The Gap Travel Guide

Alice Springs

Detail image of Simpsons Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia featuring orange rock faces and beautiful ghost gum trees
Simpson Gap, 22 km west of Alice Spings, Northern Territory, Australia
Simpsons gap in West MacDonnell National Park in NT central outback Australia
Finke River, Glen Helen Resort, Northern Territories, Australia
Simpsons Gap, MacDonnell Ranges, Australia

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Top hotels in The Gap

Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is ฿3,972 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿3,972
฿4,369 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (388 reviews)
"The room was with out a garden and very shadow. The foto you showed on you booking page looks very different."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Quest Alice Springs
Alice on Todd Apartments

Alice on Todd Apartments

4 out of 5
1-11 Strehlow Street The Gap NT
The price is ฿3,930 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿3,930
฿4,323 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Aquatic & ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
"always a comfort knowing that there is a clean pet friendly accomodation when driving in to town from remote community"

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Alice on Todd Apartments
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,152 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
฿3,152
฿3,467 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
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 ...
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is ฿4,182 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿4,182
฿4,600 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, safe, comfortable, convenient, and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 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 ฿4,182 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿4,182
฿4,600 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
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)
"It was great after 6 days long walks"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is ฿3,572 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿3,572
฿3,929 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very run down and needs a big upgrade."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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Where to stay in The Gap

Find the best The Gap areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Desert Springs

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

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.

East Side

Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.

Gillen

Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Araluen Arts Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.



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