Desert Springs Travel Guide
Alice Springs




Visit Desert Springs
Stay near popular Desert Springs attractions
Things to do

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport

Alice Town Highlights & East MacDonnell Ranges Half Day Tour

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Desert Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"Good experience"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Desert Palms Alice Springs
"Pool was under repair. No onsite restaurant. Room smelt from harsh chemical cleaner. Sheets were itchy. Air conditioning did not work - flat battery in controller and staff gone for the day. Very cold night - not the least bit impressed with this place."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Elkira Court Motel

Quest Alice Springs
"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
"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
Where to stay in Desert Springs

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 Heritage Walk 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.

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 Todd Mall, 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.










