Banubanu Beach Retreat, Bremer Island, Northern Territory 0880 Australia
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A Island beach retreat in North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. The Retreat offers glamping next to world class beaches with five pristine beachfront rooms and an exclusive elevated penthouse. All rooms are fan-cooled with ensuites and beachfront decks. The resort has an elevated restaurant, bar and pool with magnificent views overlooking the Arafura Sea.
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Pool with view
Free breakfast
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Snorkelling
Highchairs available
Free shuttle or taxi services
Non-smoking hotel
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Saltwater pool
Plunge pool
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
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Canoeing offsite
Fishing
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Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Private beach
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Extra long beds
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Banubanu Beach Retreat, Bremer Island, Northern Territory 0880 Australia
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We stayed three nights, swam in the sea every day just outside our very, spacious, comfortable cabin and ate the most superb meals every night. The standard our hosts, Helen & Trevor maintain is 5 star and amazingly, all off-grid. It gave us an opportunity to relax, learn about a very special area of Australia and enjoy the beautiful sunsets on the deck with just 8 other guests. It is a unique place to experience and we’d recommend you stay there.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this wonderful review of your recent stay at Banubanu Beach Retreat. We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your three nights with us. It brings us great joy to know that you had the chance to swim in the sea right outside your spacious and comfortable cabin. Our location, nestled by the beach, offers our guests the perfect opportunity to soak in the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are also delighted that you found the meals we served to be superb. Our dedicated hosts, Helen and Trevor, always strive to provide exceptional service and maintain a high standard throughout your stay. It's truly remarkable to hear that they are able to achieve this level of excellence while operating off-grid. We couldn't agree more with your sentiment about the unique experience that Banubanu Beach Retreat offers. It is a place where guests can truly unwind, learn about the local area, and enjoy breathtaking sunsets from our deck. With only eight other guests, a sense of tranquility and exclusivity is maintained, creating a truly special atmosphere. Thank you once again for your recommendation. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are grateful to have had the opportunity to host you. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another memorable stay. Best regards, The Team at Banubanu Beach Retreat
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We stayed at Banubanu as a couple for 3 nights and first up we wish we had booked for another night. Helen and Trevor were amazing hosts and were very friendly and nothing was ever to much trouble. We were able to book two days fishing charter on the islands boat. The fishing was awesome we caught some great fish which the chef prepared for our dinner that night. Helen also arranged for us to go mud crabbing . Tony was our local indigenous guide, he was very accommodating and full of knowledge we both felt very honoured that Tony shared his time and homeland with us. We were literally slogging through mangroves looking for crab holes in a known croc waterway, it was amazing and an experience we will never forget! The island is stunning and all about nature. Your accomodation is a beautiful clamping tent right on the beachfront, the views are spectacular. The colour of the water is beautiful and very blue. All staff were lovely and so friendly. Both Steve and I were so sad to leave and left feeling like we were leaving great friends. We both very highly recommend a visit to Banubanu Retreat ( Bremer island) the memories will last a lifetime. Thank you to Helen and Trevor for sharing your beautiful retreat with us . Tracey and Steve…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Jul 2022
Thank you Tracey & Steve, It was such a pleasure to have met two beautiful people who totally immersed yourselves into island living from the moment you stepped off the plane. From all of the staff at Banubanu you will both be remembered fondly especially for the coronas, crabs and sundeck on your final night. Warm regards Helen, Trevor and the Banubanu Team.
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thanks Helen and Trevor - what a wonderful vision that you’ve brought to fruition- beautiful , peaceful and respectful of the special indigenous and environmental significance of Bremer island . wish we could give you 10 stars!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Jul 2022
Thank you mdjkf for your wonderful review of Banubanu. We are fortunate to have created Banubanu on Aboriginal Land of which we is special on every level hence our respect for Traditional Owners of Bremer Island. Warm regards Helen & Trevor
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Helen and Trevor have done an amazing job of creating this spectacular resort… My family and I spent a day on the island and it’s was one of my favourite days! I can not wait to come back again! The food was delicious and who knew you could snorkel in the NT! If you go to Nhulunbuy add this to the MUST do list!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: We had a day in the Island… once there you will want to spend the night!
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 7 Nov 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review, we endeavour to look after all of guests to ensure they have a memorable experience at Banubanu. We have a great chef and strive for excellent staff services at all times. We hope to see you again sometime in the near future. 🐢🏝
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We spent three nights at Banubanu in one of the five bungalows and the experience was one to remember! The staff were all friendly, attentive and professional. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was amazing. Attention to detail stands out at this retreat and I would highly recommend it for a memorable getaway.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 11 Oct 2021
Hi Beth0615, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Banubanu. Our hospitality is one that we continually strive to offer all of our guests past, present and future. Kind regards The Team at Banubanu
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Had a lovely day out. Helen was very helpful and friendly. One of the very few places where we could swim in the ocean - they have a beautiful beach, turquoise water, kayaks. The main pavilion has magnificent high views over the Arafura Sea. Restaurant quality seafood lunch was delicious. Highly recommended day out from Nhulunbuy.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Aug 2021
Hi NBCooma, Thank you for your review and coming across to Bremer island for one of our Day Trips, they are very popular as an additional one day attraction for visitors who have limited time when visiting the region.
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We have just spent 4 nights at this fantastic resort - it was an amazing experience. From the moment we were picked up from the Nhulunbuy airport, driven to the boat and out to the island, nothing was too much trouble. Helen and Trevor were friendly and approachable and always ready to answer our questions. Our accommodation in the penthouse was perfect - comfortable bed, ensuite, quality linen, a large deck overlooking the beautiful Arafura Sea. We could walk down to the beach to swim, snorkel over the coral or just relax under a beach shelter. There are walks around the island and over to the western beach. The staff were always friendly and accommodating - Romi and Lenny in the dining area, Andrew and Sean preparing delicious meals and Shane, who made Stephen’s holiday by taking him to many fly fishing hotspots! I cannot recommend a visit to this beautiful resort highly enough, you will be so well looked after.…
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Aug 2021
Hello dstravel_9 Thank you for your great review, it is our goal to ensure our guests have an amazing experience during their stay at Banubanu.
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My husband and I stayed at this beautiful beach retreat on Bremer Island in April 2021. Our accommodation was in a spectacular beachfront bungalow on the Western Cove, literally a few meters to the beach. Our bungalow included a very comfortable bed, ensuite and lounge area as well as a deck which over looked the beach. The owners/hosts were very accommodating, friendly, and always on hand to satisfy our needs. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was all about rest and relaxation while soaking in the view. We can highly recommend this holiday Retreat to anyone. There was absolutely nothing we did not like about our whole experience.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Aug 2021
Hello DiannelC6587ZQ Thank you for your review, it is greatly appreciated.
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Banubanu is an amazing beach retreat on lovely Bremer Island. Just a quick boat trip from the mainland you find yourself in paradise. With cute beachside bungalows and amazing hosts, you can't ask for more. The staff and owners go out of their way to make your experience one of a kind. From pool/beachside cocktails, 5 star food to fishing expeditions, the entire experience was sublime. Pure relaxation, I can't rate this highly enough.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Phone reception is available but more limited with optus (but honestly just forget about the...
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Aug 2021
Hi JaylynH2, Thank you for coming to Banubanu and your great review, our goal is to keep it real for our guests to enjoy their holiday.
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We only did a day trip 9am to 4 pm. The boat trip there and back was good. but Banubanu beach retreat was absolutely more beautiful than we anticipated. When we arrived we were welcomed by 2 dolphins swimming at the beach were we landed. Then we went up to the restaurant to get information of points of interests. The owners Helen and Trevor were so welcoming showing us the best places to walk short tracks around the near by areas. We decided to go for a walk first and take in the other side of the bay which was a beautiful white beach to the right of us and huge rocks to the left of us. We check out both. The water was pristine and the sand squeaky white. We were lucky enough to have it all to ourselves. When we got back to the main bay in front of the restaurant we had a cool off in the safe area near the rocks, no stingers or crocs just crystal clear cool water. We then headed up to the restaurant for a delicious lunch of local thread fin fish and chips and a couple of beers. Then spent the next hour in the swimming pool on the front deck of the restaurant. The staff were delightful and the view spectacular. It would have certainly been a bonus to stay the night in one of the 5 glamping tents. This is what makes this place so special is the number of people here is low giving it a very exclusive feel. We enjoyed our day from the moment we arrived to when we left. Highly recommend a visit to the beautiful retreat. …
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Helen Martin, Owner at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
Responded 24 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review, it was a magic day to have the dolphins coming so close into the bay. We look forward to seeing you next time.
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PRICE RANGE
$1,039 - $1,125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNorthern TerritoryTop EndBremer Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat
What are some of the property amenities at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, airport transportation, and free shuttle or taxi services.
Which room amenities are available at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat?
Top room amenities include a refrigerator, extra long beds, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and a free welcome drink during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat?
Yes, guests have access to a plunge pool during their stay.
Does Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat have airport transportation?
Yes, Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.