East Side Travel Guide

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A large rocky hill with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.

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Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is NZ$215 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$215
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Got an unexplained charge to my card. Tried messaging them and emailing them about it but no response. Found dead bugs in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Alice Motor Inn

Alice Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
27 Undoolya Rd East Side NT
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Flying Doctor ...
7.2/10 Good! (409 reviews)
"The actual place looks like it shouldn’t be open, looks like a construction site but nothings being done. The one room that looks like it’s to be used that we were given smelt like it had been completely coated in bleach it was that strong that it burnt the nose hairs. We gave the key back and the ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Alice Motor Inn
Alice Lodge

Alice Lodge

2 out of 5
4 Mueller Street East Side NT
Stay at this hostel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Perfect for outback
"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

Alice Lodge
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is NZ$222 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$222
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was ok, check in was a little slow. The room initially was fine, but a long walk from reception. Facilities were good and a discount was applicable which was nice. However the air conditioning in the room was not working, initially staff did not want to do anything, however after standing firm ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is NZ$212 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$212
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Mantra Alice Springs

Mantra Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
The price is NZ$144 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$144
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (335 reviews)
"When I arrived I was told the room I had booked wasn’t available. They gave me a refund, but it was annoying that I had to check into another hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Mantra Alice Springs
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Our guide on where to stay in East Side

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

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.

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.

Ross

You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.

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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