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“A simple lodge on the remote Groote Eylandt, with traditional bungalows boasting garden & sea-facing decks. Classic interiors have ocean-inspired artwork, bathtubs and bright textiles. Famed for its fishing charters & adventurous island tours, the lodge also has a refreshing pool & good restaurant.”

“A simple lodge on the remote Groote Eylandt, with traditional bungalows boasting garden & sea-facing decks. Classic interiors have ocean-inspired artwork, bathtubs and bright textiles. Famed for its fishing charters & adventurous island tours, the lodge also has a refreshing pool & good restaurant.”

Recommended For

  • Hideaway
  • The only lodge of its kind on Groote Eylandt, this is a rare hideaway for adventurers in a remote part of the Northern Territory
  • Fishing
  • Private fishing safaris are fabulous, with reef, bluewater & estuary fishing suitable for beginners or experienced anglers
  • Learning
  • Discover Groote Eylandt by 4WD, touring historic buildings, seeing ancient cave paintings & admiring endemic flora
  • Back to Nature
  • A nature-focused escape, known for its fantastic fishing charters & outdoorsy island tours
  • Other Activities
  • Stroll through the unspoilt grounds of the hotel in the early morning or late afternoon
  • Great walks
  • Hike through forests of native flora to see sparkling waterfalls and spot myraid birds
  • Mountain biking
  • Golf
  • Wildlife Area
  • Birdwatching
  • On the beach
  • Bear in mind that the sea is not safe for swimming due to jellyfish and crocodiles
  • Restaurant
  • Feast on fresh, seasonal cuisine at Seagrass Restaurant & Bar
  • On an island
  • On Groote Eylandt, in the Northern Territory
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Remote
  • Eco
  • Quiet
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Organic food
  • Outstanding location
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Beach nearby
  • Spa
  • Sea Views
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Secluded setting
  • Traditional
  • Charming
  • Views

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Sip cracking cocktails, Australian wines and superb craft beers — often on tap — at the Seagrass Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Feast on fresh, seasonal cuisine at Seagrass Restaurant & Bar
  • Garden
  • 25 beachfront hectares
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Parking
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Views
  • Good wine list
  • Laundry
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Wifi
  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Private fishing safaris are fabulous, with reef, bluewater & estuary fishing suitable for beginners or experienced anglers
  • Learning
  • Discover Groote Eylandt by 4WD, touring historic buildings, seeing ancient cave paintings & admiring endemic flora
  • Other Activities
  • Stroll through the unspoilt grounds of the hotel in the early morning or late afternoon
  • Great walks
  • Hike through forests of native flora to see sparkling waterfalls and spot myraid birds
  • Wildlife Area
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching
  • Mountain biking

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Groote Eylandt Lodge - Hotel Review

"A stylish, well-run beachfront resort on Australia’s third-biggest – but largely undiscovered – island that makes a great base for a sea fishing holiday and encounters with aboriginal communities."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel