East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Activities

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs
Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
"Very run down and needs a big upgrade."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Alice Motor Inn
"Atrocious, dirty, falling apart. Wifi was pathetic. Noise motorbike coming and going, the kitchenette had barely anything in it and the shared kitchen was even worse. Junk and cars all over the property. Do your self a favour and stay away."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Alice Lodge
"This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually."
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2018

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"The property as a whole is excellent. Good location and wonderful food and beverages on site. Bed was comfy and clean. Rooms need a little update, especially the bathroom. Chipped tiles and grout is disgusting. The only good thing going for the shower is the hot water. For the price the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Elkira Court Motel
"Great location. Comfortable room. Some days parking was an issue if you were later getting in but we managed and felt secure with the gates"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"Lovely hotel. Very basic but good for the price. The best part were the staff. Friendly and efficient and they remembered that I was hiking the Larapinta trail and made sure to ask me how it was when I returned. A lovely touch."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East Side

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.

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.

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.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Lasseters Casino might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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 Araluen Cultural Precinct and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
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