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Springvale Homestead

Shadforth Road, Katherine, Northern Territory 0850, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Rooms are very basic but functional and clean. This is the outback after all, and Springvale offers an authentic outback experience. It is the location that is the winner – right on the Katherine River, with herds of kangaroos and wallabies and abundant bird life including a resident family of partridges. Don't miss the dinner croc cruise which takes you... More

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Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012 via mobile

Pretty ordinary place. Being a cheapskate i was attracted to the very low price but you definitely get what you pay for... The staff was friendly but the room was a disaster. We got 'upgraded' to a family room (room 34) and it was disgusting. There were two full bins outside by the room next door that really smelled and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Rooms were like a woolshed the restraurant was closed not happy with room bitey things as well and very run down would not recommend it fan ok and air con ok Lots of kangaroos billabong was lovely did not use swimming pool

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

I'm so happy to have slept here! Rooms may be poor but having the chance to stay in such a beautiful place so close to many kangaroos and wallabies wandering around is priceless! Definitely don't miss to come here.

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Darwin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

After reading these reviews, I still stayed a night in a cabin twin room at this homestead. I do not regret it. Its quiet, peaceful and in an amazing spot on the river. There is so much wildlife and its a very pretty place to stay. The room was very basic but thats what we paid for and didn't expect... More

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maranboy
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I reccomend this accomadation for those of you who like seeing nature in all its beauty. Freshwater croc lies on the riverbank, fuscia waterlillies on the creek, wallabies boxing while their little babies watch on, various birds meander around the grounds and wildlife flourishes. This place is so affordable. I dont wish to pay high tarriffs just because my room... More

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springvalehomestead, Manager at Springvale Homestead, responded to this review
23 February 2012

Thank you for your reveiw. Its nice to find some positive feed back. Springvale has a beautiful bush setting, with lots of native wildlife and yes we do have a wild fresh water crocodile in our billabong. Elvis is around 2.2 metres long and loves having his photo taken. We also run a Crocodile night adventure tour down the Katherine... More

Orange
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We stayed at the Homestead between Christmas and New Year 2011-2012 - sadly as former residents of Katherine on a return tour we were disappointed. It appeared to us that the rooms had not been cleaned since the 98 floods!! I know tourism is a major drawcard for the region and can only hope that the owners get their [--]... More

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springvalehomestead, Manager at Springvale Homestead, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Thanks for reveiw. We are currently renovating our family rooms and a few of our double rooms. Again we do advertize as budget accommodation. Our rooms are very basic but always kept at a high standard of cleanliness. I look foward to seeing you again at Springvale Homestead and Im sure our improvements will be to your liking. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011 via mobile

My husband and I stayed two nights in one of the budget cabin rooms. The room was outdated and everything in the room looked old and filthy and it was also smelly when we walked in first time. The sheets weren't clean so I had to rip off the bedding and use my sleeping bag. Bathroom was too small and... More

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springvalehomestead, Manager at Springvale Homestead, responded to this review
23 January 2012

Firstly thank you for your comments. Our motel rooms at Springvale Homestead are very old and out-dated, although they are functional and kept extreamly clean. These rooms are advertised as budget accomodation and for a double room at $67.00 per night are very good value, leaving you a little more cash to spend on the many attractions Katherine has to... More

Sydney
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Read all the reviews and take notice. As for new management and upgrades as said by the management, dont believe it. Spoke to other travellers, the happy ones where the fruit pickers paying $10.00 a night for a camp spot. Camp kitchen old, 1 bbq, line up every night! No fridge, out of order, like a number of washing machines... More

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springvalehomestead, Manager at Springvale Homestead, responded to this review
16 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, I am sorry your experience at Springvale Homestead was not a good one. We have taken on board your criticism and have upgraded the bin availability and addressed the Camp Kitchen and assure you the fridge has been fixed. The pool is spring fed and is drained and cleaned on... More

Auckland Central, New Zealand
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

I agree with all the negative reviews above. We- (3 mature women) stayed there in October 2011 in a cabin. The cabins need a good clean up - we could not use the sink in ours- the whole cabin felt dirty. Also we tried to arrange a boat trip up the Katherine Gorge and went to the office at 2... More

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Address: Shadforth Road, Katherine, Northern Territory 0850, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Top End > Katherine
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Ranked #12 of 15 Speciality lodging in Katherine
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