What is East Side like?

East Side is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Are you looking for East Side travel tips? Make sure that you visit Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in East Side?

Based on our traveller data, Mercure Alice Springs Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in East Side. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Alice Motor Inn and Alice Lodge .

How many hotels are there in East Side?

Expedia has 5 East Side hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Alice Springs area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in East Side, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in East Side.

What can I see and do in this Alice Springs neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of East Side with a visit to Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve. Anzac Hill and Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Alice Springs.

Top 10 East Side Hotels of 2026

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A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by a covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, and a building with large windows and a sign.

1. Mercure Alice Springs Resort

East Side

Savon

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a brick accent wall, and large windows offering views of the outside.

2. Greet Hotel Alice Springs

Alice Springs CBD, 2.4 km from East Side

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

3. Quest Alice Springs

The Gap, 3.6 km from East Side

Don

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain.

4. Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Desert Springs, 4.1 km from East Side

Gerald declan

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area and a restaurant.

5. Mantra Alice Springs

Alice Springs CBD, 2.1 km from East Side

Ernest

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and solar panels.

6. Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Springs, 3.5 km from East Side

Barry

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a kitchenette.

7. Elkira Court Motel

Alice Springs CBD, 2.6 km from East Side

Desmond

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A round glass table with six chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and potted plants.

8. Alice on Todd Apartments

The Gap, 3.9 km from East Side

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A serene pond surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

Desert Springs, 3.7 km from East Side

Kellie-Anne

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A poolside area with a covered seating area, a pool, and palm trees.

10. Red Rock Hostel

Alice Springs CBD, 2.1 km from East Side

George

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a wooden deck and a view of the surrounding landscape.

11. Discovery Parks - Alice Springs

Ross, 6 km from East Side

Allison

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

12. The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

White Gums, 14.7 km from East Side

"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

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Where to stay in East Side

Find the best East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.

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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 National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame while you're exploring the area.

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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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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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Braitling

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Top East Side Hotel Reviews

Desert Palms Alice Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are nice & helpful, always accommodate your needs :) Room is perfect for what you need & pool area is a bonus on hot days!"

Elkira Court Motel

8/10 Good

"A good value budget hotel in Alice Springs with secure parking. Management extremely helpful, nothing negative to say about it. Of course you can pay a lot more for the Hilton or Mercure but this hotel is totally adequate and is not as noisy (hoons at night) as the Diplomat Hotel where we have stayed previously. No restaurant open but plenty of options within walking distance."

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