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Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Mountain view
Outdoor banquet area
Property grounds
Standard Room-Sleeps 2 (Escarpment View) | Bed sheets
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Namatjira Drive, West MacDonnell Ranges, Mount Zeil, NT, 0872
  • Popular LocationGlen Helen Gorge6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrmiston Gorge9 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Room-Sleeps 2 (Escarpment View) | View from room

Standard Room-Sleeps 2 (Escarpment View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room- Sleeps 4 | Terrace/patio

Standard Room- Sleeps 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Free bottled water
Freezer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room - Sleeps 3 | Terrace/patio

Standard Room - Sleeps 3

8.4/10 Very Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Mount Zeil

Located in Glen Helen, Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen is in the mountains and on a river. Larapinta Trail Section 10 Trailhead and Larapinta Trail Section 12 Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Glen Helen Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Glen Helen Gorge - 6 min walk
  • Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park - 9 min walk
  • Ormiston Gorge - 9 min drive
  • Larapinta Trail Section 10 Trailhead - 10 min drive
  • Ellery Creek Big Hole - 31 min drive

About this property

Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Namatjira Gallery, serves dinner.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: AUD 28.75 to 28.75 for adults and AUD 28.75 to 28.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Namatjira Gallery

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 28.75 to 28.75 for adults, and AUD 28.75 to 28.75 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Glen Helen Lodge Mount Zeil
Glen Helen Mount Zeil
Glen Helen Homestead

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Discovery Resorts - Glen Helen located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Glen Helen Gorge and Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park. Ormiston Gorge and Larapinta Trail Section 10 Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 154 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting with great facilities. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic view of the bluff from our room and the main dining deck which is very popular for pre dinner drinks and a great experience. Easy walk to the very scenic Glen Helen Gorge. Staff friendly and efficient. Room was comfortable and well appointed and modern. Only downside was the huge gap around the door which let the night cold compete with the air con. If you venture outside at night the sounds of tens of air cons competing with the porous doors to retain heat is matched by the throb of the diesel generator trying to keep up. The light pollution is a particular concern with garish fluorescent lights leaking light to the sky, so to look at the amazing stars out here you have to get in the car and drive several k’s down the road to appreciate this amazing spectacle Of particular concern though is the huge floodlight that points toward the gorge wall still blaring at two am and causing untold disruption to the wildlife there. Nobody to watch it - even if it was appropriate, so why? It would be great if management joined the 21st century in ecology and energy conservation which would make A great venue truly amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really disappointed that even after I’d emailed the business 6 weeks ago and let them know their website and advertising was misleading- website indicated the park was located in Alice Springs that this was not amended. I requested a menu 2 days before we arrived to sort out whether we would self cater at all and then opted not as the 3 course menu option looked like really good value but then when we arrived 2 days later the staff knew nothing about this menu option. Likewise opted not to buy more bottled water as it was supposedly provided but this too was not available. There was no apology or options offered for these issues which I thought when you were paying $270 per night for a very basic room, there might have been. Would recommend requesting a room away from the generator side of the property as many of the bathroom windows don’t close properly and the noise is quite loud overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort & great food
Clean, comfortable, renovated deluxe escarpment view room for 2 nights while exploring the area - west McDonnell ranges. Continental breakfast was adequate but both our evening meals were terrific. Thanks chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gillian, London

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was dirty, as was the bathroom. The room looked nothing like the pictures. We stayed 2 nights and the bed linen was not changed, in fact the bed was not even made! The bathroom was not cleaned either. The BBQ was so dirty that there were flames and we asked for it to be cleaned for the following evening but this did not happen. The Management of this Lodge were appalling - it was expensive for what it offered - dirty, run down rooms with terrible bathrooms. Sadly, it’s the only place there to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This lodge is very basic and quite rundown. It needs work done for it to be a comfortable stay. No effort to make it look decent. The food on the other hand was very good. A lovely lady from Chile at the reception desk was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location, rooms very basic and very Very over priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location very good for exploring the surrounds. Accommodation is aging and needs refurbishing. However, comfortable in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The diesel generator located immediately behind the rooms make them noisy and smelly, if you need to stay there then the camp sites probably are a lot quieter and have fresh air than the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Col, Hermannsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Bathroom surprisingly spacious though the sliding door could be a little bigger to allow for complete closure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Room area too small, no chair, lower level of bunk bed too low and will hit your head when sit down and get up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel rooms were sufficient though rustic. We heard the buzzing of the generator all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quaint cabins, somewhat worn.
Quaint cabins, somewhat worn. View was of river and bluff was beautiful. The only accommodation for miles around. So you stay here to explore the area, not because it is a vacation resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stop along to the way to Uluru
Beautiful outdoor sitting area where you can grab a bite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location. Great staff. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the outlook from the bar. Also enjoyed the cooked breakfast after travelling for days on the same home made brekkie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019