Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon

Fantastic stay. We were in our caravan and treated ourselves to the Under a Desert Moon dinner at the resort. It was a highlight of our trip and one of our top dining experiences we’ve had. I loved the use of native proteins and flavours, it was unique. Seeing dingos running through the caravan park was also pretty cool, they didn’t pay attention to anyone and just went about their way. The park itself lacks a bit of character, probably being to its fairly new fit out, just felt like it lacked in details of gardens and privacy, felt like a big car park. Pub was good, offering good food and happy hour. Would love to come back.

We camped on a powered site near the amenities. The amenities were clean with hot showers. We used the washing machine and were able to hang clothes on the line. The servo shop was great and provided fresh bread and frozen meat sourced from a butcher. Dinner and drinks at the pub were enjoyed. Their t-shirts look fantastic and are a bargain. We all enjoyed our stay.

I stayed in a Budget Lodge Room--without ensuite--for one night. The room was compact but adequate, with a double bed, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, and TV. Towels were provided but NO SOAP, which for $175/night is a bit rough. There was soap in dispensers in the communal bathrooms but not in the showers. So bring your own. My room was facing the sunset bar and even had a glimpse of the Light-Towers. This Bruce Munro installation was the reason I had come to the resort. It was pleasantly cool sitting in the shade of the "verandah" after having a quick walk around the Towers. I had arrived early (via coach from Uluru), but my room was ready, which I highly appreciated. I was also granted an 11.30 check-out the next day, which was a relief, since the Bar and Grill did not open until 11 am and there was really nowhere else to go and wait for the coach back to Uluru. Kings Canyon is 7 km away, so you can't just nip over for a morning walk.||The Sunset Bar was the place to be to have a drink and watch the Light-Towers come alight at dusk. But if you wanted to have a closer look and walk around the installation in the dark you had to buy a ticket, the price of which included free drinks and a few canapes. $85 was worth it for me, but others might be content to enjoy the colourful display from a distance.||Reception staff were efficient and friendly as were the other few staff members I encountered during my brief stay. If you don't have your own transport one night is probably enough to spend at the resort, but with wheels you could extend your stay to explore Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon. I should add that the coach transfer might allow you to visit the Canyon, as it is part of a day trip from Uluru, and the coach stops at the Canyon first to let day trippers hike the Rim Walk or go on the Kings Creek Walk before taking them to the resort for lunch.

Amazing accommodation with incredibly comfortable beds. The bath is to die for with magical view of the rock. The staff were so friendly and the pub great. Must do the walk to the rim of Kings canyon. Way better than Uluṟu. Not so commercial. The breakfast was filling and yummy. Definitely worth the visit

Great place to stay. We camped in tents and swags near the poor and amenities block. Showers and toilets in great clean condition we did a load of washing too, it wasn’t an overly busy night so great for us. Make sure your food is packed away as dingos roam, they got into an open packet of chips we had sitting in an open food box during the night. No big deal but just something to be aware of. We would definitely stay again. The meal and drinks at the restaurant were really good too.

A nice place to stay in an amazing location. Unless you have a true artists need to walk amongst the Light Towers you can see the beautiful installation from the sunset bar. The restaurant is worth a stop by, and the resort has all the necessary items to top you up and keep going!

LOCATION|It’s 10k from the Canyon, and over 300k from anywhere else!|ROOM|We had a Deluxe room, which on entry proved a real surprise. It was very spacious, the fittings were top quality, and the decoration was impressive. It must have been done fairly recently. We had tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge, and a nice sofa.|Our bath had an outside view, the king-sized bed was really comfortable, and the patio was lovely, although the flies forced us back inside.|FACILITIES|There are no other options available, so you will find yourself eating at the Bar & Grill (aka The Thirsty Dingo). We had a decent evening meal and a self-service breakfast, featuring a good selection of hot and cold food.|We intended taking a refreshing dip in the pool, but turned back when we found a tradie in his full working gear wallowing around in the water.|STAFF|The reception staff were polite, and the restaurant staff were really friendly and efficient.

We stayed at powered campsite with an ensuite. Great facilities with multiple locations with BBQ, washing and more amenities. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Restaurant got some amazing food and live music was great as we were here on a Wednesday.