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Aurora Alice Springs

3.5 of 5
11 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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Aurora Alice Springs
Ranked #8 of 14 hotels in Alice Springs
3.5 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Todd mall(4)
  • Buffet breakfast(3)
  • First floor(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Swimming pool(3)
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Canberra, Australia
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great location in the centre of town. Security OK, and rooms (basic 3.5 star) were fine, with newish and comfortable firm mattresses. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you Patrick for your review much appreciated. I notice that you have reviewed some dining establishments around Alice but it appears you may not have eaten at our restaurant The Red Ochre Grill, like we say on our web site "Give it a try" Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Aurora... More

Newcastle, Australia
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Aurora for three nights, breakfast included, definitely value for money. Location spot on as it is right on the mall and easy access to restaurnts etc. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms are OK. They are currentlu refurbishing bathrooms. Ours wasn't one of them but the new ones are slightly bigger due to the configuration.... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review both of Aurora and The Red Ochre Grill Restaurant, much appreciated. It was unfortunate that you had to experience some difficulty (Baine Marie electrical fault) with your hot breakfast but a little patience and understanding by some of our other guests would have been appreciated. I find it... More

Ballarat, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We stayed at the Aurora recently and felt it was good value for money-in an excellent position with easy walking access to shops, attractions like the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Anzac Hill and even the Telegraph Station. What made the Aurora stand out for me was the friendly and very helpful staff. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review, it's most satisfying for all my staff to receive feedback that not only was the central location extremely convenient but that the friendly and very helpful staff were a standout for you. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Aurora Alice Springs/Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs NT More

Garbsen, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

My wife and I stayed for 2 nights and found the Aurora Alice Springs comfortable and good value for money. We dined in the Red Ochre restaurant on 2 evenings and one breakfast. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and prompt. A real good place to dine. The location on Todd Mall is most convenient for shopping... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review of both Aurora Alice Springs and The Red Ochre Grill, much appreciated and we are extremely pleased that you enjoyed both experiences. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Aurora Alice Springs/Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs NT More

Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at the Aurora hotel for one night in Alice springs. It was ok. The bathroom was a bit tired and the pillows were in need of replacement as they were a bit lumpy. The staff were friendly. Great Location and quite secure. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review. Yes, as I have mentioned previously Aurora Alice Springs is not the youngest kid on the block but we do pride ourselves on friendly service, clean rooms and surrounds, centrally located to CBD which hopefully all adds to our guests experience in Alice Springs. Kindest regards Ron Thynne... More

Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and found the Aurora Alice Springs comfortable and good value for money. We dined in the Red Ochre restaurant on 2 evenings. The food was excellent and the staff were helpful and prompt. The location on Todd Mall is most convenient and the secure car park was very handy for our daily... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review and letting us know that both the accommodation and restaurant were to your liking. The central location and staff service as you mentioned certainly pleases the majority of our guests. Ron Thynne - General Manager Aurora Alice Springs/Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs NT More

Perth, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hello Manager and Staff, I have been meaning to write this for some time now so here goes. I have stayed at the Aurora Alice Springs as a guest paid for by my employer and also privately as I have chosen to stay there. I very much enjoyed the executive offer as the room was very comfortable and stylish, great... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 12, 2012

"We are glad we made you Smile" Thank you very much Amanda for your very comprehensive review of both Aurora Alice Springs and The Red Ochre Restaurant. I will pass your compliments onto all the staff. The Executive room you mentioned is featured as 3 night HOT DEAL with Tripadvisor and is extremely popular so your review of this package... More

barnsley
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Alice is a surprisingly depressing modern town. However, the town trip on the coach is well worth taking to see the original Alice Springs. The hotel is fairly basic - a bit Travelodge like. Spacious room and clean if well worn. The restaurant provided good value substantial meals - particularly the kangaroo steaks! The benefit of the hotel is the... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE” Thank you for your review and also for rating The Red Ochre Grill restaurant, much appreciated. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - general manager Aurora Alice Springs/red Ochre grill restaurant. Alice Springs NT More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Aurora for one night before heading on to the Red Centre Way. The family room has the advantage that it accommodates up to 2 adults and 4 children, however, we found it not to be particularly comfortable, more of a motel-like experience. The bathroom was functional; some of the provided towels had stains though. The pool... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review and highlighting our central location. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Aurora Alice Springs/Red Ochre Grill restaurant Alice Springs NT More

Sydney, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed here for 1 night before driving down to Kings Canyon. I was really happy with the Aurora. It was your standard 3 star hotel. We drove around the town and it confirmed my suspicions that yes - the Aurora was the best place to stay in Alice Springs. Its clean, central and comfortable and the staff are friendly... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Aurora Alice Springs, responded to this review
April 29, 2012

"We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review and advising us that you enjoyed both the accommodation and Red Ochre Restaurant. As you mentioned the property is not 5 stars, but it certainly makes for an enjoyable stay when you find a clean, central, comfortable place with friendly and helpful staff. I will pass on your... More

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