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Crab Claw Island

3.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Lobby
Property grounds
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Bynoe Harbour, Crab Claw Island, Bynoe, NT, 0822
  • Place, Darwin Waterfront
  • Place, Mindil Beach
  • Place, The Esplanade
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪130 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Semi-Beachfront Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Bynoe

At Crab Claw Island you'll be in proximity to popular sights like Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Island Bar and Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3-property class Bynoe hotel include Indian Island Conservation Area and Blackmore River Conservation Reserve.

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Claw Island Resort - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Crab Claw Island

Beach location and outdoor pool
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Crab Claw Island. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bynoe hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Crab Claw Island offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. 60-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Island Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Crab Claw Island
Crab Claw Island Hotel
Crab Claw Island Hotel Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Hotel
Crab Claw Island Bynoe
Crab Claw Island Hotel Bynoe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crab Claw Island?

Crab Claw Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crab Claw Island?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab Claw Island on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$265.54, 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 parking available at Crab Claw Island?

Yep, Crab Claw Island has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Crab Claw Island?

The closest beach to Crab Claw Island is Mindil Beach (36.7 km).

Does Crab Claw Island have a pool?

Crab Claw Island has an outdoor pool.

What makes Crab Claw Island a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crab Claw Island.

Does Crab Claw Island serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crab Claw Island?

No, Crab Claw Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crab Claw Island?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crab Claw Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crab Claw Island?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Crab Claw Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outlook and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michell

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome , what a lovely spot, well worth a couple of days stay to kick back and enjoy the view!! The food in the restaurant was really yummy too, the tiger prawn and mango salad magnificent!! I'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute beach front, just beautiful! Clean chilled pools. Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double charged by the hotel with a lackadaisical response and still waiting for the Visa fraud team to go through the motions.Tried telling me that Wotif double charged me, but it’s clear as a bell it was this place’s dodgy manager! More interested in their helicopter tours than their hotel for sure! Rooms were unclean and facilities are run down. Don’t waste your $$!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2wd cars so I didn’t expect the road to the resort quite bumpy for more than 10 km. But when we got there, we loved everything there. The rooms with ocean view, friendly staff, fresh seafood, and the turkeys, peacocks and the wallabies. We had no TV in the rooms but it didn’t bother us, we had lots of fun enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything it's located on the water front can't go wrong. Great sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Crab Claw a few times. Rooms are basic, but have everything you need for a good nights sleep. Staff are friendly, the food portions at dinner are massive. The view is outstanding! I always get up early and watch the sunrise its something every traveller should see. The pools are clean, bring the bug spray the midgies are pretty bad. My only criticism is that breakfast is cerial, toast or whatever fruit is left. As we were leaving we seen people asking for eggs on toast. Which we had no idea about, and would have happily enjoyed.. if staff had mentioned that earlier. Cheers for a great stay, like always we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

David and Karine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, beautiful everything but a little outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, great food and service. Lovely swimming pools to cool off in.The bathrooms need upgrading and new mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crocodiles and Dolphins swimming past
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's ok, nothing special

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay...thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A plaesant stop over on a long road trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharni

Stayed 1 night in May 2022