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Walkabout Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Walkabout Lodge balances excitement and tranquility. Enjoy the on-site nightclub or peaceful garden. Two restaurants serve delicious meals, and the outdoor pool offers a refreshing retreat. Spa services, including manicures and pedicures, complete the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$524
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Standard twin room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Standard twin room)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Standard Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Standard Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Standard Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
12 Westal Street, Nhulunbuy, NT, 0880

What's nearby

  • Nhulunbuy Town Pool - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arafura Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yirrkala Arts Centre and Mulka Project - 22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Gove, NT (GOV-Nhulunbuy) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peninsula Bakery and Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Munch N Crunch Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gove Boat Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Refinery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kamayan Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Walkabout Lodge

Property highlights
Take advantage of a nightclub, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Walkabout Lodge. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • ATM/banking services, a banquet hall and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Walkabout Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 15 (one-way), (up to 14 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Walkabout Lodge Nhulunbuy
Walkabout Lodge
Walkabout Nhulunbuy
Walkabout Lodge Hotel
Walkabout Lodge Nhulunbuy
Walkabout Lodge Hotel Nhulunbuy

Frequently asked questions

Does Walkabout Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walkabout Lodge?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walkabout Lodge on 19 Nov 2025 start from NZ$523.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Walkabout Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walkabout Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walkabout Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkabout Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Walkabout Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM-3:30 PM at scheduled times. A fee of AUD 15 per person applies.

Where is Walkabout Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nhulunbuy hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nhulunbuy Town Pool and Arafura Park. Yirrkala Arts Centre and Mulka Project is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

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Walkabout Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Conan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot poorer than prior trips everything blamed on time of the year but prices still expensive. Overall very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

anna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Setsew
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart lee

Very quiet And friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice accommodation, Friendly town

Room was very clean, on arrival staff were very friendly. Room smelled pleasant and was serviced between nights. Tea/Coffee was replenished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great property

Business trip - nice short overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Northern Territory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great clean neat tidy rooms. Would certainly stay again when I come back to Gove.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Rod, Cessnock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More like a pub than an expensive motel. Food was good though and room was good. Just very expensive for what it is. So just know you are paying for the remoteness not the quality of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tired!! Fan looked like it was going to fall out the ceiling. The beside lights did not work. The television worked intermittently Aircon was so noisy. Shower grout was dirty As was the kitchenette area Just tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people were fantastic and great place to stay. My only criticisms was how hard the bed was.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting town. Hotel was OK but a little expensive for the standard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Friendly service. Good atmosphere. Coming back again next year for Garma Festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I do not like the fact that I have emailed Wotif twice and place of accommodation once seeking a refund of additional guest fee of $74.73 because additional guest was not able to come. As yet I have had no response. This is very poor service on behalf of Wotif.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and the staff were very courteous and helpful. The food was excellent and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good and the restaurant is well positioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

GAZ, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Limited choice

Room was clean. Staff were busy but polite. Rooms small and bathrooms very cramped. Not a lot of choice in Nhulunbuy and way over priced for an obvious 3 star hotel at $330 a night. Meals expensive but again not a lot of choice do Owner’s capitalising well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Really nice staff good restaurant Great spot for campers Need more car parks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Robin, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Ridiculous price gouging

Ridiculous price gouging as only one other hotel (on the outside of town) so no competition. Paid equivalent to a capital city 5-star hotel, for a twin room and definitely not 5-star. Twin room cost significantly more than a double, yet there is also an additional charge for each person over 1 in the room. You cant use the other bed unless you pay extra although twin costs more! Arrived and put in a double room. Told that because I had booked with Expedia (actually Wotif) that not their fault - despite confirming my booking with the hotel the week prior on arrival was told no twin rooms. Restaurant food better than I expected though unless you are in a tour group - chaotic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Leonie, Mt Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Arriving Early for Outback Spirit tour

I have stayed here three nights as part of a tour group to Arnhem Land. The Lodge has good facilities but the most impressive aspect of my stay was the staff. They were very helpful friendly and courteous. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The food was great and the pool I swam in every day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good standar accommodation

Enjoyed this oasis in the middle of ton. Close to everything. Comfortable digs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff did not know about details such as breakfast that was included. No one there to greet me on arrival- no sign to say where to go it unattended. Tv in room- no channels that worked
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable stay

All as with any 4 star hotel, except TV in my room was faulty. No movies or cable only downside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay in the NT

Stayed at the Walkabout Lodge twice in July 2015. The rooms were very clean including the toilet and shower. The bed was very comfortable as well, no problem for a good nights sleep. The aircon was ok, a bit on the noisy side and when I stayed the second time the aircon gave out. [electrical problem] However the manager soon fixed the problem and transferred me to another room. The restaurant was well run with pleasant, smiling staff. The food was also excellent. Breakfast was self service, a minor point, no tea spoons, for coffee or tea. If there is one item that could improve Walkabout Lodge it would be to clean up the surrounding gardens as well as the front of the Lodge, FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT.

8/10 Good

Kim, NT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Close to restaurants, woolies and servo.

Meal at the restaurant was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. ( although they should really pick their time to be vaccuming. It was a little rude to be cleaning while guests are eating breakfast. It has a huge open area for kids to run around and play equipment as well.

8/10 Good

graham, Australia - NSW - Coffs Harbour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Reasonable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Pleasant;