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A friendly Australian homestay B&B in a quiet tranquil setting, close to the centre of town. Room 1 (Queen Bed, sleeps 2) and Room 2 (Queen Bed and Single Bed, sleeps 3) share an unattached bathroom. Our Family Room (Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds, sleeps 5) has its own en-suite, dining and fridge. We have wireless, a swimming pool, air-conditioning, fans and heating throughout the home, doonas on all beds, ample hanging space, and an exchange library Home cooked breakfast or continental breakfast available as requested. Our large back garden has native birds that visit each day. Tea/coffee available anytime with self help service. There is ample off street parking. The kitchen (with seperate guest fridge)and lounge area are both available to guests. We are happy to assist you in your touring needs (we have plenty of maps and brochures available) to ensure you have an enjoyable stay in the Red Centre, Alice Springs.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
Location
4 Cassia Ct, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870 Australia
Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
54 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Kathy and Karl’s place is a home away from home. They have thought of everything that you could need and can provide an abundance of great tips while on holiday. Thank you for having us stay in your home, it was a pleasure to meet you both.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kathy Fritz, Owner at Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
Responded 29 Mar 2021
I little affront but almost the same as WA in landscape, but glad you had a great holiday. Kathy
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Very well run with friendly and entertaining hosts. The place is in a green spot on East Side, within walking distance of the town with full amenities. Comfortable well equipped room and bathroom facilities. Tasty cooked breakfast. Kathy went out of her way to provide a memorable stay. I was only there for a couple of days for a funeral or would have used the pool and said hello to the chickens.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Kathy Fritz, Owner at Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
Responded 29 Mar 2021
We are so pleased yo enjoyed your stay with us. Kathy
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Stayed for 7 nights at Kathy's B&B and could not have been more satisfied. Made to feel very much at home. Loved our long chats over brekkie with both Kathy and Karl. Would recommend Kathy's place to anyone staying in Alice.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kathy Fritz, Owner at Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
Responded 29 Mar 2021
Thank you Kay for staying with us and enjoying your time with us. Kathy
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What a terrible experience. Other guests were appalled at the way I was treated. Apparently two ways to book this accommodation. Website Kathys Bnb. Or AirBnb. Soon found out if you book on airBnb Kathy ain’t too happy as she has to wait for her money (as she told me ). Hence I am a spoken to abruptly. Told off for not waiting in her lounge for the delivery of my pizza. Room had junk and an unused bar that looked awful The room had no atmosphere and was so far from homely. It cost me $170 for one night. The pillows were paper thin. The sheets cheap. Breakfast was provided I joined them ( Kathy and a couple in another room who had booked through the Kathys website ). I was instructed by Kathy to take the breakfast items from continental breakfast. Couple were having bacon and eggs I asked about the provision of bacon and eggs to which Kathy replied ‘ you don’t get that as you booked through air bnb and I have to wait for my money ‘ !!!! Was she serious. Yes.
Further on she continued to be rude and ignore me infront of the other guests who acknowledged my concerns with her attitude.
I discussed with her on leaving only to be told I was rude and my behaviour was not acceptable. What ??!! I had ordered the pizza and apparently that was a disruptive event I had not sat down with the other guests on my arrival but I didn’t even know they were guests till the morning as I thought they were Kathys friends. I had a shocking sleep and had to sms Kathy to postpone my breakfast until 7 am instead of 6 am as previously arranged That was apparently one of her concerns with me. She was cross at me for what seemed like the simple fact I had booked through air bnb Kathy - you need to take it off Airbnb if you don’t like their system You also need to be mindful of how your attitude may impact on people
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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They've lost it a bit It may have been good in the past but look at the pictures. This is really no longer possible in 2023 Stains in the carpet. Has anyone been killed here? Everything is old or paintless or worn out. Or all three I don't remember what I paid but it is always too much. Huge regret that the travel agency booked this. Luckily it's only a short night. Fortunately, Karl is nice. Kathy seems a little confused. The breakfast was so so. They try their best but they can't do it anymore. Who's going to tell them to retire? The neighborhood is also a bit… well….
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Ze zijn over hun hoogtepunt heen.
Het is oud en versleten.
Die het niet tenzij je van 1974 houdt
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I can highly recommend Kathy’s place. Exceedingly laid back and welcoming, with a wealth of leaflets and information. The bed was wonderful comfortable and the pool and garden a delight. Kathy and Karl manage that wonderful balance of being friendly and helpful and ygiving you your own space, so you staying in their home is not an imposition you don’t feel awkward, Nice touches like large bottles of toiletries which you are invited to make use of. Super pool and garden with plenty of seating in the shade for you to chill out in. A clear invitation to help yourself to tea and coffee at any time,and the best breakfast ever!
I flew in to Alice and left on the train, and Kathy offered in her confirming email to meet me at the airport and return me to the station when I left, which she did. They have a great book of photos of people who have stayed there with letters, cards and emails they have sent – all glowing talking about their stay and not surprisingly. The most welcoming of people a great example of what a B&B should be.
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Date of stay: January 2008
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed for 2 wonderful nights at Kathy's Place. Kathy and Karl are amazing hosts.Our room had everything that we needed with a very comfortable bed.They were happy for us to use their bbq and provided us with a brilliant cooked breakfast. Thanks Kathy and Karl for being so friendly and making us feel so welcome in your lovely home. It was a lovely quiet place to stay. Jill and Peter Albury.(see you in Albury Karl when you get your Valiant on the road)
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Date of stay: August 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from neischka, Owner at Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
Responded 16 Jan 2013
Thank you for your feed back on our B & B Jill and Peter. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and the breakfast and Barbie were to your liking. I do not see Karl and the valient out and running in the near future. Kind regards Kathy and Karl
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I go by the name of UYM2 but my real name is Wayne. I recently stayed four nights at Kathys Place (B and B) in Alice Springs The following items speak for themselves. : 1. I was picked up at the airport and taken to the b and b -at NO CHARGE. 2.Given the choice of a continental breakfast /cooked breakfast I choose BOTH each day and not charged a cent. 3.Fresh towels and a tidy made up bed were ever present 4. On 29.3.17 I had an early rise on a one day trip to Ayres Rock(Uluru). I had to leave at 6 am . Kathy got up at 5am and cooked me breakfast!! Now thats hospitality. 5. Both hosts (Kathy and Karl )were easy going -cheerful in fact. To take one example . Karl and I watched GERMAN NEWS together -even though my German is non-existent He translated it for me. His company was enjoyable. This is something that I would never watch on my own. 6.,Other guests were present during my stay-one girl on her own and two ladies travelling together. The cheery nature of the hosts pleased EVERYONE. We had breakfasts together and the conversations were by no means uninteresting. This is not the place for you if you want a lonely hotel. If you want a home away from home that makes you think about after you leave with fondness and a chuckle this is your cup of tea.
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Karl met us at arrivals and was a rather gracious host. After allowing us to enter our room and drop off luggage, he drove us downtown, first to locate our van rental, then to drop us for sightseeing. Kathy provides a cooked breakfast and leaves drinks available during the day. This B&B is located in a residential area outside of the main town. Walk, drive, or car service is necessary.
The bed was rather uncomfortable. It seems they would do well to replace them. Younger folk may not be as sensitive to this issue. We, however, awoke rather crippled.
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had chosen to stay here as all of our previous accommodation on this trip had been in hotels and apartments, i.e. in a more formal environment. We had hoped to come closer to Australian daily life here and were positively surprised. Our hosts Kathy and Karl provided us with a lot of insight into the town, the outback and Australian life style. They have a lovely garden with a covered terrace, pink parrots and a pool. There are 3 guest rooms in total so it will always have a personal atmosphere.
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Date of stay: November 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from neischka, Owner at Kathys Place Bed And Breakfast
Responded 7 Feb 2014
So please you come to stay with us in our family Home. We try to keep to the traditional Australian atmosphere and so pleased you enjoyed your relaxed stay with us. thank you for the review Kathy and Karl Fritz
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"Alice Springs apparently has a number of issues with swarming insects. Kathy's place was NOT invaded by beetles while we were there though the local hospital was crawling (darned adventure tourists had to get patched)"
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