Booked into the caravan park. Looked all right during the day but then the music started way over at the bar about 8p.m. and went to midnight...and when that closed people decamped to the hot spring and partied (loudly) until 4 a.m. Ladies loo in campground disgusting. Will NEVER stay there again. And to add to everything the staff were... More

I actually wanted to see the bats and was told that there are thousands around the thermal pool. I arrived 26 February 2012 and there was not one bat in sight! Apparently they only stay 3 weeks and headed off th another location. I was under the impression that the bats are always there, but after chatting with some local... More

We love going to Mataranka but this time we were disappointed as between our stay in December & our stay in February the bats had came back. The rooms are basic & a little tired but the location to the swimming hot springs usually over rules that. The food at the hotel is good More

We were in a campervan. Smells of bat poo. Feels dirty. No BBQ facilities...they say to use open fire but no fire wood available. Assume this is so you are forced to eat in the restaurant which is ridiculously over priced. Chicken parmigiana was about $25. Thermal pools over rated but I guess something everyone wants to do. I would... More

Am redoing this revue after last one was removed because I failed to verify in time I was very harsh on this hotel last time and will not be so harsh this time but was not impressed with the service, standard of facilites or the food place was genarally dirty room especially and unkept food was average at best, it... More

The Homestead is just five minutes' walk from the glorious thermal springs. We went for a dip at night, which I thoroughly recommend -- no one else around, and a look up was the best view: palms silhouetted against the WHOLE milky way! Anyway, the staff at the reception and bar were really warm, welcoming and helpful. There was good... More

Like many other reviews we enjoyed the pool and the river but the campground and facilities are not resort-like! Cabins are small, old and tired. Grounds are dusty and barren. The wallabies were great though! It seems the owners take advantage of their unique location and don't maintain the park well at all. Amenities were filthy. Food just ok but... More

We would recommend this break on your way between Darwin and Alice Springs. Fantastic atmosphere. Great hot pool, river with crocodiles, cabins surrounded by kangouroos. Perfect for the kids. Great bar with live music for adults! What more can you expect! Not to be missed. More

We arrived early originally to have a look at the Thermal Pools as we weren't aware of the Homestead. I noticed the reception sign as we were walking back to the car and decided to have a nosy and boy am I glad I did. The reception had some of the nicest range of souvenirs i have seen, the service... More