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Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Petermann hotel

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Hiking
Breakfast and dinner served
Deluxe Room - Refurbished | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Luritja Road, Watarrka National Park, Petermann, NT, 0872
  • Kathleen Springs
  • Kings Canyon
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Watarrka National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Lodge Room - 1 Double Bed | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Budget Lodge Room - 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Lodge Room - Quad | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Budget Lodge Room - Quad

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Budget lodge room - 2 single beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room - Refurbished | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Room - Refurbished

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden

Standard Room - 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Kings Canyon

In Petermann .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Watarrka National Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Kathleen Springs.

What's nearby

  • Kings Canyon - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Watarrka National Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback BBQ and Grill - Kings Canyon Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Desert Oaks Bistro - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Petermann hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities are also featured at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Petermann hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 10 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Kings Canyon Resort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon to the airport?

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon is 189.5 mi (355-min drive) away from the Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon on Jun 9, 2025 start from $121.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon.

Does Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon offer free breakfast?

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon have a pool?

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon features an outdoor pool.

Does Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon to downtown Petermann?

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon is 0.2 mi away from Kings Canyon.

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hoeuth Lee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The accommodation and service for check in and check out are awesome and top quality. Questions and concerns were answered with no caveats. They either provide or not. So simple. Love the walkable distances to the dinning cafe and bar options as well as the small hiking areas to the Light Towers and back. Lots of the areas are secluded and has an outdoor feeling even though you’re staying in 5 star top notch hotel and accommodations. Will be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are quite modern but extremely small. The bed takes up most of the room. It accommodates one person with one large suitcase but for 2 people with 2 suitcases and two carryon bags; 3 out of our 4 bags are on the floor and become trip hazards. It’s a shame that the pool closes at 6 pm because we like to swim after a long day of sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

karen

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

Basic hotel

One room was great the deluxe the other room really nit worth the price a bit like sleeping in a container there was an awful smell and the air conditioner not great a lot of money for basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Long walk to amenities

The accomodation is set far back from reception and the bar. Its a very long hot walk to get to both. Otherwise the room was perfect. Really modern and new
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is clean but the pool is not clean and very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sisira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a short stay for off peak holiday period.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaikumar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The facilities had great potential but the rooms although having 4 spaces to sleep were not suited to a family of 4 with two teenage boys. Only 3 chairs in the room for 4 people, not enough towels for 4. Only really one dining place as other is closed for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in the amazing Kings Canyon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, a bit pricey but the experience was worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the cost paid the standard of accomodation is very very poor. Having stayed the night before in Alice paying half what we did at Kings canyon and in Alice being in luxury apartment the accommodation at Kings Canyon was beyond poor. The toilet blocks were very old and in serious need of renewing. The check in was ok. We asked for an update and was told would be an extra $500 on top of what we paid per night. Again seriously overpriced. The staff and food at the restaurant were great and can not be faulted Because of the cost and quality of accommodation is the reasons people travel overseas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sunset view of Kings canyon was great, the food options were good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing a peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept grounds, clean, friendly. Rooms were also clean and comfortable. Big selection of food but poor cooking quality. Invest in a good chef will be a game changer for better tasting food. The food is there but you need someone who can cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being back in my birth state, revisiting places I haven’t been to in 30 years, just thought the price was a little excessive for not getting a bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvonne, State College

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location but very outdated rooms that are overpriced for what you get. Bare cinderblock walls, no bathroom in the room. Common bathroom area was clean but in another building. Food at the restaurant was good and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy doors banged through the night as did the bed in the room behind as the bedhead knocked against the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, and clean. Beautiful setting. The restaurant and bar were charming, with live music (we were there on a Saturday).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Enjoyable stay

We had a wonderful time at Kings Canyon. Teresa, the resort supervisor, was extremely helpful and friendly. She made our stay enjoyable and even arranged tickets for us to see the Bruce Munro light installation. The room was comfortable and immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service
Was unable to make contact with Kings Canyon Resort after paying for my reservation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024