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Reviews of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary 3 stars

Arkaroola Road, 5700 Arkaroola, Australia

#1 of 2 hotels in Arkaroola

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 255 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the location was great ridgetop tours was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    We loved Arkaroola, everything about it. The Fauna Park Cottage was comfortable and very spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House - Fauna Park
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Arkaroola is an awesome place. Fauna Park cottage was a great, out of the way, and comfortable relaxed location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Mawson
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tours, the staff and the location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    The ridge top your was marvellous as was the Wtitten In The Rocks tour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there 3 nights and for 2 nights the food at the restaurant was top grade. However the Sunday night was roast night and the facility was full. We were given a later time to eat and the roast chicken was awful.

    We upgraded from Budget Motel because the Budget motel too was so cramped the double bed was again started the wall and only suitable for backpackers. The much more expensive room was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    A Must Visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House - Callana
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Flies, but understandably beyond anyone's control!

    More than comfortable accommodation, considering the heat/prevailing weather. Large, clean outdoor pool was a Godsend..Staff, more than helpful & obliging.Highlight, Arkaroola,by Air, with Pilot &Host/commentator Doug!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Callitris
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely knowledgeable staff and nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    A very special experienec.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A spectular remote location to explore. The acomodation and restaurant allowed us to stay in such a fabulous location,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Great place. Great staff. A bit out of the way, but well worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing stands out here.

    Stunning location. Lot's of very different activities offered. Very helpful staff. They were able to repair my punctured tyre (thank you!). Loved this place and will come back.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Surprisingly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well marked walking tracks and 4x4 driving.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Best location Best people and all a million miles from the feel of work
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- so so good

    They couldn’t help more ! like a family who go out of their way to support you

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful part of Australia
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room - Callitris
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fewer flies!!! (:)

    Bfast fine...staff friendly, tour (Ridge) great, Cosmos very interesting

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    A most enjoyable stay in amazing country.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Mawson
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The ridgetop tour took us through amazing scenery, but I was very uncomfortable squeezed between other passengers and was quite relieved when it was over.

    Location is superb, Arkaroola is surrounded by stunning scenery. A continental breakfast served in the dining area was included and it was good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    We loved being there and will return. Majestic scenery, friendly staff and excellent dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing….

    We only spent one night there so would definitely spend more money for a better room next time we visit, and there will be a next time. We only paid $90 so got what we paid for. The linen was clean and the water hot so for one night that was fine. We didn’t eat breakfast there but the dinner was superb.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 1 night

    The flies!!!!

    Loved the drive to Arkaroola Dinner was amazing Breakfast was excellent Ridge top tour was worth every cent - breathtaking Acacia Ridge walk was scenic

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service was a bit slow at times. The staff seem to multitask. Seem to get a bit inundated at times. Not a deal breaker.

    Great unique location. Fantastic for those interested in geology and or astrology. Tours and activities are well run. Friendly staff. Good food.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor towels.

    The experiences were excellent. The astronomy tours were great and the 4 wheel drive tour was amazing. We loved it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    This is a must-do experience, hard to fault this Wilderness Sanctuary! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have given a full 10 if there had been some cups and bowls and matches in the shared kitchen, a bit frustrating! And it is really hard to conserve the precious non-sustainable water supply when the only sink is almost as big as a bath - please fit a small sink maybe? We saw people wasting SO much water...... full bore for minutes on end..... distressing

    A true sanctuary, but also a full educational or exploration experience! So many things to do; long and short walks, geology galore, 4WD tours abound. At night three options to see the night sky, in one of the darkest BEST spots in the Southern Hemisphere. All delivered by friendly and knowledgeable guides. Many accom options. Above average restaurant with really fresh and delicious food was a splendid surprise, but we could also cook in the shared kitchen. BEST was to see and experience rocks which are some of the oldest ever, in an amazing landscape. Wildlife and birds and flora are all must sees.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable, thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good

    Lovely location, good value for money and great restaurant

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    I would go again for a bit longer next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room - Mawson
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blinds in our room were broken and anyone walking past could see in

    Beautiful place

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    Clean and comfortable accommodation in an amazing part of Australia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could have been more comfortable but the room was only $90 a night so no complaints.

    Comfortable accommodation at a budget price in a unique setting. Motel rooms are available if you want to spend more - but we were happy to use the communal kitchen to prepare breakfast and lunch. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. Staff were informative and motivated. The Ridge Top 4WD tour was an absolute highlight of our trip.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 1 night

    good spot, good people and good food.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facilities, interesting tours and self guided walks, food was tasty, the landscape was stunning, good value

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    SUPERB
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House - Callana
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    EXCELLENT STAFF, GREAT FOOD, 4WD RIDGE TOP TOUR SPECTACULAR, YELLOW-FOOT WALLABIES VERY CUTE AND ASTRONOMY TOUR VERY INFORMATIVE.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Outstanding outback experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Callitris
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Wow! What a great place to stay, was a bit put off by the price when booking but our room was outstanding, especially considering how isolated arkaroola is! Doug and all the staff were friendly and attentive, the food and wine incredible- looking forward to going again one day.

    Stayed in July 2023

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