When visiting Katherine, Tropical River Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Railway Museum & Stream Train - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Djilpin Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
MiMi Aboriginal Art & Craft - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Katherine Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Katherine, NT (KTR-Tindal) - 29 min drive
Katherine Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Maidens Lane - 6 min drive
Regent Court - 16 min walk
The Coffee Club - 18 min walk
Finch Cafe - 17 min walk
About this property
Tropical River Hotel
When visiting Katherine, Tropical River Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
Hotel size
62 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
Free uncovered on-site extended parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 20 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Also known as
Tropical River Hotel Hotel
Tropical River Hotel Katherine
Tropical River Hotel Hotel Katherine
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Tropical River Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Tropical River Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of AUD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Tropical River Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tropical River Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Tropical River Hotel and nearby?
Tropical River Hotel has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Tropical River Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Tropical River Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes cookware and a microwave.
Does Tropical River Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Tropical River Hotel like?
Tropical River Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from School of the Air and 20 minutes' walk from Katherine Public Art & Craft Galley.
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Reviews
Tropical River Hotel Reviews
5.0
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
5.2
Staff & service
4.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
Great place to stay as it is near the town and not far from the Gorge. Staff was awesome and allowed me tlo check in early.
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2/10 Poor
5 June 2026
If i could attach photos i would.
Staff rude
It was more like an indigenous camp
No hot water or milk for coffee. Place was filthy with cigarette nuts and blood sprayed across balcony. Thousands of bugs in bed.
But bed was comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2025
The receptionist is very friendly, he helped me with the luggage. Room is comfortable and clean, they have a big front yard with beautiful view. The location is not far from town but enough to be quiet at night, they also have electric gate for security. You could have breakfast buffet with the discount price 15$.
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2/10 Poor
5 June 2026
Hotel no bar and no restaurant as advertised
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2025
Nice place when arrived to check in at 2pm it was closed.
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2/10 Poor
4 May 2026
Obviously, the breakfast buffet doesn’t exist, although it was included in our booking. The general presentation of the premises and our room was less than desirable. The representation of “resort view” was simply the car park. Maybe look elsewhere…
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6/10 Good
19 October 2025
Were told no breakfast even though booked through Expedia.
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2/10 Poor
16 November 2025
Unorganised, dirty, wrong room didn’t stay
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4/10 Fair
14 June 2025
I’m not sure if they cleaned the room before we arrived. There was soap and opened shampoo bottles left in the shower still.
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8/10 Very good
9 June 2025
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2/10 Poor
28 July 2025
They tried to put our 3 guests into a single room and then said it was our fault for not understanding the website
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2/10 Poor
4 February 2026
Single blanket made up on queen bed- looked hilarious! Curtains barely covered window space when stretched out flat, allowed light in big time. Piles of furniture and rubbish everywhere, very unkempt outside areas. Noisy AC, freezer hardly froze ice bricks, the list does go on and on
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2/10 Poor
9 June 2025
Cheap and nasty
We had low expectations and we were still disappointed
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2/10 Poor
13 September 2025
Unit was dirty. Accommodation was run down. There were not enough eating utensils and drink ware for two people. How can you wash up what you use when there is not even a plug for the sink or a tea towel.
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2/10 Poor
5 June 2025
I had booked and paid for 2 nights with breakfast but upon seeing the room I raised my concerns with the manager as I was then told to leave the premises as he would not let me stay in any rooms of his. I want a complete refund
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4/10 Fair
26 December 2025
Well, its first impressions that count most !! Drove into the resort and thought fk me its a dump, litter and rubbish visible etc. The "recepion" sic area was no better, all very poorly rundown etc.
The pool ? Yeah nah not today
The restaurant ? Closed
The coffee shop ? Closed
The guest laundry ? Rubbish and non operating machines
Other guests ? Was interesting being verballed by a drunk angry local at 7.00 AM on xmas day.
The room was actually clean and kind of renovated.
Memo from this time - dont always trust the photos !!!!!
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2/10 Poor
19 June 2026
It would have been really good to have a shower and a coffee after a 600 km drive but unfortunately there was no milk for coffee and no soap for a shower I dont think that has ever happened to me before not ever in a $100 hotel never mind paying $200 for this experience