Had everything you needed on site.Shop ,petrol,food.

We loved this place. Main bed was good,although a little firm for me but overall great. My only suggestion would be to instal a solid security flyscreen so we could leave the door open at night. A bit stuffy with the aircon on all night. Great place for kids with the feeding of the wallabies at night. A great attraction. Friendly staff with the exception of the French girl on the night shift but otherwise very pleasant staff.

We were there 8 days and would have liked another week to see everything. For tours go with Emu Run. Very competent people in charge I felt very safe and secure. If going on the 6 a. M Uluru bus tour returning at midnight be aware that it is not a very comfortable coach, a bit rocky and bumpy so if you suffer from motion sickness ask for up front of bus. Try to go to the Aboriginal settlements not listed in the tour books a bit further out of town if you are after original paintings, they are much cheaper than anywhere else and you can see the artist direct.

A must see is Palm Valley, amazing, again this is in a high stepped 4WD An interesting day! Again very competent staff. Stanley Casem is nice also. Where to eat - The Tavern at the Heavitree Gap was reasonably priced. Sunday Roast for . Sporties in the Todd Mall have nice food also.

Book Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge, or Alice Springs Accommodation and Hotels.

Expensive for something so basic

I thought it was very expensive for what seemed like a very basic motel style accommodation. It was rated as 'deluxe' yet the room was very dark and 1970's style, the bathroom very small and dingy, the room let in all the smoke from outside (not very nice being woken up by smoking from work staff outside at 6am - especially when I specifically requested a non-smoking room). Plus the shower had no hot water (which was fixed on day 2 which was good).

Yes the reception area has been refurbished but I'd rather the rooms were a much better standard when you are paying 0 per night.

Don't walk alone at night as really you don't feel safe, although you should be ok in the day. Check out Keller's restaurant - fabulous food and service.

Book Aurora Alice Springs, or Alice Springs Accommodation and Hotels.