Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel  

In the heart of Kakadu National Park, in the township of Jabiru. This family-friendly, crocodile-shaped hotel sits within easy reach of Ubirr, Jim Jim and Twin Falls, Gunlom Falls, Cahills Crossing, Mamukala Wetlands, the Bowali Visitors Centre and Maguk Gorge — about a two-hour drive from Darwin.

Cool marble foyer and air-conditioned rooms set around a shaded central courtyard and large outdoor pool. The 110 rooms feature minibars, safes, desks, satellite TV and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. Expect local touches too, with an on-site Indigenous art gallery and easy access to a nearby 9‑hole golf course and tennis courts.

Swim in an Olympic-size outdoor pool or relax in the courtyard between Kakadu excursions. There’s a tour desk to book park trips, bicycle rental, gift shop/newsstand, picnic areas and free self-parking. Wake up to bushland mornings and step straight into nature.

Event facilities and a business center handle meetings and functions. Wireless internet access is available across the property, plus multilingual staff, luggage storage and 24-hour front desk services.

On-site restaurants and a pool-view bar serve regional flavors and Kakadu bush tucker, with buffet and à la carte options. Buffet breakfasts are offered for a fee and limited room service is available for late returns from the park.