“Has declined like the town itself ... an average to poor motel”

I am really disappointed to have to write this review but the decline in the standards of this motel mirrors the sad decline of Alice Springs itself. The photos on teh Elkira Hotel webpage GROSSLY overstate the current standard of the motel. I used to stay at this hotel pre-COVID on business trip… more

I am really disappointed to have to write this review but the decline in the standards of this motel mirrors the sad decline of Alice Springs itself. The photos on teh Elkira Hotel webpage GROSSLY overstate the current standard of the motel. I used to stay at this hotel pre-COVID on business trips and it was a nice place and good value as it was part of the Golden Chain of motels. I stayed this time on a personal visit because the YHA was not only booked out but the prices there have blown out to motel level prices. Not really a place for backpackers anymore! It appears that many of the rooms at Elkira have been turned into an emergency or longer term accommodation hostel with a few kept for motel room bookings. The standards of cleanliness in the hotel surrounds and in the room have declined markedly and I would suggest at best a 2 STAR level. The low standards start at reception which is dirty, stacked with unused furniture and with untrained staff. The grounds had rubbish strewn everywhere and the rooms have not been updated or maintained for some time. It's unfortunately a very average facility these days. And just by the way, I have always loved Alice Springs but I was shocked how many shops and facilities were closed, boarded up and there were very few tourists or locals in the streets. I hope it makes a comeback but it'll be a slow climb out from where it is currently.

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