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 Olive Pink Botanic Garden 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, Olive Pink Botanic Garden and Alice Springs Golf Club 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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Desert Springs

DEE

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

Desert Springs

Ross

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Springs

sean

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Alice on Todd Apartments

The Gap, 1.3 km from Desert Springs

Angelina

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

East Side, 1.2 km from Desert Springs

AVENASH

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs

Ross, 2.9 km from Desert Springs

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

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

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Quest Alice Springs

The Gap, 1.2 km from Desert Springs

Valerie

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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

Alice Motor Inn

East Side, 2.1 km from Desert Springs

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Elkira Court Motel

Alice Springs CBD, 1.8 km from Desert Springs

Chantelle

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Red Rock Hostel

Alice Springs CBD, 1.7 km from Desert Springs

Noor

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

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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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery 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.

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Kilgariff

Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of 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 Museum of Central Australia, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Top Desert Springs Hotel Reviews

Desert Palms Alice Springs

10/10 Excellent

"I wanted to be at a safe property in the central part of Alice Springs to visit friends and Uluru. The individual villas provided a nice option in the Outback."

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