Desert Springs Travel Guide

Alice Springs

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A golf course with a desert landscape in the background.
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Uluru, a large sandstone monolith in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.

Stay near popular Desert Springs attractions

Alice Springs Golf Club

8.6/10 (28 reviews)
Eighteen challenging holes between rocky outcrops and spinifex grass offer views over the MacDonnell Ranges at this unique golf green in the middle of the desert.
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Things to do

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

£73
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs Art Center Tour

Alice Springs Art Center Tour

£45
per adult
Alice Springs Art Center Tour
Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

£9
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

£102
per adult
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport

£45
per adult
Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group

Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group

£102
per adult
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
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Top hotels in Desert Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is £106 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£106
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is £109 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£109
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I found one staff member on booking in last week anything but helpful, guess I would say using authority even though she was young !!! Worse room we ever had even though I ask for mountains view did not take the care to see I had that room, but Monica just wanted to get it finished I couldn’t be ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
74 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is £90 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£90
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street Alice Springs NT
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Elkira Court Motel
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is £80 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£80
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"All good. As usual"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure ...
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Quest Alice Springs
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Where to stay in Desert Springs

Find the best Desert Springs areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Alice Springs CBD

If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Adelaide House are top sights worth seeing.

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The Gap

Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.

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Photo by Lauren Bath
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Gillen

Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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East Side

Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve while you're in town.

Mount Johns

Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.

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