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
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Budget Lodge Room - Quad
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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Budget lodge room - 2 single beds
10 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Deluxe Room - Refurbished
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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Standard Room - 2 Queens
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
About this property
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Watarrka National Park
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is not available.
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon. During your stay, you'll be close to Watarrka National Park. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
WiFi in some public areas for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and an ATM
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Watarrka National Park and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Kathleen Springs
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon. Free self parking is available.
This 3.5-star Petermann hotel is smoke free.
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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 0.9 per cent 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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
Kings Canyon Resort
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
257
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
337
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
238
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
120
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
48
7.4/10
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
Hoeuth Lee
Travelled with family and small children
17 Feb 2025
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.
Hoeuth Lee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Stephen, Toronto
13 Feb 2025
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.
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
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
The facilities had great potential but the rooms although having 4 spaces to sleep were not suited to a family of 4 with two teenage boys. Only 3 chairs in the room for 4 people, not enough towels for 4. Only really one dining place as other is closed for lunch and dinner.
For the cost paid the standard of accomodation is very very poor. Having stayed the night before in Alice paying half what we did at Kings canyon and in Alice being in luxury apartment the accommodation at Kings Canyon was beyond poor.
The toilet blocks were very old and in serious need of renewing.
The check in was ok. We asked for an update and was told would be an extra $500 on top of what we paid per night.
Again seriously overpriced.
The staff and food at the restaurant were great and can not be faulted
Because of the cost and quality of accommodation is the reasons people travel overseas.
Well kept grounds, clean, friendly. Rooms were also clean and comfortable. Big selection of food but poor cooking quality. Invest in a good chef will be a game changer for better tasting food. The food is there but you need someone who can cook.
Loved being back in my birth state, revisiting places I haven’t been to in 30 years, just thought the price was a little excessive for not getting a bathroom.
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Yvonne, State College
Travelled with family
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location but very outdated rooms that are overpriced for what you get. Bare cinderblock walls, no bathroom in the room. Common bathroom area was clean but in another building. Food at the restaurant was good and staff were friendly.
We had a wonderful time at Kings Canyon. Teresa, the resort supervisor, was extremely helpful and friendly. She made our stay enjoyable and even arranged tickets for us to see the Bruce Munro light installation. The room was comfortable and immaculate.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Mark
8 Jul 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Was unable to make contact with Kings Canyon Resort after paying for my reservation