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3.0 of 5
Palm Circuit, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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3.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“a real outback motel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Not so good...

- insects in the room! lizards, bugs etc somehow find their way inside and once at night I heard strange noises and knew there was something else alive in the room and moving around...
.-small kitchenette, I didn't get a microwave in the room but at least they provide cutlery etc which is quite good and a fridge in the room
-tv in the room, but not working properly at all times but still... you can use it
-Location itself is very good because of it's own beauty and charme but...too far from the city centre. If you have to go there often, better to have own transport. It is not a 15 minutes walk as I have read here before.. it is really 30-40 minutes and don't attempt the walk in the heat!! I know what I am talking about...

However there is a free shuttle bus but you have to book it in advance (it goes every 2 hours or so but not during the weekend) and even a public bus which goes every two hours (wish I had known that earlier) ..however the bus stop is located at the highway just outside the lodge..might be a bit unsafe at times?! If you want to use the public transport I would advise the reception, they are helpful and can tell you more about that.

There is a supermarket on side which is good on the one hand, but I found it overprized and they didn't have much to choose from so I would rather go to town for that. But they also provide meals at the tavern which were quite good, especially fish and chips.

Also good was...feeding the rock wallabies and just seeing them hopping around all the time! The McDonnell Ranges just in front of you and simply the fact that it is not in town gives you the feeling that you are in the middle of the outback...which why internet is either way very expenise there and if you have your own wireless you have to be patient :)

If you want to stay in a place that feels like living in the real outback go there and if you don't mind being away from the city centre and don't have to use the internet too much (phone reception can be poor at times too)...but be aware, because it is remote, it could be dodgy at night in the surrounding area and make sure you lock your room and the door to your balcony!
There could be loud noise and music especially during weekends because of functions.

To sum it up:
great for a real stay in the outback...either way if your staying in the motel or camp there. However if you really rely on internet etc and need to be close to town another place would be better!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Party Central!! Please warn guests!!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

I work remote and my son attends boarding school so I stay in Alice every weekend. My husband and I have been testing out all the accommodation over the year. We thought we had found a clean, comfortable place that was good for our 3 year old too. My husband and 3 year old, however, were kept awake by a function on his previous trip in...no appology or warning by staff.
My son and I were, likewise, kept awake by a very loud, drunken party using foul language and showing no regard for guests who were paying to actually sleep. This continued until 2am!!!
The staff did not warn us that a function was booked to happen outside our door, nor did they offer any appology the following day when I questioned them. One staff member told me that it was Christmas and we all love Christmas!!! Maybe- but not at 2am with drunks swearing and music thumping. This same staff member then glibly said " Hope you enjoyed your stay"......HARDLY!
Guests need to we warned upon booking that a function is occuring to give them the option of going elsewhere.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Great experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

Stayed here for 1 night in Feb 2011 and enjyed the experience - we had a first floor room which was more than adequate for our requirements. It was what we expected - clean and basic with all usual amenities. We found the staff very helpful and friendly and the feeding of the wallabies is a wonderful experience - for young and old - they definately made the stay here worthwhile. whilst we went nto town for the night we did not use either the pub or the pool but only because we didn't have the time. we did spend alot of dollars getting into town by taxi- you wouldn't want to walk, and the airport.
we would go back again if we happened to be passing!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

Very short distance to the city and airport'
clean rooms and friendly service

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Dont be fooled by the look and be sure to feed the wallabies!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

Stayed here after travelling to Ayers Rock. Although we had a campervan, we decided to stay in a motel room. We were given a room next to where the wallabies appear early evening. Although wild, the wallabies are extremely friendly.
Motel has everything you need, even has a shop and pub on site, internet available and all staff are very friendly.
Room was very clean although when i pulled the bedding back, the bed had a few friends...lets just say some bugs had made their way in! However, i cant blame the staff as bugs are common practise in Alice Springs.
If i returned id consider staying here again, thanks for the stay!

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Palm Circuit, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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