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Reviews of Batchelor Butterfly Farm

3 out of 5
Batchelor Butterfly Farm
8 Meneling Road, Batchelor, NT

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary, Springfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very funky place. The food was superb and it was fun to feed the animals carrots. The owner is a very friendly guy and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The host/owner was so friendly and made it. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was well priced and delicious. we loved the butterfly farm and all of the animals and the kids got to feed the animals. A unique hotel and well worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from chris on Jul 9, 2023
thank you may your days be filled with butterfly's and happyness

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from chris on Jul 9, 2023
thank you butterfly blessings Chris angel

6/10 Okay

Nola, Brian and Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not what. I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from chris on Jun 25, 2023
sometimes one has to not be unhappy and try to enjoy life

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from chris on Jun 25, 2023
thank you butterfly blessings.

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and made you feel at home. Loved all the animals and they were more than happy for you to interact with them. Could not use the kettle as it was filthy and had to go to the tavern for dinner (which was excellent) as nothing on their menu seemed to be available. We still had a great stay and would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique place
We had a very pleasant stay and enjoyed not only the good food and cheerful hospitality but also the opportunity to see the butterflies and feed the rabbits and other farm animals. A unique place and a good stopover on our long trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from CHRIS on Jun 20, 2022
thank you hope your life is full off butterfly's and love bless Chris

4/10 Poor

Aubrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, needs upgrading and cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from CHRIS on Jun 14, 2022
good morning ,its not old its relaxant homely our cleaners do there best would be interesting to see the inside off your house ,,have a happy day and stay charming bless chris

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique family-friendly family with all manner of animals for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from CHRIS on Jun 10, 2022
thank you butterfly blessing Chris and angel

6/10 Okay

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable farm stay
Comfortable farm stay nested among a butterfly house and teeming with pond life, rabbits, ducks, chickens, larger farm animals and a resident snake and crocodile. Interesting and hands-on for the kids - get up close and feed the various animals. Restaurant provides homestyle meals - they're alright, but Gordon Ramsay wouldnt be impressed. The 'no outside food or drinks' note in the hotels.com listing is a bit aggressive. It only applies to the restaurant, so you can byo whatever you want to your rooms. If you're travelling with kids, ask for a cabin near the front so you dont have to trek through the park. Told there was no hair dryer available though listed in description. Cabin and bathroom could use some more storage and bench space. Bed was comfortable, room was clean and tidy. Owner is quite quirky - lovely guy. The artwork on the room walls is just as unique. Its well done and fits in with the theme of the place. I reccommend staying there if you're planning to visit the farm anyway. At night the extra wildlife comes out and you get to frolick with the frogs and the lizards. Overall, we were content with our stay but I feel that a 3-star accommodation rating is a bit generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from butterflyman on Oct 6, 2021
thank you but 3 star is to low check out all out 5 star reviews on trip adviser ,, there 5 stars for happy times and service and fun and cabins,, r ember life is but a dream thank you for your review and stay happy butterfly blessings , ps gorden ramsday a bit off a clown ,, and me im the joker

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky hotel that is full of character
Quirky hotel that is full of character. The rooms are simple but the outdoor areas are lovely. We all very much enjoyed it and would have stayed longer if we could have.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from CHRIS on Jun 19, 2021
THANK YOU MAY YOUR LIFE BE FULL OFF HAPPYNESS AND BUTTERFLYS

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quirky and dated. Could do with a neaten up. Cobwebs and spiders in bedrooms and bathrooms. Cleanliness not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect place to stay when going to Litchfield
Great stopover if you arevisiting Litchfield NP, which is fantastic. Helpful staff and generally relaxed vibe. A bit like a Balinese hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay, it is a nice place with its own charm. They are few thinks I think they could Improve. Bathroom cleanliness (it was bad) and pest control. Also to offer a better vegetarian meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from chris and angel on Oct 3, 2019
thank you butterfly blessings

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a pleasant different experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from chris on Sep 4, 2019
thank you butterfly blessings

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay, an experience on its own. Stacks of character, quirky and entertaining with a combination of rustic Australian, Asian, teddy bears picnic, great food, farmyard and butterfly house all rolled into one. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from butterflyman on Jul 31, 2019
thank you butterfrly kissess may your life be full off happyness and love and butterfly and bees

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kid friendly place but the food and the cleanliness was disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from owner the butterflyman on Jul 21, 2019
try to be happy and content your one off the 5 in every hundred who conplain so ,, whot cabin did you stay in so i can ask my cleaners ,,and fix the problem.. plus whot did you eat as no other conplains ,,rember injoy life and try not to stress

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious room. Quirky theme. Very friendly and helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from chris on Jun 27, 2019
thank you happy days

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room in a cabin style lodge was very nice, the owners were very friendly and helpful plus you get to see and feed all the animals in the park! The café also does excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from chris on Mar 22, 2019
thank you butterfly blessings

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, comfy accommodation, animals to play with, perfect location to explore Litchfield from. Actually best homemade chips I’ve ever had! Kids loved it and we all slept amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from chris on Jun 27, 2019
thank youy bless chris

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
I didn't stay there! Upon my arrival ~5pm the place was closed with a note on the gate that it will re-open the next day. Obviously I couldn't seat there overnight so I found alternative accommodation. I complained about that with request of the refund to your contact email - it was ignored so far... Very bad service!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Paddy, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
O.K. If you have kids who love animals
Facilities very basic with a small noisy refrigerator in the room that kept us awake at night. The butterflies, fish and rabbits provide a diversion if you have kids, but did not justify paying a premium relative to other accommodation we have experienced in the Northern Territory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from owner on Aug 22, 2018
sorry you were notto happy but your some off the few that arn,t happy day to you

8/10 Good

Mark, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Experience
A truly unique place to stay. Great atmosphere, comfortable rooms and a bonus farm to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from owner on Jul 25, 2018
happy days butterfly kissess hope your life is full off butterflys

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Alice Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice fun place for kids and bigger kids
This is a place is no only a great place to sleep/stay & eat, but its a great place for kids to explore. Chris the owner makes you feel a home, and his wife is an excellent chef. There are all types of butterfly's, rabbits and other animals that are big hit with the kids. The night we were there a street performer/entertainer "Mozzie" from the Darwin Mindle night Markets was performing for all the guest, apparently Chris has been booking "Mozzie" for certain nights to entertain the guest. The show was excellent, it was aimed at kids but the big kids had a great laugh. The room was large and quite comfortable. My daughter and I had a great time here. We only stayed 1 night but should of stayed for at least 2. Its a bit eclectic and a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from owner on Jul 25, 2018
thank you bless chris butterfly kissess

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy linen and a filthy bathroom. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from owner on Jul 25, 2018
good we would not have you here you conplain about everything good bye try to be happy but from whot i rember thats inposable

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique
Very unique and layed back experience ! The rooms were spacious and clean, had a restaurant that was handy as not many restaurants in the area! My daughter really enjoyed the rabbits and the farm . Great for kids to stay here!
Response from owner on Jul 25, 2018
thank you sweeet dreams

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Accommodation was nice but pool water did not look clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

WWMan, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of fun things for the kids to do!
The kids really enjoyed feeding the animals (goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, and bunnies). They were entertained all day long. We also made fun day trips to Litchfield National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from chris on Apr 19, 2018
thank you may your life be full off fun

10/10 Excellent

WWMan, Walla Walla, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to Stay.
The children loved this place. They stayed busy feeding the animals all day long. The owners are wonderful and very helpful. Do not expect a fancy hotel. You are staying on a farm. It is as described, a wonderful place for anyone to who wants to be out with nature and have a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from chris on Apr 19, 2018
thank you may your day be full off happyness

8/10 Good

joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't judge a book by its cover!
The Butterfly Farm is, literally, an oasis in the middle of nothing. Don't be mistaken by the presence from the road. Even if it seems not well cared from the outside, it is a really cozy inn. The guys running the place were super nice, and made our stay a very pleasant surprise. They also have a little animal farm and lots of butterflies that are really worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from chris on Apr 19, 2018
and may happyness and butterflys fill your day

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family friendly getaway
We stayed overnight so we could have two full days in Litchfield Park and we were not disappointed. Chris and Angel made us feel like part of the family and went out of their way to make sure that my kids had a great time; helping to feed the animals etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from chris on Jan 10, 2018
thank you butterfly blessings and a cuddle

8/10 Good

will, darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little getaway. Great fir children and those interested in playing with animals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from chris on Jan 10, 2018
thank you and hope your life is full off butterflys and love

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, NT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So relaxing
No stress, no uptight staff means a happy stay. Kids loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Out of the Box
Forget all your past experiences, this one is new and unique. Embrace the fantasy of a lush oasis in the middle of a very dry and baron outback Australian village. Chris the owner is a character. Although my daughter did not quite know where to place him she loved it: bunnies to cuddle, butterflies to land on your nose, goats to feed and turkey and piglets - a childs dream. The relaxed and friendly nature of the staff leaves everyone feeling quite relaxed and happy to take a moment into a world that is .... as I said, unique. My kids are 11, 8, 6: and all three loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Carl, San Francisco, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alternative Experience
The Butterfly and Pet Farm is an alternative style hotel for visitors to Litchfield. We had 2 rooms for 2 nights. The rooms are basic, clean, Bachelor is a remote location in between Kakadu and Litchfield. The room value is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from chris on Apr 21, 2018
butterflydreaming thank you

8/10 Good

Steve, Darwin NT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very Different Experience
Animal and nature lovers will enjoy their stay at the Butterfly Farm, which also houses rabbits, ducks, geese, chooks, pigs and goats that you can feed with provided carrots etc. It is an eclectic little piece of heaven that Chris has built up over 21 years. He is a very passionate man and this comes out in his special little hideaway. The accommodation is basic but pleasant and each room has a theme. Meals too are basic but portions are generous and well-prepared and the service comes from the heart. I love the large deck area around the quirky reception/bar/restaurant with large, irregular-shaped mahogany tables that Chris has built himself from the raw materials. This is not a 5-star snooty hotel - it is a down-to-earth no frills welcoming place for people who want quiet relaxation and the chance to meet many winged and furry friends. Great for kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very different experience.
Great surroundings, staff and food made our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and close to Litchfield
Comfortable and relaxing. The owner of the establishment is quite a character as he is funny and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was good too. Well recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place to visit
Great friendly service, liked the animal farm and butterfly farm,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Splash of Bright Colour.
We loved our stay at the Butterfly Farm. It was truly a fun and unique experience. Chris is a character, and a great host, he had lots of funny stories and made us all feel very welcome. I highly recommend this accommodation if you're passing through the town, you won't regret it.
Response from chris on Jul 30, 2017
thank you happy butterfly day xx

8/10 Good

Gaetan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great in the middle of the nature
Very warm welcoming, as if we were part of the family. Chris and his wife are amazing, the whole site is great, rabbits and animals on top ! Really nice stay !

4/10 Poor

Vivienne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Budget accommodation
Ants are an issue here. Also unhappy to find a cockroach in room. Toads in the garden at night so watch where you step. Otherwise a clean room and pleasant owners.
Response from chris on May 28, 2018
ants ,cockrocher and toads live in the tropics thats our wonderfull world ..thay dont live in the big citys becose there to poluted ,and filled with the dirty off humons ,otherwise if there were no city we would all be less strest and happy , from your happy butterflyman

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirkly place with a laid back atmosphere
First impression was that the place was rather disorganised. However staying at the Butterfly farm should be viewed as a an experience unlike any you will get at a Hilton or Sheraton, and will be remembered long after as well. The hosts were very friendly and engaging. We ate in the restaurant but the food was rather bland.