Fantastic part of our State. Very lucky we are able to visit. Thank you

Stayed in April 2022

We booked for callana cottage but was told they upgrade us to the euro cottage as the a.c. were better than the original we booked. But euro cottage, although spacious, the a.c. cant cope with the heat..one of the room not even have a ceiling fan , so we ended using the other room with th a.c. and fan.. And can do a bit of clean, understand that its dusty place, but the inside of the cottage can do a bit of clean. We found a big spider in the room where we slept. We opted for wifi, but its signal isnt great.

We loved the ruggedness , the remoteness of the place, the friendly staffs. When we arrived we were so tired so decided to have a meal at the bar, food was ok, quite surprised the salads are fresh as. $30 for a meal but its a buffet. The staffs are accommodating. We like the mountain view from our cottage. The 4wd driving..

Stayed in January 2022

Remember, you are coming to a remote part of the world, so facilities reflect those challenges of running a resort in the outback. We went early new year which is low season w fewer than usual staff. (omicron was 100000 in Sydney) Summer heat means some walking and 4WD tracks are closed. Go w the guides! The staff make a decent coffee and the warmth they exude more than compensates for any high culinary expectations. Accomodations are slowly being upgraded. Booking.com does not reflect that. Go with the top rooms as they have new bathrooms. Callitris rooms are being updated this year, 2022.

We traveled to Arkaroola for the dark sky experience. The staff are warm and love their place. The observatories are amazing and just sitting outside for dark sky star gazing is extraordinary. Doug is a beautiful human being and it’s an experience I will always remember.

Stayed in January 2022

well run helpful staff

Stayed in November 2021

nothing

great spot, food was fantastic. very friendly staff and helpful.

Stayed in November 2021

Not the fault of the people at Arkaroola Resort, but a big pity that the road from Blinman is all gravel. Asphalt road would be so much better. Some longer easy dedicated cycling trails would be good. The astronomy night was good, but the speaker was far too technical for most people's understanding

Very unique location. Ridge Top Tour is an absolute must. Very much appreciated the quick tyre repair. The astronomy infrastructure was amazing (observatory, telescopes, big screens etc) Food was great.

Stayed in September 2021

room dirty ! spiders cobwebs/ no Fluro / curtains off curtain rail . toilet extremely dirty !! Very disappointed for the price $180.per night plus BBQ$40 per head one piece of small chicken & 1 sausage & small salad . could not eat sweets as not Gluten free ! b 😠😠

Location

Stayed in October 2021

The only complaint (if you can call it that) would be the quality of the beds...they were quite firm. The cottage however was very well equipped!

This is a very special location, having been there about 25 years ago (I worked there for a few months after a year of uni). The staff were fantastic (John in particular) and the tours are a must-do! We were happy to go on our own self-guided bushwalks both around the village and just out, we did both the Ridgetop and Echo Camp tours, enjoyed the astronomy session one night and also went up in a plane (Lake Frome & Arkaroola) with Doug. You really need to get out and about when visiting Arkaroola to appreciate the staggering beauty of the northern flinders ranges, but also to hear the wealth of knowledge that Doug in particular has of this place. The restaurant food was absolutely delicious! For a very remote part of Australia, the quality of the food was second to none. Arkaroola has a very relaxed vibe , possibly due to it being a family run business for so long? After our stay, we spent a couple of nights at Wilpena Pound resort and whilst the room/accommodation was considerably nicer, it lacked the atmosphere and 'feel'. So much so, that we checked out a day early. Arkaroola in comparison kept us all very happy for 3 days/3 nights - which is saying something because we were travelling with our 15 and 19yo young men!

Stayed in October 2021

Sinage could be better

Stayed in October 2021

We wandered around the main complex eg the old museum cottage, barbeque area near the swimming pool, rock displays inside and out etc and could tell by looking at the state of them that Covid with less tourists , plus maybe the drought , had had a negative effect on the upkeep of things which was understandable but sad.

We made our own breakfast and lunch and ate dinner two nights in the restaurant. We were very impressed with the extremely helpful waitress , and the chef`s cooking of the dishes we ordered was exceptional. We also enjoyed the Ridgetop Tour with its amazing views and the commentary of our driver.

Stayed in September 2021

Nothing

The breakfast was good and the staff were great

Stayed in September 2021

Breakfast could have been better. Rooms could have more facilities, microwave for instance.. Shower needed attention.

Location was excellent, views out of this world. Staff were great. Friendly, helpful and efficient.

Stayed in September 2021

The cottage was reasonably clean. But then, Arkaroola is a dry and dusty place.

Callana Cottage was spacious and conveniently located a short walk from the hub of all the services. We dined in the restaurant for 4 nights, and found the food to fresh and of a high quality, with lots of variety on offer. Tours are highly recommended, and conducted by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Stayed in September 2021

No kitchen in the rooms. Needed more privacy and updated facilities.

The location was excellent. I wanted a kitchenette in the room with a larger fridge.

Stayed in August 2021

room facilities were basic

good location

Stayed in September 2021

The walls of the rooms, in the building with the common dining area and kitchen, were so thin we could hear our neighbors snoring. Nothing that ear plugs couldn’t fix, though.

We absolutely loved the Ridgetop Tour and the Astronomy Tour! Staying at the building with the common dining area and kitchen was the right price at the right time. We loved the huge photo murals and other photos in the common area!

Stayed in July 2021

Nothing

The remoteness

Stayed in July 2021

Patchiness of wi fi meant we had to be outside to have any continuity of service.

Continental Breakfast great. Staff hardworking, friendly, knowledgeable and approachable.

Stayed in July 2021

Location

Stayed in June 2021

- bedroom window didn’t have any lock and just swing freely: security problem - tiny bench in kitchen: no prep space - shower glass too small to protect the floor from getting wet during a shower - really cold: needs insulation,and the small AC couldn’t bring room up to comfortable - we ran the column heater all night

- well equipped (kitchen) - nicely private - good size space - you need to bring your own water - 100kms of provate 4WD tracks to explore - arrive by 5pm to see wallaby feeding onsite, do the astronomy tour, do the 4WD tour Access is via 150 kms of dirt road: check ahead for road quality, bring the right, prepared vehicle.and drive to conditions

Stayed in July 2021

There is no television and, despite it being promoted, no internet access in the rooms. The only internet was available in the restaurant area. No phone access for Vodafone users. We arrived on the night that they had a BBQ instead of the restaurant being opened. While it tasted nice it was very expensive at $40/ head

The room was a great size, and the location was excellent. We went on the Ridgetop tour which I would highly recommend. Breakfast was included in our package and it was a generous continental one. All meals can be purchased from the restaurant. We wanted to go to the night time Observatory tour but it was booked out by 12 o’clock when we arrived so it is best to book in advance. The heating worked well.

Stayed in July 2021

Rooms could be cleaner

Stunning countryside, great atmosphere, good food, friendly staff

Stayed in June 2021

Cleaner overlooked some places like the griller tray in the stove was not cleaned and crumbs on the toaster when we moved in Double bed in the master bedroom on rollers which kept moving away when in it.

We stayed in the Walleby cottage The place was roomy and comfortable Plenty of space for the 3 of us!!

Stayed in June 2021

Felt room needed floor better swept under the bed!

Staff were great! Food good - maybe better price range would help. Fantastic location and well marked/supported independent travel/walk options

Stayed in June 2021

Complexities of COVID require more staff. The washing machine was out of order.

A remote destination. Brilliant geological features. They put on an amazing Ridge Top 4x4 tour.

Stayed in June 2021