The motel is off the main Stuart Highway so there is no road noise and is just a short drive to Bitter Springs and into Mataranka township which doesn’t have much except some small supermarkets. All rooms are ground level with the car parked immediately out front. I liked the fact the room had the air conditioning on when we arrived and was pleasantly cool. It was a good split system and there was also an overhead fan running. The room was nicely presented with a natural colour scheme, natural woods such as wooden exposed beam ceilings, tiled floors and an interesting use of corrugated iron on the wall behind the bed. The bed had pretty decorated pillows with a blanket and two pillows. We enjoyed the outdoor seating near the bar and restaurant. The grounds were spacious and there was a pool. The food at the bar and restaurant was excellent! We had a coffee and spring rolls as a snack - very nice - and it was very pleasant to sit at the outside tables in the afternoon. Unfortunately we missed the music that runs Wed-Sun, especially as fellow travellers gave good reports.

Just be aware there is no wifi. Unfortunately we missed the music that runs Wed-Sun, especially as fellow travellers gave good reports.

Really comfortable queen room, great TV reception and very good luggage storage, fridge size and really good room size. Cafe and restaurant provides well priced good food and drinks. Entertainment every night from a fabulous band a superb evening. Hard workers running this property.

Bathroom window vent style not right for preventing mosquito's as it does not include a mosquito screen. Please clean up cafe/restaurant toilets if you are staying there no one wants to use them and has a walk to hotel room or caravan park your drink goes warm and your food goes cold.

The rammed earth room was comfortable and clean. We had our evening meals in the dining area (outside) with peacocks walking around - lovely. We went to both the Mataranka and the Homestead springs, and saw the “We of the Never Never” homestead which is a replica of the original one. ( for movie purposes.

Didn’t expect to find a crocodile at the Mataranka springs. Yes it was not a big one but still a freshie just down stream form the swimming area.

Really pleased with our stay here! It wasn’t one of the big 2 accom options we had heard about but in fact so glad we stayed at this one (we visited one of the others the next day and thought it felt the nicest!). Super easy check in after hours, food was great with nice vibes. Lovely modern bathroom in our family cabin. Overall exceeded our expectations and close proximity both springs/pools! I think ‘motel’ sells it short, feels more like a holiday park! They should market it more that way :)

Slightly better lighting at pool would have been nice for an evening swim as the temp was so nice! But I’m just being picky. There was nothing we didn’t like.

It was the right time of year for dining in the outdoor restaurant. Plenty of parking for the 10 metre long truck I was driving . Clean and comfy room. $18 for a jug of the Manor Mid strength beer was a bargain and delicious.

I like to leave the key in the motel room on departure. Not use a drop box at the office. Simply my preference as I forget to drop the key off as I'm thinking of the trip ahead. I rang the office and posted it back. All good.

It was a very pleasant stay by the Bitter Springs in Mataranka. The location of the motel is excellent for visiting the Bitter Springs. The rooms are pleasant, spacious and the staff very friendly and helpful. We look forward to repeating our holiday and visiting the motel again some day. And we regret that we stayed only shortly, next time we will definitely plan a longer holiday there.

Lovely cool pool with tubes for public use, and $2 mini bottles of wine at the bar! Cheap drinks and meals made for a super relaxed weekend away at Mataranka and Bitter Springs. Cute rammed earth hotel rooms. The campgrounds looked fantastic. The bar was. Great with festoon lights and relaxed vibe for the whole family. Owners were friendly, up for a chat, and welcoming. Will definitely return!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The receptionist and the manager were so nice and helpful. I've made a big mistake with my booking. I accidentally booked 6 adults instead of 6 adults and 6 children with booking.com. It was a very busy day and they were fully booked, but they managed to juggle the rooms around for me with no extra fee. I'm so happy with our stay here.

We like that the property was close to the spring and close to the highway The room/bef was comfy

The room needed a deep clean The camp kitchen had all the facilities but also needed a good clean. BBQs were available but dirty The bar staff need to take a few happy pills. If the are going to work in hospitality they need to at least be pleasant

Nice, peaceful relaxing location. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially Mata, Michael and Sharleen, rooms are clean and comfortable, great pizzas in the relaxed restaurant. Easy drive to both Bitter Springs and Mataranka Springs and about an hour drive to Katherine to enjoy the Gorge cruises.