whilst it was friendly. the lack of cleaniness was pretty bleak. shower rooms filthy, sinks and showers full of grime and hair. room was dirty. questionably clean sheets. did not risk it but slept in sleeping bags. dirty stained mattress and pillows. kitchen was disgustingly dirty. grime and old food lying around. piles of old dirty washing up left out.... more

After a fantastic 3-day bus tour in from Cairns,this was a fantastic place for relaxing any time of the day. It is right in town but in a tranquil neighbourhood. Our host was just that, friendly and ready to visit or help with any last minute planning of activities, having been a tour guide for years. Thank you! If I... more

I was backpacking through Australia and stumbled upon Alice Lodge. It was like finding a home in the middle of the Outback. The owners were the nicest and most hospitable people. The crowd there is much more easy going than the other hostels in town. Simple rooms, nice courtyard to chat, read, or nap...A quick walk across the Todd to... more