Name: Glen Helen Lodge
Address: 1 Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell Ranges , 0871 Glen Helen, Australia, 1 Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, 0871, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $129 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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Resort Glen Helen Lodge

1 Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell Ranges , 0871 Glen Helen, Australia –

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June 12, 2016

The air conditioning worked well. The beds were comfortable.

Wayne, United States of America

Awesome room facing the river and the gorge, clean, tidy and modern bathroom.

Francis, Australia

Wonderful, outback style place. Great view and swimming in the gorge!

Kurt, United States of America

This is extreme outback so more expensive than elsewhere but worth every cent. Our room was basic but clean and comfortable and faced the brilliant red walls of the gorge. The restaurant meal was excellent. There's a BBQ and outdoor cooking facilities to cook your own. Easy walk to the beautiful waterhole and Finke River.

Yvonne, Australia

The staff were very hard working and enthusiastic but there needed to be a few more of them. The restaurant staff were very professional and made our dining experience very pleasant. The dinner and live entainment was also very good. The location in Gorge was lovely.

Geoffrey, Australia

This rustic hotel way out in the outback had a first rate chef!!! Delicious food!

Judy, United States of America

Great view from our room. Friendly staff. Wonderful meal in the restaurant. A great place to stay at the end of the drive to the West MacDonnell Ranges on the way to Kings Canyon.

Joy, Canada

Really nice surroundings, very friendly staff, excellent bbq despite that it is so far from everything.

Dennis, Vietnam

under new management, staff are working enthusiastically

Anonymous, Australia

The location overlooking the Finke River and the surrounding cliffs is spectacular, which can also be enjoyed from the breakfast and dinner tables.

Magnus, Switzerland

9.1

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
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What guests loved the most:
“The air conditioning worked well. The beds were comfortable.”

Wayne United States of America
“Awesome room facing the river and the gorge, clean, tidy and modern bathroom.”

Francis Australia
“Wonderful, outback style place. Great view and swimming in the gorge!”

Kurt United States of America
“This is extreme outback so more expensive than elsewhere but worth every cent. Our room was basic but clean and comfortable and faced the brilliant red walls of the gorge. ”

Yvonne Australia
“The staff were very hard working and enthusiastic but there needed to be a few more of them. The restaurant staff were very professional and made our dining experience very pleasant. ”

Geoffrey Australia
“This rustic hotel way out in the outback had a first rate chef!!! Delicious food!”

Judy United States of America
“Great view from our room. Friendly staff. Wonderful meal in the restaurant. A great place to stay at the end of the drive to the West MacDonnell Ranges on the way to Kings Canyon.”

Joy Canada
“Really nice surroundings, very friendly staff, excellent bbq despite that it is so far from everything.”

Dennis Vietnam
“under new management, staff are working enthusiastically”

Australia
“The location overlooking the Finke River and the surrounding cliffs is spectacular, which can also be enjoyed from the breakfast and dinner tables.”

Magnus Switzerland

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Glen Helen! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Glen Helen! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Hiking

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Simpson's Gap
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Ormiston Gorge River
7.5 miles
Glen Helen Gorge Lake
0.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were very friendly and great location and view from the alfresco dining / beer garden.”

Paul

Australia

7.9

“This was the highlight of our two weeks in and around Alice Springs. Staff are fabulous and friendly, food is great and a low key feeling makes everything relax...”

Geoff

Australia

“What a great place to stay!It is the only accommodation apart from camping within hundreds of kilometres.The room is basic but the bed was very comfortable and ...”

Janice

Australia

8.7

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Namatjira Gallery Restaurant

Food: Australian, Local

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Glen Helen Lodge 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.

“This is extreme outback so more expensive than elsewhere but worth every cent. Our room was basic but clean and comfortable and faced the brilliant red walls of the gorge. The restaurant meal was excellent. There's a BBQ and outdoor cooking facilities to cook your own. Easy walk to the beautiful waterhole and Finke River.”

Yvonne

“The staff were very hard working and enthusiastic but there needed to be a few more of them. The restaurant staff were very professional and made our dining experience very pleasant. The dinner and live entainment was also very good. The location in Gorge was lovely.”

Geoffrey

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Newest Reviews for Glen Helen Lodge

Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Wayne
United States of America
5.4

“You'll stay because it's the only option in Glen Helen.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our bathroom had stale urine in the toilet. Smelled disgusting. The food is really expensive.
The air conditioning worked well. The beds were comfortable.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facilities need to be updated. Even a thorough fix would do. You pay more as they are generating their own power and are isolated. Understand that.
The staff were amazing (thank you!). Good food too. Although the facilities need revamping, they were kept clean. Beautiful location.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Magnus
Switzerland
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The location overlooking the Finke River and the surrounding cliffs is spectacular, which can also be enjoyed from the breakfast and dinner tables.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Nicole
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bunk rooms were tiny. No room for bags, no where to hang a towel. No screens on the windows and I was in a bunk without aircon. Showers are ok if you’re not modest. Extra hooks and a shelf would have made all the difference-so I didn’t have to open the curtain to get my towel & clothes.
Excellent location and affordable. Nice staff and great meals. Good break from tenting.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

John
Australia
6.7

“Nice area but facilities needs upgrading.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I understand the place is very old and probably the only facility in the area, but it doesn't take much to brighten the place and fix some minor defects. Our room obviously had a mirror next to the bed , and where it once was mounted was not painted, making it more obvious there was a mirror there at one stage.A handle on front door was nearly falling of , and the door puller was broken. When we got our key we were not told of the tea and coffee making facility. For the price of our room , a bottle of water would have been fantastic.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Jennifer
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No tea/coffee facilities in room.
Close proximity to Glen Helen Gorge and the other attractions in West MacDonnell Ranges.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 7, 2018

Collin
Australia
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very basic
Location. Given the location facilities were good. Bathrooms in lodge modern and clean.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

NirSch
Israel

14 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting in the middle of nature. Good food options for breakfast and dinner, gas available. Swimming both in the gorge and in the pool. Excellent.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Ann
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi was minimal, and when you don’t have phone service that was a pain (not because we wanted to watch YouTube, haha but for accessing our bank accounts etc). But what to do - you’re in the middle of nowhere so that’s to be expected!
I was pleasantly surprised by Glen Helen Lodge, as it’s only a 2-star hotel. You’re in the “middle of nowhere”, so not much choice... BUT the rooms are clean and comfortable, roomie and the bathrooms have been modernized so were quite nice! Ok yes, so it’s not 5-star but the place is t as “sketchy” as I thought it might be - it was very clean and comfortable! The staff were all super friendly, and the meals were huge and very good. Our three teenagers were well fed! The outdoor dining area is warm/cozy with little lights and lots of tables. I really liked Glen Helen Lodge - for the middle of nowhere, it was great!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Garry
France

2 helpful votes
5.0

“don't go until they renovate and care about their guests”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Constant 24h of loud noise of the diesel generator (close to bedrooms as well) ruins the whole place totally. it's complete scandal. One expects quiet at some point at least. Also if you need to stay, only accept to be in rooms 1 to 8. + restaurant food is atrocious.
the view is paradise.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Roger
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really. Perhaps a couple of more options in Glen Helen to stay overnight.
Location is great when travelling in the Red Centre. Nice view of our room and quite relaxing experience staying overnight at this property.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 29, 2018

Paul
Australia
Age group: 45 – 54
7.9

“Glen Helen Homestead ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Top of the line accommodation was quite basic.
The staff were very friendly and great location and view from the alfresco dining / beer garden.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Deb
Australia
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Camp kitchen outdoors basic. Room no curtains, very basic.
Location to gorges and walks

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 6, 2018

David
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.2

“A hidden gem - don't drive past it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Glen Helen is a hidden gem off the Namatjira Drive. It may look a bit basic - hell, it is a bit basic - but the location and views are to die for, the food is excellent and plentiful, the staff are lovely, and the whole "vibe" of the place is calming and beautiful. I was genuinely sad to have to leave.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 31, 2018

Cass
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64
8.3

“O outback Charm”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
What an amazing location and ambience

Stayed in August 2018

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