Journey Beyond, an experiential tourism group in Australia, says it has plans to acquire the Crocodile Hotel operations in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Journey Beyond already owns two Northern Territory properties: The Ghan and Ayers Rock Resort.The transaction is expected to be finalized in early June.
A guestroom at The Crocodile Hotel Source: Journey Beyond
The uniquely shaped “Croc Hotel” (yes, it is a building in the form of a crocodile), is in the township of Jabiru in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Amenities at the 110-room hotel include the Manjmukmuk Restaurant and Bar, conference facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. It also has a gallery showcasing local artwork.
The swimming pool at "The Croc" Hotel Source: Journey Beyond
Part of Journey Beyond’s ethos shows through in its work with Indigenous communities across Australia, including in the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land and Western Australia’s Kimberley Region. The hotel is on land leased from the Mirarr Traditional Owners through Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town (GACJT). Journey Beyond says it plans to work with GACJT to further develop opportunities for employment and education.
Crocodile Hotel will join Journey Beyond’s portfolio of resorts and lodges and will continue to be led by the existing management team under Journey Beyond’s stewardship.
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