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Haven Backpacker Resort

2.0 star property
Alice Springs hostel in Gillen with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

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Map
3 Larapinta Drive, Gillen, NT, 870
  • Popular LocationTodd Mall16 min walk
  • Popular LocationLasseters Casino4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLarapinta Trail Trailhead6 min drive
  • AirportAlice Springs, NT (ASP)13 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Shared Dorm

4 Bed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 16 Share Dorm Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

16 Share Dorm Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Alice Springs

Haven Backpacker Resort places you in the centre of Alice Springs, within just a 15-minute stroll of National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame and Royal Flying Doctor Service. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Gillen hostel include Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Museum of Central Australia.
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What's nearby

  • Todd Mall - 16 min walk
  • Lasseters Casino - 4 min drive
  • Alice Springs Desert Park - 4 min drive
  • Alice Springs School of the Air - 5 min drive
  • Larapinta Trail Trailhead - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Ciccone Alice Springs Station - 8 min walk
  • Alice Springs, NT (ASP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Watertank Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burrito - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Page 27 Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Haven Backpacker Resort

Alice Springs hostel in Gillen with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Haven Backpacker Resort. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alice Springs hostel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Haven Backpacker Resort offers 31 accommodations with a safe and rice cookers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 16.50 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

Property is also known as

Haven Resort Hostel
Haven Resort Hostel Gillen
Haven Backpacker Resort Gillen
Haven Backpacker Resort
Haven Backpacker Gillen
Haven Backpacker
Haven Backpacker Resort Alice Springs
Haven Backpacker Alice Springs
Haven Backpacker Hotel Alice Springs
Haven Backpacker Resort Gillen
Haven Backpacker Resort Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haven Backpacker Resort Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gillen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Haven Backpacker Resort?

Haven Backpacker Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Haven Backpacker Resort?

Yep, Haven Backpacker Resort has a free self car park.

Does Haven Backpacker Resort have a pool?

Haven Backpacker Resort has an outdoor pool.

What makes Haven Backpacker Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Haven Backpacker Resort.

Does Haven Backpacker Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haven Backpacker Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Haven Backpacker Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haven Backpacker Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Haven Backpacker Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Haven Backpacker Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet, spacious, helpful staff, in room bathroom, close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good backpackers to stay in Alice Springs
Clean and comfortable facilities, no issues with the stay, good safe parking, locked for the night, try to get in early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for $
Budget option at short notice, location was very close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a family room which had its own ensuite, kettle and mini fridge. The kids enjoyed having a tv in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
spacious family room, Easy wifi access, big kitchen and dining area, balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great room. A bit noisy. Kitchen not very well stocked with basic equipment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked that we got our own room between the 3 guests. But the lack of car spaces and the noise that other people occured ess terrible. I jaf a group of backpackers smashing up a car at my back door and the noise was ridiculous. And being there with 2 boys and having our race van sit on the streets as 3 places werr wadted eith unregistered car's smashed car and shipping containers. No organization with vehicle's and very inconsiderate people would just park were even and even block people in. Wont be staying again but will be back again next year fir the race.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for a night
It's an ok place to stay for one night. The facilities are ok and reception staff was great. There was not enough towels for a private room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a laid back resort with so many people from around the world to chill with by the pool or to sit at the outdoor areas & chat & walking distance to the centre of town. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, NT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location,good customer service,the only place to set off on your Uluru experience,oh! free breakfast in the mornings,cheers.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only if you on tight budget
The mattress is old, the floor is very dirty and the aircon is very noisy. Better stay else where. There is no food nearby the area , except Subway in the petrol station opposite the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in all, ensuite. AC a bit noisy but working. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Big issue with all internet access down for at least 3 days and the company providing service didn't.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Marc, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good in AS
Had a great stay at Havon. Staff was nice and helpful and very nice. Room was spacceous and the AC work pretty goog. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Moses

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
for one night before a camping trip
You get what you paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient backpacker accommodation
Fairly standard backpacker accommodation, room was large and staff were friendly. Good location

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice but needs some love
Dirty room with cockroaches in it, and AC that only works for 1hr intervals. Initially given the wrong room which was occupied, makes me question security. Otherwise nice fast internet and good facilities including cheap shuttle bus to airport.

6/10 Okay

Sel, Nth Q'ld

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced.
At certain times of the year when Alice motels raise rates, then the Haven is comparatively cheaper. Generally the rate is too high for what you get for singles or couples.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing
It wasn't until the fourth room I was put in that I was able to stay, with the previous three over-booked. I was in the second room for two hours, past 9pm, when another couple arrived and we discovered the staff over-booked. The staff acknowledged the next morning my experience was, in their words, "bull----". They offered me alcohol to make up for it. I would have preferred if they refunded one of my nights' stay. I stayed for two nights in total and had already paid upfront, so I didn't go somewhere else. I will not stay here again. The 'pillow' was a joke. It was holey and such poor material it was like sleeping directly on a mattress. The room stank and was generally unhygienic and the couch on the decking outside was disgusting.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was terrible that was not looking nice
The room was not looking double sweet room that was looking so bad but one thing I want to say that the staff was so nice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly reception staff. Good room. Needs a bit of a clean and a pot of paint. But good value for money.

6/10 Okay

Murdochwa, Darwin, NT

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and very average
The stay is cheap but the rooms are very basic and the communal kitchen areas are very dirty but it is a cheap backpackers close to town.