What is Desert Springs like?

Desert Springs is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and sporting events. Make sure that you visit Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club as part of your Desert Springs travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Desert Springs?

Based on our traveller data, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs is one of the top choices for your stay in Desert Springs. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG and Desert Palms Alice Springs .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Desert Springs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Desert Springs.

What is there to do in this Alice Springs neighbourhood?

Lasseters Casino, Alice Springs Golf Club and Olive Pink Botanic Garden are just a few attractions to check out in Desert Springs. While you're out sightseeing, Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Mbantua Fine Art Gallery and Cultural Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Alice Springs.

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Our top choices for Desert Springs hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

Desert Springs

Ralph

includes taxes & fees

23 May - 24 May

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Desert Springs

DEE

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Springs

sean

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs

Ross, 2.9 km from Desert Springs

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Alice on Todd Apartments

The Gap, 1.3 km from Desert Springs

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

White Gums, 12.3 km from Desert Springs

"Beautiful views! Glamping tents were so spacious and the kitchenette was so well appointed. Michelle was very welcoming and even built a fire for roasting marshmallows. A great alternative choice for staying near Alice Springs. Only 10 minutes from town. We stayed in July, which was pretty cold in the mornings though we did sleep warm with comforters and electric blankets. It was getting up and moving for breakfast that was a little challenging as it was so cold. The views and atmosphere make...

Karen

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Alice Springs CBD, 1.7 km from Desert Springs

Jean

includes taxes & fees

13 Jun - 14 Jun

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Alice Springs CBD, 1.7 km from Desert Springs

Phillip

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

East Side, 1.2 km from Desert Springs

Helen

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Elkira Court Motel

Alice Springs CBD, 1.8 km from Desert Springs

Chantelle

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Quest Alice Springs

The Gap, 1.2 km from Desert Springs

Sean

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Alice Motor Inn

East Side, 2.1 km from Desert Springs

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Red Rock Hostel

Alice Springs CBD, 1.7 km from Desert Springs

Noor

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

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Where to stay in Desert Springs

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

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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Simpson Gap, 22 km west of Alice Spings, Northern Territory, Australia

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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Ciccone

The parks and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Ciccone. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Anzac Hill and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.

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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 Lasseters Casino 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 Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.

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Top Desert Springs Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel room is spacious and clean. The front desk staff are very friendly, however l was a bit disappointed with their knowledge. Eg. I asked and l was informed that there are no bus services to the town centre, and my best option is to go and walk there. I took a 35 minutes walk to the town centre and l found a bus ride back to the hotel with a bus stop 50 metres away outside the hotel. I also discovered that the hotel has a bus shuttle service to the town centre on a limited schedule. 1st service around 1 pm, roughly around the time l was at the reception desk. It was my 1st time staying in Alice Springs."