Fodor's Expert Review Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Shaped like a crocodile, this unusual hotel is situated deep in the heart of Kakadu National Park in the tiny town of Jabiru and is one of the area's best accommodation options. The spacious, refurbished rooms and the reception area—a de facto art gallery—is through the croc's mouth, while the swimming pool is in the open courtyard in its belly. The on-site Escarpment restaurant serves kangaroo and the hotel's namesake, crocodile, along with typical Western dishes.