Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is located within West MacDonnell National Park, 11 km 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. The staff at the information desk can arrange for personalised tours with an experienced guide. Helicopter flights and nature tours can also be arranged. Namatjira Restaurant and Gallery boasts a cosy outback setting. Guests can relax by the open log fire while enjoying local cuisine. Glen Helen Homestead Lodge is located 130 km from Alice Springs. The property serves as a great base to explore the surrounding areas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Billiards

Hiking

Entertainment staff


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Brad
    Australia Australia
    Appreciated having the comfort of the property in such a spectacular location. All the amenities were provided. Sitting on the deck with a drink looking at the sunset was amazing.
  • Scarom
    Australia Australia
    Located in the Ormiston Ranges the location is spectacular , the room was large with bunk beds and a queen bed , it was very nicely decorated and felt cosy with a good heating system and medium sized fridge. The room was serviced each day at no...
  • Glen
    Australia Australia
    This is a great place to base yourself to do many activities in the West MacDonnell ranges. What a shame it will be closed for two years. The rooms were clean comfortable bedroom as was the ensuite. The outdoor area looking at the escarpment was...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Namatjira Gallery Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local

Resort facilities of Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Fence around pool
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash is not accepted Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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

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

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

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

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