Riverside dining reaches new heights with a three-course dinner plus complimentary drinks and canapés. Friendly staff provide attentive yet unobtrusive service at this Katherine Gorge retreat. After hiking nearby trails, unwind by the outdoor pool with a refreshing cocktail.
Located in Nitmiluk, Cicada Lodge is on a river. Springvale Homestead and Katherine Overland Telegraph Pylons are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge. Railway Museum & Stream Train and Katherine Public Art & Craft Galley are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Nitmiluk travel guide
0850, NT, Nitmiluk, Gorge Road
What's nearby
Nitmiluk National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Katherine Gorge
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Katherine Hot Springs
35 min drive - 38.4 km
Katherine Low Level Nature Park
37 min drive - 41.2 km
Getting around
Katherine Station
37 min drive
Katherine, NT (KTR-Tindal)
46 min drive
About this property
Cicada Lodge
Luxury hotel by the river
At Cicada Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Cicada, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), helicopter/airplane tours, and luggage storage
Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cicada Lodge have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cicada Lodge on Nov 5, 2026 start from ¥44,901, excluding 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 Cicada Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cicada Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Cicada Lodge?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Cicada Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 130 per vehicle applies.
Where is Cicada Lodge located?
Situated on a river, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nitmiluk National Park and Nitmiluk Visitor Centre. Katherine Gorge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Cicada Lodge Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We had the most amazing time at the lodge, the staff were A++, we were made feel very welcome and our room was everything it was suppose to be. Facilities were immaculate and the surroundings are priceless. Welcome drinks are a bonus and breakfast was to die for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ben
Jun 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a very good stay. Great staff. Rooms are a little older but an enjoyable stay
Cicada Lodge was a huge diamond in the rough surprise. We were beyond happy with the accommodations, service, and the food was excellent! I will defintely be coming back!
Cicada Lodge was truly a memorable destination.
The stand out of our stay was our beautiful 3 course dinner and the amazing breakfast. The food was out of this world.
Our stay will be a cherished memory for both myself and my mum. Thank you Cicada Lodge
Cicada Lodge is simply amazing. The staff are fantastic and so attentive in an understated and non instrusive way. While the dinner menu is quite limited, the food is superb and the service relaxed and efficient. Simply I loved Cicada Lodge and could not recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Diane
Jun 11, 2024
The cabin was nice. To get to them you have to walk on a boardwalk above the ground. I noticed they had ramps so it is wheel chair friendly. The food was very good but very pricey $125pp for 3 course dinner. I had to ask if you were not a big eater what is the alternative. I normally just have an entree but I felt like they would think I was Penny pinching so I ordered a main $60. Didn’t finish it but it was tasty. There are only 3 choices of entree, main & desserts and they don’t change every night in fact possibly not even every week. So if you stay more than 2 nights you may not be happy eating the same meal. There is no where else for dinner so a captured audience .Breakfast was included and good also a pre dinner drink and canapés were included in the room price.
We had a nice stay but glad it was only 2 nights. Even 1 would have been ok.
Beautiful room, great canapés and wonderful breakfast. Close to Nitmiluk Visitor Centre to catch one of the gorge tours. Great staff but they should be wearing name badges
Staff were helpful, and efficient with the check in. The room was clean and modern (but not necessarily to my taste - I'm not overly impressed with rooms with a panoramic view of the toilet area; though in this case there was a blind) The air conditioning was set quite cool, but amenable to adjustment. Breakfast was fresh and copious.