Desert Springs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Desert Springs
Stay near popular Desert Springs attractions
Activities
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
NZ$20
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
NZ$168
per adult
Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport
NZ$103
per adult
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
NZ$233
per adult
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
NZ$465
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Desert Springs Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is NZ$267 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$267
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good experience"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is NZ$275 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$275
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
Desert Palms Alice Springs
74 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is NZ$249 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$249
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were lovely however we had mice in our villa. First night there’s no phone number however later told there’s a phone at the reception to call but not really suitable after working 16hrs and also minus degrees in winter. Next day after work went tried to just rest due to long shift and while ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Elkira Court Motel
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (625 reviews)
"Overall ok. Shower leaked badly and toilet cistern kept whining once full. Otherwise good location, room clean and parking easy."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Quest Alice Springs
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (395 reviews)
"The studio apartment was certainly comfortable enough for two. Plenty of cooking implements if you want to cooking your own meals. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Free laundry facilities! Would stay again."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is NZ$243 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$243
8 Sept - 9 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)
"The hotel had mixed reviews and I feel these were justified. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Lucy in the restaurant who helped with dietary requirements. The room was big, the view of the Todd River was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. The fridge was also ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on 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, Todd Mall and Adelaide House are top sights worth seeing.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Photo by Lauren Bath
Open Photo by Lauren Bath
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.
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.
