Resort Discovery Parks - Glen Helen

1 Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell Ranges , 0871 Glen Helen, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 158 reviews)

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7.5
Good
159 reviews

After staying in similar lodgings as King’s Canyon and Uluru - for the same price, we had bathrooms IN the rooms instead of a communal bathroom. The beds were larger - well, can I just say it again - toliets & showers insuite!

Marialice United States of America

Peaceful location with beautiful scenery all around. Loved the experience. Great for a family. Manager Mardelle was wonderful and really made us feel very welcome. great food for dinner & breakfast.

Steve Australia

The location is spectacular with the outdoor deck/terrace and our room overlooking the stunning red cliffs. Our room was lovely having been recently renovated and the staff were all friendly and accommodating.

Kim Australia

The view was spectacular. The refurbishment looks great

Jason Australia

the staff at Glen Helen are the most helpful & friendly that I have ever encountered. they give the meaning hospitality understanding thanks guys/gals for making my stay a great experience

Catherine Australia

Great location. Lovely views at the bar/restaurant.

Jennifer Australia

Rooms are nicely done, staff are very friendly and the food is amazing!!

Hannah Australia

Loved how genuine and kind the staff were. Great hospitality, couldn’t have asked for more!

Catherine Australia

Perfect location with awesome people working there. Staff was very helpful and very friendly, we felt like at home. Very positive vibes all around the place. And swim in the gorge was pretty cool too. Very yummy dinners too. Would love to go back !!

Zdenka Australia

We had a most enjoyable meal at the restaurant...promptly cooked and served to our specifications. The staff were most friendly and attentive to our needs.

Rod Australia
7.5
Good
159 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “After staying in similar lodgings as King’s Canyon and Uluru - for the same price, we had bathrooms IN the rooms instead of a communal bathroom.”
    Marialice Marialice United States of America United States of America
  • “Peaceful location with beautiful scenery all around. Loved the experience. Great for a family. Manager Mardelle was wonderful and really made us feel very welcome.”
    Steve Steve Australia Australia
  • “The location is spectacular with the outdoor deck/terrace and our room overlooking the stunning red cliffs.”
    Kim Kim Australia Australia
  • “The view was spectacular. The refurbishment looks great”
    Jason Jason Australia Australia
  • “the staff at Glen Helen are the most helpful & friendly that I have ever encountered. they give the meaning hospitality understanding thanks guys/gals for making my stay a great experience”
    Catherine Catherine Australia Australia
  • “Great location. Lovely views at the bar/restaurant.”
    Jennifer Jennifer Australia Australia
  • “Rooms are nicely done, staff are very friendly and the food is amazing!!”
    Hannah Hannah Australia Australia
  • “Loved how genuine and kind the staff were. Great hospitality, couldn’t have asked for more!”
    Catherine Catherine Australia Australia
  • “Perfect location with awesome people working there. Staff was very helpful and very friendly, we felt like at home. Very positive vibes all around the place. And swim in the gorge was pretty cool too....”
    Zdenka Zdenka Australia Australia
  • “We had a most enjoyable meal at the restaurant...promptly cooked and served to our specifications. The staff were most friendly and attentive to our needs.”
    Rod Rod Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 8.8
  • Facilities 6.7
  • Cleanliness 7.5
  • Comfort 7.1
  • Value for money 6.4
  • Location 9.2
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Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is located within West MacDonnell National Park, 6.8 mi from the Ormiston Gorge. It offers an outdoor barbecue area, a beer garden and an outdoor pool with a natural swimming hole.

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dorm room or in the comfort of their own private room. Some rooms offer air-conditioning and views of Glen Helen Gorge. WiFi is available for an additional charge.

The staff at the information desk can arrange for personalized tours with an experienced guide. Helicopter flights and nature tours can also be arranged.

Namatjira Restaurant and Gallery features a cozy outback setting. Guests can relax by the open log fire while enjoying local cuisine.

Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is located 81 mi from Alice Springs. The property serves as a great base to explore the surrounding areas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Discovery Parks - Glen Helen has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 23, 2012

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Pool table

Hiking

Entertainment staff

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Guest reviews

7.5
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Categories:
  • Staff 8.8
  • Facilities 6.7
  • Cleanliness 7.5
  • Comfort 7.1
  • Value for money 6.4
  • Location 9.2
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  • Marialice United States of America

    “After staying in similar lodgings as King’s Canyon and Uluru - for the same price, we had bathrooms IN the rooms instead of a communal bathroom. The beds were larger - well, can I just say it again - toliets & showers insuite!”

  • Steve Australia

    “Peaceful location with beautiful scenery all around. Loved the experience. Great for a family. Manager Mardelle was wonderful and really made us feel very welcome. great food for dinner & breakfast.”

  • Kim Australia

    “The location is spectacular with the outdoor deck/terrace and our room overlooking the stunning red cliffs. Our room was lovely having been recently renovated and the staff were all friendly and accommodating.”

  • Jason Australia

    “The view was spectacular. The refurbishment looks great”

  • Catherine Australia

    “the staff at Glen Helen are the most helpful & friendly that I have ever encountered. they give the meaning hospitality understanding thanks guys/gals for making my stay a great experience”

  • Jennifer Australia

    “Great location. Lovely views at the bar/restaurant.”

  • Hannah Australia

    “Rooms are nicely done, staff are very friendly and the food is amazing!!”

  • Catherine Australia

    “Loved how genuine and kind the staff were. Great hospitality, couldn’t have asked for more!”

  • Zdenka Australia

    “Perfect location with awesome people working there. Staff was very helpful and very friendly, we felt like at home. Very positive vibes all around the place. And swim in the gorge was pretty cool too. Very yummy dinners too. Would love to go back !!”

  • Rod Australia

    “We had a most enjoyable meal at the restaurant...promptly cooked and served to our specifications. The staff were most friendly and attentive to our needs.”

Property questions and answers
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  • is there going to be a fun-time new years party?
    G'day thank you for your enquiry. Glen Helen will be open for New Years Eve but unfortunately there are no plans for any events this year.
    Answered on November 26, 2021
  • fridge in the room?
    Bar fridge supplied
    Asked about: Standard Room - Sleeps 3 • Answered on January 30, 2022
  • Hi, in the event of covid related border closure within the 14 days would the lodge be able to offer free cancellation?
    Thank you for your enquiry. Yes a full refund would be offered for any Covid related cancellations.
    Asked about: Standard Room - Sleeps 2 (Escarpment View) • Answered on October 21, 2021
  • I'm a 65 year old teacher who will be travelling to Alice with my husband John in late June 2020. We would like to spend 3 or 4 nights at Glen Helen Resort. We are keen on doing moderate walks and learning more about the Aboriginal people of the area. Could you recommend some activities we could do over 3 or 4 days. We'll have a 2WD. Kind regards, Kerry Snell
    Hi Kerry, There are plenty of walks in the area ranging from mild to moderate in ability. These are sections of the Larapinta Trail on Namatjira Drive. Some are restricted to 4wd access others you can by 2wd. Winter period is a great time of year to do them. Papunya - local community & arts centre is not accessible by 2WD. Hermannsburg is 1 hr drive on a sealed road. Currently there is no Indigenous talks at Glen Helen however it is something we are looking into. Standley Chasm I believe may offer this-not sure if this is just for tour groups. Something you may like to ring & inquire with them directly. Look forward to seeing you in June. Regards management
    Answered on January 1, 2020
  • Hi I noticed that you do a great breakfast. Do you provide lunches or dinners? If not, do you sell food for cooking on the bbq? Thank you. Dorothy
    G'day Dorothy thank you for your enquiry. Our Restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday for breakfast lunch and dinner. We do offer other alternatives for Monday and Tuesday. Thanks!
    Answered on October 21, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Simpson's Gap
    0.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Ormiston Gorge
    7.5 miles
  • Lake Glen Helen Gorge
    0.2 miles
How to get to Discovery Parks - Glen Helen from Alice Springs Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Namatjira Gallery Restaurant

    Food: Australian, Local

    Menu: À la carte

Resort Facilities at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Fenced pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Discovery Parks - Glen Helen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discovery Parks - Glen Helen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Glen Helen Homestead Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with Visa or Mastercard credit cards.
Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Please inform Discovery Parks - Glen Helen of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Discovery Parks - Glen Helen

  • Room options at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen include:

    • Family
    • Triple
    • Double

  • Yes, Discovery Parks - Glen Helen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Discovery Parks - Glen Helen is 1,500 feet from the center of Glen Helen.

  • Discovery Parks - Glen Helen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Entertainment staff

  • The prices at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Discovery Parks - Glen Helen is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Discovery Parks - Glen Helen has 1 restaurant:

    • The Namatjira Gallery Restaurant

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Discovery Parks - Glen Helen by:

    • Car 1h 30min