If you are a local and have a boat, it is great place. If you are coming from overseas - not so great. They are completely self-catering, no glasses, plates, pots or stove. You have to either eat in the restaurant or BBQ or your meals. The cabin is very primitive - don't expect any privacy in the family cabin.... More

To desscribe as a resort is a bit of a stretch but I was aware of that before staying so we expected it to be basic. Lets get the negatives out of the way first. Rooms are very basic and very small (I am 6'4" and struggled to fit into the bathroom), the bar prices are a bit over the... More

We had originally booked at another Resort but due to storms this was cancelled. We drove to Crab Claw easily (approx 2 hours) and found the staff very helpful. The resort is a nice fishing village - the rooms very basic in need of a good dusting but air-conditioned and cleanish. The food was excellent but the current chef is... More

We have just returned from crab claw island. We had the best time and only wish we had discovered it before a recent trip to Bali - beautiful, relaxing, great service, five star food (so unexpected in the middle of nowhere!) and lovely tropical grounds. Not to mention the most awesome storms!! Thank you to everyone, especially Debbie and the... More

Being a keen fisherman with my own boat we were keen to visit. The ramp has improved but still basic, the prices are expensive but that is a feature of Australia and why we cannot compete with asia. The fishing and boating is amazing, Bynoe Harbour is untouched . Our meals at the restuarant were OK but the cabins are... More

My wife and I spent four nights at the Crab Claw Island "Resort" earlier this month. To describe Crab Claw Island as a resort stretches the definition of resort considerably. Superficially the place looks great and there is little that the web site or brochures show that is not real: however the devil is in the detail. First the good... More

Our second stay here in 3 years. This time stayed 3 nights as part of a top end fishing trip with Darwin Sportfishing Safaris. The rooms are well air conditioned, a bit small but comfortable with a double and two singles, ensuite and fridge. The view from the balcony (all the rooms are on stilts) is spectacular. The restaurant continues... More

I brought my fiancé here on a wednesday night for his 30th birthday. We had a wonderful time. Very simple accommodation but you pay for the very beautiful setting that feels far away from Darwin. The chef has a beautiful foodie-friendly menu that is gourmet and is prepared amazing. I wish they were closer to Darwin because the food is... More

My husband, sister 18 month old son and I went to Crab Claw as part of a 40th birthday celebration (we live in Darwin). The drive was easy and took only 1.5-2 hrs. We stayed in a cabin which was compact but clean, cool and well appointed. There was a fridge, small ensuite, a double and two single beds. The... More