8

a quick trip to Katharine was made more memorable by staying at Cicada and having a great meal.

Friendly staff. Food was very good.

L

Lynne

couple

January 19, 2026

10

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.

D

Davidq

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

9

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.

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Graham

family_with_children

January 17, 2026

10

Comfy accommodation and a good restaurant onsite, they've set this up really well, especially considering the location.

A

Amanda

couple

January 14, 2026

10

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

M

Martin

couple

December 16, 2025

10

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!

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Isaac

family_with_children

December 15, 2025

10

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.

N

Nancy

couple

December 14, 2025

9

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.

Max 2 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 9:09 PM

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