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Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

3.5 star property

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Relax by the curved pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Guests can dine al fresco by the fire pit, surrounded by trees and a building.
Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our hotel's dining area.
Stroll through the serene grounds, surrounded by a majestic tree and a modern hotel building.
Simple, single-story buildings surrounded by trees in a natural setting.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, Petermann, NT, 0872
  • Kathleen Springs
  • Kings Canyon
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Watarrka National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Lodge Room - 1 Double Bed

Budget Lodge Room - 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Lodge Room - Quad

Budget Lodge Room - Quad

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Budget lodge room - 2 single beds

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room - Refurbished

Deluxe Room - Refurbished

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden

Standard Room - 2 Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kings Canyon

With a stay at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon in Petermann, you'll be 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Watarrka National Park and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Kathleen Springs. .This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Kings Canyon.

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Watarrka National Park - 12 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback BBQ and Grill - Kings Canyon Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Desert Oaks Bistro - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Watarrka National Park
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned guestrooms. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and shopping on site.
You can enjoy a meal at Carmichaels serving the guests of Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Carmichaels - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carmichaels

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.9 percent for credit card payments
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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kings Canyon Resort

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Derry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nichola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very expensive for what you get and no supplies to have a bbq yet 30 ks down the road at kings creek they offered this which would’ve been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
didn,t like the cold showers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness

Brit review Kings Canyon

Very basic accomodation, no ensuite bathroom/toilet. TV didnt work. Bar/restaurant excellant. Food, beer and music very good Toilet block , ladies dirty, alot of toilets didnt work. However no where else to stay?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rented a standard queen cabin which was more like a prison cell with a bed on a metal frame that was very squeaky and had a thin mattress. Nowhere to hang clothes or put them away. Air conditioner was loud and barely worked. Communal bathrooms had good showers and were never crowded. The sunset viewing deck was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cherilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok, but we were not advised when booking that the room did not have a bathroom, but a group/common bathroom and toilet that was a 30 meter outside walk. The price we aid for the room should have included a private bathroom within the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Alice Springs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent set up, great friendly staff and incredible scenery
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff all very friendly, rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hande

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subject: Refund Request Due to Accommodation Shortages and Early Departure Dear Officer, I made a reservation to stay at your hotel between March 6 check-in and check-out dates on March 11. However, I had to leave early on March 9 due to some shortcomings I encountered during my stay and I request a refund for the days I did not stay. The information provided at the time of booking was insufficient and I experienced the following deficiencies: • There was no chair to sit outside the closet and bed to put the clothes in the hotel room. • It was not stated that the toilet and bathroom were outside the room. • It was not stated that the WiFi was not in the rooms, only in the restaurant and reception. • On the first day, the air conditioner in my room was not working and there was no remote control, so the room was changed the next day. Due to these shortcomings, I had to leave the hotel on March 9th before completing my reservation. I would like to request a refund for the nights between 9-11 March when I did not stay. I am waiting for you to get back to start the relevant refund process. I can share payment receipt or reservation information in order to speed up the necessary procedures. Thank you, I wish you good work. Your name hande nur ergin Reservation Number #73044640215670 Contact 61 450 323 680 handergin@gmail.com
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Canyon was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Would recommend but just for one night

Room was okay for one night- tired paintwork but clean enough and toilet block and showers were clean with plenty of hot water in the showers The bar was great- good value happy hour and large selection of food. Food was a little dry but okay. Had the buffet breakfast which was good value Would recommend if passing through and need a place for one night We stayed in the basic room- double bed but not en suite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neilda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in a king room, and it was great. Clean, updated, and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location to visit Kings Canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hakki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We didn't realise there was no toilet n shower in the room, no Wi fi, no wardrobe, not even hooks to hang clothes, no chairs to seat on. But we blame Expedia for booking us 300 km away from the Uluru, we had to forfeit two days of stay and check out early so that we can move closer to Uluru.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a lodge. It was basic and clean, but it seems that most of the accommodation uses onsite toilets and showers. Fine for youngsters, but not so great for more mature travellers who need the facilities several times a night. I feel that this should have been made clearer in the literature, prior to booking, especially for overseas travellers who are not familiar with the place. Such a contrast to Yulara which was super. Basically it is a camp site. However, the food was excellent and also the bar staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property totally met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoeuth Lee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The accommodation and service for check in and check out are awesome and top quality. Questions and concerns were answered with no caveats. They either provide or not. So simple. Love the walkable distances to the dinning cafe and bar options as well as the small hiking areas to the Light Towers and back. Lots of the areas are secluded and has an outdoor feeling even though you’re staying in 5 star top notch hotel and accommodations. Will be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are quite modern but extremely small. The bed takes up most of the room. It accommodates one person with one large suitcase but for 2 people with 2 suitcases and two carryon bags; 3 out of our 4 bags are on the floor and become trip hazards. It’s a shame that the pool closes at 6 pm because we like to swim after a long day of sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic hotel

One room was great the deluxe the other room really nit worth the price a bit like sleeping in a container there was an awful smell and the air conditioner not great a lot of money for basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Long walk to amenities

The accomodation is set far back from reception and the bar. Its a very long hot walk to get to both. Otherwise the room was perfect. Really modern and new
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is clean but the pool is not clean and very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025