Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
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Curtin Springs Wayside Inn

0 Lasseter Hwy Via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
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#1 of 2 motels in Alice Springs
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.1 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
They say home is where the heart is, even it it is spread over a million acres of remote Central Australia. Our lovely gardens provide an opportunity for you to take a break, unwind in what visitors refer to as an oasis. Our 27 accommodation rooms provide options for singles, families and groups in our en suite, family or budget rooms. Rooms with disabled access and full disabled bathrooms are available. We offer a perfect base from which to visit the Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon areas. Or stay a while and 'peel back the layers' by including our experiences, tours and hospitality in your travel plans. The historic Bough Shed offers the perfect place for a cold beer, hot cuppa or a lovely homestyle meal. A collection of our personal pictures and stories are available for visitors to share.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Public wifi
Bar / lounge
Walking tours
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
BBQ facilities
Convenience store
Self-serve laundry
Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Room features
Air conditioning
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Walk-in shower
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quirky Hotels
Family
Languages Spoken
English

Location

0 Lasseter Hwy Via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
Getting there
Connellan Airport
79.8 km
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Alice Springs Airport
273.4 km
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Jennifer T wrote a review Nov 2024
3.0 of 5 bubbles
An interesting stop. We found the toilets to be quite adequate and clean. We saw two people cleaning them. Any impression of unclean comes from the inevitable bugs that creep around or land in the toilets.
There is space for campers, powered or unpowered.
I was unsure of the 'convenience store' as there are no groceries but you can get a decent drink and a feed. The food is lovely - yummy salad, crunchy chips, filling steaks. Prices are just as one would expect out here - very high but we still had a good feed on a budget.
The dining area is in a beautiful setting under thatch - very cool and comfortable. You can read all about the history while you wait.
Fuel is very expensive and one is better off filling up elsewhere - Yulara for example.
Water is available and it is requested that a donation be left.
We were startled by the red headed gentleman behind the counter who was irritated by people asking questions. Perhaps retraining is required as he has no idea about hospitality and kept stabbing his finger at the menu or signs where we were told we would find the answers. Tired hot travellers don't walk into a strange store and immediately see every sign or price. He was rude and offensive and extraordinarily unhelpful. Shame, since everything else was lovely.
There is a beautiful avery. We saw Guinea fowl roaming around. There is a stunning view of Mt Conner. Still would recommend this stop even given the irritable man.
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Date of stay: October 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: If you are camping bring a broom to sweep away ants. There are gazillions of them but you can...
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jenni wrote a review June 2022
Sydney, Australia
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Location is great for getting to Uluru. Rooms are very basic but comfortable. Expensive for what is provided however having to take into account the remote location is how the situation is put into perspective. To include breakfast would have provided better value for money. Having to ask for toilet paper for our room wasn't ideal.
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Date of stay: May 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Don't set the bar too high and you won't be disappointed
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 30 Dec 2022
Thank you jenandsteve2016 for your review. I hope you had a wonderful time during your adventure to Central Australia.
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ELDiablo wrote a review May 2022
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in curtin springs for 2 nights to visit the nearby wonders of the Red Centre. The location is great for this as your close to Uluru/ Ayers Rock - mount olga and Also close to the equally impressive Kings Canyon

I think the main thing to bear in mind when reviewing a remote location is to remember that fact and not expect luxury
I have always said I’m happy if there is a hot shower and a bed so I’m not particularly bothered where I stay as my attitude is a room is literally just to sleep and get showered in the morning I want to be out all day.

The people I spoke to were all very friendly and I had no issues as all during my stay. It is expensive for the room your getting if your comparing it to accommodation in a big city however you are in a very remote area so it is to be expected. Also it is a lot cheaper than the other accommodation that was still available closer to Uluru/Ayers rock
If I am leaving a constructive review location and staff I spoke to here were great. However I think the rooms do need modernising, I also understand that COVID hit a lot of businesses very hard so it is understandable if businesses do not currently have the funds to do this. Also I would get rid of that cover that is not always washed on the beds the rooms were warm enough without it and I think it’s off putting for people to use. I was happy with just sheets
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 31 May 2022
Hi Shane H, thank you for taking the time to put up a review and for appreciating some of the issues that remote business deal with and have dealt with over the last 2 very very difficult years. I hope you had a wonderful time in Central Australia!
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Sunil925 wrote a review June 2021
Perth, Australia
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Had to stay here as Uluru is fully booked ..the guy with the mullet is rude and has racist undertones will almost treat you like you are unwelcome if you are not of Caucasian background. Overpriced food and overpriced accomodation don’t bother supporting these racists who are making money out of their location .the only saving grace was a older woman who just started a week ago who was nice and treated people well .
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 5 June 2021
I'm disappointed that we didn't meet your expectations during your stay. I do hope you found some wonderful experiences during your visit to Central Australia.
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TravellingBeeBrunei wrote a review Jan 2021
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here rather than at Yalara as we had passed it on a previous trip for fuel and were interested in the set up. It is a LOT more bang for your buck in my opinion than the options at Yalata. If you are going to the area, you aren’t wanting to hang out at the hotel all day (well, most people aren’t but it takes all sorts). Curtin Springs has accommodation that suited the needs of an extended family travelling. We had a suite with two bedrooms at either end, living room and bathroom in the middle. There were three single beds in one room and a queen in the other. I loved not having a TV, it meant I read some of the materials in the room- an introduction to the property, some NT publications. I definitely felt like I was having g the experience of staying in a station.

At night, your could see the Milky Way. It was SPECTACULAR. No other words for it. No night pollution, so still and silent. It was perfect. There were options to sit outside and have a chat but honestly after a day of walking and sightseeing, a cup of tea and sleep was welcome.

There are camp sites as well. This place would be awesome in a swag in the cooler months.

I do recommend bringing your own water- we were roadtripping and had heaps of potable water with us. Showering and teeth we used tap water but for drinking preferred our own. Would stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 5 June 2021
Thank you Briony for your thoughtful and lovely review. I'm so glad you had a wonderful stay with us.
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Sheryl Y wrote a review Aug 2021
Korumburra
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great little place to stay. Food was expensive but very nice. Most of the staff was very friendly except for one fella who I thought was very rude to two indigenous children waiting and wanting ice creams. I was behind them waiting too. As I asked if our dogs were aloud in the beer garden and he raised his voice at me also. “ as long as they behave themselves “. I was horrified at his response to me also. As for the shower/toilet facilities they were good but needs a mop in each one so we are able to mop the floors afterwards.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: BYO water.
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 1 Sept 2021
Thank you Sheryl Y for taking the time to put up your review. I really appreciate your wish to mop the floor after your shower, however, after having 8 mops stolen from the showers in the last month, we are no longer leaving any in this area. If you have come across something during your travels that overcomes the need for the mop versus the visitors that have a personal higher need for the mop - I would really love to hear about it.
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Shmitt S wrote a review July 2022
1.0 of 5 bubbles
OMG I haven't been treated so rudely since school days. I pulled up from exhaustion, was tired and couldn't carry on . Instantly I felt uncomfortable with the ginger guy mullet. He shouted the RULES and REGULATIONS to me. Dont do this, dont do that!! Very unsettling mannerism. Now reading the reviews before me I can see this guy needs to be removed, he is no good for their business. If he is part owner he needs to step back and out of customer service. Other problems I encurred was no toilet paper in shared toilets and the donga I stayed in cost me $120 for 1 night. No toilet no shower nothing. Sticky yucky floors. Probably cause they make you drink in your own wine in your tiny room. Your not allowed to drink outside your room. Imagine??? This forces you to buy their alcohol. Its just not a nice place to stay at. Keep driving and stay at Uluru. But make sure you fill up cause their the only service station also.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 30 Dec 2022
Thank you shmitts for your review. I do hope you asked to speak to a manager about your experience with us, as this is not what we would expect or hope that customers feel about their time with us.
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watermanIreland wrote a review Nov 2023
County Cork, Ireland
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Curtin Springs is foremost a cattle station of a million acres that has evolved to offer budget accommodation, food, shop, and fuel. It is a perfect base for visiting Uluru and its surrounding national park.
The food is simple but good and the staff are friendly and helpful.
If you want a real Oz experience, then this is he place for you.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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TraceyNT wrote a review June 2021
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband is a bush worker, he was driving home late from Docker River and stopped at Curtin Springs for fuel. He and I phoned the fuel station repeatedly to see when they were open. They do not answer their phone, they have their opening hours incorrectly online or their website. My husband pulled into the fuel station the lights were on and he could see people inside the building. As he approached they turned the lights off and hid, my husband had to sleep in his car as he didn't have enough fuel to make it home! How disgraceful is your “service” . Also the answering machine message is incredibly rude! It sounds like you need a change of occupation.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Lyndee Severin, Owner at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
Responded 5 June 2021
Good morning Tracey, travelling remotely is an art, with lots of pieces that fit together to keep everyone safe and moving. Our website on the opening page clearly states we are open from 7am until 7pm, as it's been for many months. Most nights recently it being well after 8.30pm when we close the doors. Like most businesses in Central Australia, we simply do not have the staff available to be open for any longer hours. We are answering phones for 18+ hours a day or have the answering machine on, where we return calls as soon as possible. Fuel is available at Docker River and Ayers Rock Resort before you get to us. I'm disappointed that we didn't meet your needs on this trip.
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Michael Ireland wrote a review May 2023
Bilgola, Australia
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Suggest a read about the history of this place before visiting. We left with an uneasy feeling about their relationship with the local Indigenous Community. The lunch served to our tour group was very average and chocolate cake served was very stale. Most members of our tour group were disappointed with our stopover at Curtin Springs.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Don’t stop there.
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Answer from lyndeeseverin
Alice Springs, Australia10 contributions1 helpful vote
Hi Curious53, You can only purchase our souvenir port from u s! Please send an email to us or call and leave a message (it won't let me put an email address into this message) with how many bottles you would like and the postcode to send them to and we can work out a quote for you. with thanks, Lyndee Severin
Answer from Carole G
Rockhampton, Australia50 contributions5 helpful votes
Mark we were there a few months ago. We stayed at Eldunda Roadhouse which was much cheaper than anywhere at the rock. They were polite and efficient. The food was good and served quickly. Good atmosphere too. The main issue is you want to see and photograph the rock at sunset and sunrise and travel on the road after dark is difficult due to multiple kangaroos and cattle and other animals. Travel is slow and you will not safely get back for dinner the night you photograph the rock. Accommodation at the rock needs to be booked well ahead usually, beware.
Answer from lyndeeseverin
Alice Springs, Australia10 contributions1 helpful vote
Good morning John Thank you for your enquiry about staying with us in June. At this point we do have powered sites available over late June early July 2018. • In the campground, the powered sites will be $45 per night. There is no charge for unpowered sites. There will be a $4 per person per shower charge that applies to everyone staying in the campground, whether staying in powered or unpowered sites. The shower charges are payable in the store. Powered site can be heavily booked, so it is wise to book them in advance. I'm not sure what the issues were with the website, but I have passed your comment onto our IT guys, so thank you for letting me know. If you would like us to call you, please let me know your email or phone number contact and we can do a booking over the phone for you. If I can help with anything else, please let me know With thanks, Lyndee Severin, Curtin Springs NT 08 89562906
Answer from Dick O
Port Noarlunga, Australia20 contributions4 helpful votes
Suggest contacting the operators to check for availability.
Answer from lyndeeseverin
Alice Springs, Australia10 contributions1 helpful vote
Good afternoon Kylie Thank you for your enquiry about staying with us. At this point we do have a triple ensuite room available for the one night of the 31st December 2016, for three people. • Our triple rooms have one double bed and one single bed, their own shower/toilet and tea/coffee making facilities. These rooms are $200 per night with three people in the room. You can make a booking online through our website or we can do a phone booking. Over the phone, we simply need a credit card number and expiry date to make and confirm the reservation. With phone bookings, the credit card details are held for security purposes only and payment is due in full on arrival. Just a reminder about our cancellation policy: We know that plans can change unexpectedly, when travelling in this part of the world. So we are as flexible as we can be with changes. For bookings made over the phone or email directly with us. As long as you let us know that something has changed and you won't be joining us, even up until the evening you are due to arrive, no charge applies. But if you forget to let us know that you won't be joining us, one nights charge can be taken. For bookings made online. Similarly, as long as you let us know that something has changed, then we will make a full refund minus 7.5% (which covers the commission fee paid paid by us when you make an online booking). However, if you forget to let us know you won't be joining us, then the first nights charge can be applied. I hope the plans for your trip are going well and if I can help with anything else, please let me know. With thanks Lyndee Severin Curtin Springs Lasseter Highway via Alice Springs NT 0872 P +61 8 8956 2906 I F +61 8 8956 2934
Jennifer T wrote a tip Nov 2024
6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you are camping bring a broom to sweep away ants. There are gazillions of them but you can easily keep them away by disturbing their line"
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Michael Ireland wrote a tip May 2023
Bilgola, Australia14 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don’t stop there."
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jenni wrote a tip June 2022
Sydney, Australia39 contributions13 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don't set the bar too high and you won't be disappointed"
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Sheryl Y wrote a tip Aug 2021
Korumburra86 contributions11 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"BYO water."
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RANarlyMusic . wrote a tip May 2021
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We booked a room with a shower. Some don't have showers in the room so check if it matters to you."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Curtin Springs Wayside Inn
What are some of the property amenities at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are pets allowed at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Curtin Springs Wayside Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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