Melanka Backpackers Resort is really good! In the middle of the outback city of Alice Springs, Melanka is the perfect place to stay if you wanna go on a Ayers Rock tour. You can leave your luggage in their storage room for free. The disadvantage is that nobody controls if people take more than their own luggage -- if you want to know your backpack is safe, put it in a locker somewhere in the city because they don´t have lockers at Melanka.
The Location
Melanka is situated in the centre of Alice Springs and is about a two minutes walk to the shops. An internet cafe is right next to the hostel. There is no carpark. If you arrive in Alice Springs by Greyhound bus, it stops right in front of the hostel since the Greyhound office is across the road.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The dorms are excellent! Each room has a bathroom, TV, fridge, and working aircon. In addition to that there are shared bathrooms on each level. The beds are comfy and the rooms are very well equipped and nicely arranged. It´s quiet in the nighttime and you can feel safe.
Common Spaces
Melanka has a large outdoor kitchen, which is not very well equipped and a bit dirty. In addition to that, some pieces of the equipment don´t work. The pool area is next to the kitchen and is really nice. There´s a lot of space for sunbathing and sitting next to the pool to cool down. Next to the reception is a common area with a TV and a pool table. The Melanka bar is located in a separate building next to the hostel. It´s a very good place for going out and meeting new people. In addition to that, they sell good and cheap food.
Summary
All in all, we recommend Melanka because of its really good dorms and bathrooms and its perfect location in Alice Springs. It´s a great place to be, especially at the Melanka bar!
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November 2008
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