Desert Springs Travel Guide

Alice Springs

Two people on a golf course with a clear blue sky and a red rock landscape in the background.
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
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

£201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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
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
West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs

£115
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs
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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 £115 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£115
per night
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Wry clean beds"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

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 £108 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£108
per night
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
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 £84 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£84
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (994 reviews)
"All great, room are great love it . But because we come on winter so they maintain sweeming pool. But yeah who want swimming then the area so cold. Great all over not complain.... excellent"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Desert Palms Alice Springs
Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is £92 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£92
per night
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
"Clean well appointed room. ice quiet resort with good security. Good location"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Quest Alice Springs
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace Alice Springs NT
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"A great place to stay in central Alice for an affordable price, close to sights and shops. Very friendly and helpful staff. Uncles Tavern on site has tasty pub food reasonably priced and quick friendly service."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

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Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is £98 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£98
per night
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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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, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall 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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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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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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