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 $139 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.5

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Resort Glen Helen Lodge

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

The view and the restaurant sitting was awesome. Its very cozy and close to nature.

Sadia, Australia

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

No other choices if you want to stay in glen helen. At least nice view on the canyon

Anonymous, France

under new management, staff are working enthusiastically

Anonymous, Australia

9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“The view and the restaurant sitting was awesome. Its very cozy and close to nature.”

Sadia Australia
“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
“No other choices if you want to stay in glen helen. At least nice view on the canyon”

France
“under new management, staff are working enthusiastically”

Australia

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 8.9 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 (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

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

“Nice staff, great location , clean rooms”

Lilly

France

7.5

“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

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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 accommodations 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.

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: April 18, 2019

Tracy
Australia
3.3

“Not pleasant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The smell of sewerage was terrible.
The restaurant food was good.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very expensive for what is provided...there was nowhere to put our bags in the room. A few glasses in the room would have enabled us to drink more easily out of the bottles we had in the fridge that we brought.
Great location. It's obvious there is work going on to update the facilities.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Jenny
Australia
6.3

“It was ok for our needs but nothing resort like about it, should be called a homestead.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite expensive for what you get. Rooms are very basic and had an unpleasant aroma. Toiletries supplied barely enough for one person. Untidy around the place, towels and shoes left by others outside rooms.
Gorgeous views of gorge, especially at night when the fairy lights were on. Dinner portions were very filling and tasted nice.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Nick
Australia
5.8

“A basic accommodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room had a window frame with a visible infestation of white ants/ termites A place that needs maintenance A very small room
The view of the cliff face the waterhole The friendly staff The cook tried hard

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Abbas Sibai
Lebanon
Age group: 25 – 34

5 helpful votes
2.9

“Tourist trap, over priced with almost no Service.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Limited free wifi which is only available in the reception area. It is important to know there was no Vodafone coverage in the area, thus totally no internet nor you can call. The area is full of flies (insects). Overpriced and kind of monopoly option to stay in since it is in the middle of nowhere.
The overpriced kangaroo dinner was very nice and tasty! The place is big as horizontal landscape and quite which make the place a calm area to sleep fast.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Anonymous
Austria

1 helpful vote
4.6

“THE worst value for money rate to be had”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
THE worst value for money rate I have ever had. AUD 180,-- for a grubby and shabby room. This is the outback, yes, and of course everything will be more expensive than normal. However, "Outback" doesn't have to mean thin rags (like super-cheap lining) instead of proper curtains, three hairs in the shower, windows and doors that do not close properly (if there is a gust of wind, it blows right through, even if all windows and the door of the room are closed), a missing lamp cover and, worst of it all, CONSTANT torture-like noise (day and night, it just never stops)!! The whole property has a loveless (window seemingly broken for ages ...) and neglected air to it. Better drive out from Alice Springs and back the same day ....
Friendly personnel (young girls seemingly sadly left to their own devices)

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Jack
Australia
6.3

“Worth staying for the access to beautiful area.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Property is very run down & facilities are poor.
Location great. Staff tried hard

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 25, 2019

Krysia
Australia
8.8

“A great place to stay the night making our visit to the West Mac Ranges less rushed, hence more plea”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking area quite dusty making it difficult to wheel across luggage to room.Faulty air con
Unexpected high quality of dinner cuisine,great place for star gazing,fabulous location in the outback

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 22, 2019

Halina
United Kingdom
7.1

“Lovely location, comfort and facilities could be improved.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was like one you would expect in a backpackers lodge. Supper was very disappointing.
Breakfast and location were good. the staff were helpful and friendly

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

Vaidotas Puzas
Lithuania
Age group: 35 – 44

3 helpful votes
6.7

“Great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This is a former cattle station, what you can expect? :) You don't have many choices in the bush, and if you decided to go there, this is a good place to have a relaxing night.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 24, 2019

Maximilian
Germany
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Price for a room is quite high for a room.
Surrounding is very beautiful with a beautiful creek for a swim. Food is very good in the restaurant.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 16, 2019

Lilly Livingstone
France

2 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite worn out altogether. The rooms and the buildings really need a makeover. Expensive breakfast
Nice staff, great location , clean rooms

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 13, 2019

Nila
Australia
7.1

“Good basic motel lacking TV and tea and coffee making in rooms.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No tea and coffee making in the room. I've never encountered this in Australia before and it is so needed in a hot dusty dry location. Only one free small water in the fridge for 3 occupants of the room. No TV in the room but reception was available because there was a TV in the restaurant. Noise from next door room could be heard through thin walls. One tiny rubbish bin for bathroom and mainroom. This place calls itself a 'lodge' and a 'resort'. It is neither! It is a good basic motel with minimal comforts. It needs to drop the fancy names that don't fit what you find there.
The bed was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was modernised. The airconditioner worked well in the heat. There was a pool to swim in. The motel is 300m walk from the gorge. Food good.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 25, 2019

Anuj
India
9.2

“excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Ambience, setting in the gorge, country feel from outside yet rooms were tidy and clean. Staff was super good. Unfortunately, we had to leave same night we checked-in due to Emergency Evacuation (Bush fire issue). But, we were given an excellent accommodation in Alice Springs for rest of our stay. Manager was very responsive and supportive. We missed living our complete stay at Glen Lodge due to evacuation.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 21, 2019

Thomas Van Boeckel
Switzerland
5.0

“Too expensive for what it is”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Insane price of bottle water Lack of kettle in budget room Bugs all over the terasse in January means sitting outsidw is impossible. Wifi limited to 200 Mo a day
Kangaroo steak

Stayed in January 2019

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