Larapinta Trail Trailhead - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Macdonnell Station - 9 min drive
Alice Springs, NT (ASP) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 8 min drive
Alice Springs Brewing Co - 10 min walk
Watertank Cafe - 9 min drive
Asian Noodle House - 9 min drive
The Juicy Rump - 7 min drive
About this property
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Suburban Alice Springs campsite in Ross with free parking
Along with an outdoor pool, this campsite has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. All 78 accommodations provide conveniences such as fridges and coffee makers, plus balconies and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include hairdryers, ironing boards and free toiletries.
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Cots/infant beds and Rollaway/extra beds are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the campsite include an outdoor pool.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Cot
Restaurants on site
Heavitree Gap Tavern
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Bedrooms
Rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Conference space
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Services and conveniences
ATM
Housekeeping (daily)
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the suburbs
Things to do
Shopping
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
2 floors
78 units
Access via exterior corridors
Connecting units available
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Heavitree Gap Lodge
Heavitree Gap Outback
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Heavitree Gap Outback Ross
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge Ross
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge Campsite
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge Campsite Ross
Frequently asked questions
Does Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge located?
Located in Ross, this campsite is steps away from Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park and Heavitree Gap. Alice Springs Desert Park and Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs.
The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning staff were most obliging in providing extra service if there was a requirement.. such as sugar, tea, milk, blankets etc.
Kudos to the groundsmen for their efforts to keep all clean and tidy.
Nice place to spend the night while passing through Alice, helpful and nice staff and communicated instructions well when arriving in late. Rooms were clean and tidy, with plenty of room and the lodge was peaceful and far enough from the road there is little noise. Well recommended and no complaints!!
We arrived in time for the feeding of the wallabies which is why we booked this motel. It was wonderful to see the wallabies come down from the mountains. A real family experience. When we wanted to go to the town of Alice Springs, the owner of the site drove us and was so friendly and informative about sights to see on the way. The free shuttle service was a bonus and leaves at set times but not on Saturdays so we got a taxi for $20 into town. There is a well stocked supermarket and a tavern that sells reasonable pub grubAll the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The wifi was not good as we only managed to access it once. If you want a room then check that it is not backing onto the road or if so go for rooms 107-113 as these are least noisy. For the price, Heavitree lodge is great.
A bit out from town but we walked it in under an hour. Rooms are brilliant and the girl at reception is very sound also. As far as value for money goes this place won't be beaten, clean rooms, pool, excellent price, brilliant!!
Close to the centre of Alice Spings for all your shopping needs Though the best feature of this Accommadation is the opurtunity to feed the local Rock Wallabies right at your front door. Great experiance for the young and old
I stayed here with my fiance the night before and the night after a week driving and camping in the outback. We picked up a hire car at Alice Springs airport and it was only a ten minute drive to Heavitree. It was another short drive to the central shopping area where we picked up supplies for our trip. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in a motel room but there is also powered and non-powered camping available. The room had a double and two single beds so was more than big enough for the two of us. There is a tavern on site which does great breakfast and dinner. In the evenings they have live music as well. The highlight of staying here was feeding the wild rock wallabies that come into the site in the late afternoon. I would definitely stay here again.
It is a motel block in a caravan park but quite Ok for an overnight stop. The rooms are fairly large and have a double and a single bed in them and the prices (by NT standards) were reasonable. There are not many eating options nearby except for the pub in the complex that did good pub food.
Nice room, clean and tidy. Customer service was great, there was even a shuttle bus to and from town saving on waiting for a bus. Highlight was feeding wild rock wallabes by the side of the hotel!
Mark
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Apr 2013
Disliked: Room comfort
Not happy Jan
For the price of the hotel it was OK, but you would not be able to charge any extra.
The rooms are due for a periodic clean, as we had cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and dust built up under furniture. The main problem with our room is that the bed was way to small, it must of been the smallest double bed you could get , our feet were hanging a foot over the end of the bed and the springs were digging in our backs. It was that uncomfortable we cancelled our last night and went elsewhere.
Our room was dirty and all the linen were moisty, but we fed the wallabies early in the morning and it was great!
laluna
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
22 Aug 2012
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Prettier view of the countryside and gap than if we,d stayed closer to the town. Long walk to town, but a nice one. Helpful front desk service.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Ben
16 June 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All you need at fantastic value for money!
Compared to what we got at some of the other very expensive and so called "up market hotels" - this place is absolutely fantastic. We were very skeptical about the price at first and didn't know what to expect but was willing to risk it for one night. We were pleasantly surprised - although not the newest and most up market place, the value for money by comparison to the other very more expensive hotels in Alice Springs is light years ahead of the rest. The only disappointment we had was that we wasted money on a more expensive hotel a couple of nights before.
A simple, yet comfortable and very nice place to stay with value for money and everything you need.
Ben
6/10 Okay
older female
10 May 2012
Liked: Staff & service
don't expect much
Had no idea this would be a kind of "motel." Desk staff was really excellent but the place is old and very minimum accommodations though clean. Bathroom very small. There was a camping ground directly connected to the motel and we were quite a way out from the main area of Alice Springs. There is a small market for the campers where we bought a frozen dinner and used the microwave in our room (with dishes, etc.) and had a quick dinner in the room! The event of the day is the feeding of the small wild kangaroos!The whole area of Alice Springs is very small and "rustic." If you aren't looking for luxury and splendor, you will enjoy it! (Viator Tours offers a "Hop On-Hof-Off Tour" which is an excellent (and inexpensive)way to see the local area...and they pickup and dropoff at hotel!