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Haven Backpacker Resort

3.0 of 5
3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia (Formerly Larapinta Lodge)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Good security, clean, modern, spacious, near supermarkets and other shops. The main thing for me, after hearing stories of the locals breaking into hoatels in Alice Springs, was security. The staff there were friendly and seemed to recognise everyone which was nice and also very settling. Very helpful telling us local hidden gems. Overall really good. Just the kitchen is... More

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Munich, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I stayed here earlier this week on my way to Uluru. And this is a really good hostel, one of the best so far. Spacious clean rooms, 8 bed dorms are really big so you dont feel like your crambed in with 7 others plus there's a bathroom in the rooms. Staff are friendly and there is a nice outdoor... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

A common stupidity in Australia but worst in Alice Springs. The air conditioning! Sometimes 50 degrees Celcius in the shade so air conditioning is definitely necessary for a hostel. They have air conditioning. The only problem is that the air conditioning becomes so unbelievable cold that there is sometimes ice in front of the fan and the room is so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Surprised when coming to review here about the poor reviews, Ive stayed in a lot worse places then here! Stayed in an 8 bed dorm which was spacious and clean, the reception staff were very friendly, informative and recommended places to go and things to do (and how to stay safe). Obviously Alice Springs has a reputation but I don't... More

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Cairns, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Have just spent several days at the Haven and found that all the staff, from Jack to the cleaners very helpful. Having read a few reviews of the Haven, I feel that considering what the staff must contend with in regard to the various nationalities of back packers their service is good. Perhaps one hour free wi-fi as part of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

1. When we checked in, was advised that they had no more 4-bed rooms (which we had booked) so we were placed in an 8-bed room with the promise that they will not add more than 2 people to the room. The next day, however, they placed 3 more people in the room. When we brought this up with reception,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I stayed here for 3 nights and found it neither good or bad. The bedrooms were tidy with clean linen but not spectacular and the bathroom was clean but had a damp smell since it didn't have a fan. I found the staff unhelpful and lacking enthusiasm, when I told them that the bedroom lock wasn't working I was told... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012

To make a long story short, I would not have booked a room here if it wasn't for the Alice Springs Masters Games, which are held for a week every October and resulted in many local hotels being booked full. I stayed here not only because almost everything else was booked solid, but because this is the starting and ending... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

The Room was clean, there were fresh towels and some clean bed linen. The staff is very friendly, you can ask them anytime and they book any tours you would like to do. The breakfast is only toast and marmelade-we didn´t like it.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012 via mobile

A choose this hostel because of "secured car park" but on or first evening somebody smashed the window of our car. There is no camera and only poor light. A few minutes later a girl was crying in the hostel because her whole backpack was stolen out of her room. They came through the bathroom window... We talked to the... More

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Also Known As:
Haven Backpacker Hotel Alice Springs
Haven Backpacker Hotel
Address: 3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia (Formerly Larapinta Lodge)
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Red Centre > Alice Springs
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #19 of 29 Speciality lodging in Alice Springs
Price Range:
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The welcoming, Award winning Haven Backpackers Resort is a 3 star Alice Springs accommodation that is ideal for budget leisure travellers and backpackers. Situated only a short walk from the centre of Alice Springs and offering excellent amenities, Haven Backpackers Resort is an ideal place to stay for a great price. Winner of the Northern Territory Tourism Awards for Backpacker Accommodation and Finalist for the Golden Backpack Awards for best hostel in the Northern Territory, Haven Backpacker Resort will meet all your expectations. Guests at Haven Backpackers Resort will appreciate the outdoor swimming pool and outdoor cooking area with BBQ, TV, and patio seating. The property also features shared kitchen facilities as well as a TV lounge and laundry room. Convenient shuttle service to and from the airport or bus and train stations is also available. The Haven Backpackers Resort is within walking distance of nightlife venues , cafes, and shopping. There is no shortage of fun outdoor tours and adventures for guests to enjoy. A small sample of the activities includes camel rides, hot air balloon rides, trekking through the Outback , or a trip to the spectacular rock formations of Uluru. Our travel desk will help you book any tour that you need and we offer some fabulous discounts. All rooms have high ceilings and include en-suite shower rooms, security card entry, air conditioning, brand new beds with lockable backpack storage and the latest technology in bed bug resistance comfortable mattresses. Twins/doubles and family rooms are kitted out with 32” LCD flat screen televisions, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities and sofa. We also have 4 & 8 share rooms and a floor with - "female only" rooms. ... more   less 
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