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Alice Springs offer a variety of accommodation options and places to stay, whether you are travelling with your own caravan or tent, looking for a bed and breakfast, hotel rooms, or backpacker style accommodation. The Alice and Central Australia also offer a range of other accommodation options for both short term and longer term stays.

We also list some Alice Springs Pet Friendly Accommodation.

For up-to-date information, contact our local visitor centre (check out their website):

View of Mount Gillen, West MacDonnell Ranges
View of Mount Gillen, West MacDonnell Ranges.

Alice Springs Apartments
  • Vatu Sanctuary
    Whether you are here for work or holidays, our boutique style range of self-contained accommodation are perfect! Special monthly corporate rates to all visitors booking for a month stay. Many guests stay 1-6 months especially those who come for short term work.

    NBN wifi/internet and full Foxtel satellite TV service is included in your stay. Each apartment has at least one secure off-street parking and have access to the lagoon style pool. Your weekly linen change is taken care of and you only need to focus on work and rest.
Vatu Sanctuary
Vatu Sanctuary — vatusanctuary.com.au

  • Alice Riverside Apartments
    East Side, Alice Springs, NT
    Email: Alice.Riverside@iinet.net.au
    Ph: 0459 394 604

    Welcome to Alice Riverside Apartments, located across the Todd River, just a short 5 minute walk to Alice Springs town center! A great base to experience Alice Springs, explore the extraordinary surrounding countryside and discover the amazing arts and culture. Perfect for a family vacation, an adventure holiday or business trip.

    Enjoy the comforts of home in this private 1-bedroom apartment. It’s fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The space is tastefully furnished, featuring a warm and welcoming interior.

    Minimum 3 nights stay. Special rates for 7 nights, monthly and corporate stays.

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  • Alice on Todd Apartments
    1 Strehlow Street, The Gap NT
    Ph: +61 8 8953 8033

    Offers fully self-contained accommodation with security gates on all entrances and free parking at your door. Flat-screen TV’s, reverse cycle air conditioning, washing machines and FREE Wi-Fi. Guests have access to the outdoor swimming pool, heated spa, games room and children’s playground.

Alice Springs Backpacker/Budget
  • Alice Springs YHA
    Cnr Parsons Street and Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: +61 8 8952 8855

    Alice Springs YHA is built within the grounds of an historic outdoor movie theatre, in a great location in the centre of this atmospheric outback town. Our hostel has a big outdoor movie screen showing movies nightly under the stars. Base yourself in this centrally located hostel and explore Australia’s famous outback.

  • Alice Lodge Backpackers
    4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs
    Ph: +61 89 8953 1975
    Freecall: 1800 351 925

    Small, clean, safe and friendly accommodation. We are a five-minute walk from Todd Mall, Alice’s Town Centre, and a great place to set up your home away from home. With off-street secure parking for 9 cars, sleep well knowing your car is safe on the property and under camera surveillance. Variety of room options, which include mixed and female, three, four and six-bed dorms, as well as comfortable doubles.

  • Alice’s Secret Travellers Inn
    6 Khalick St, Alice Springs NT 0870
    Ph: +61 08 8952 8686

    We are tucked away in a quiet street just opposite arid bush land and Botanic Gardens, yet only a five minute walk from the town centre. Being the smallest, we pride ourselves on our cleanliness and friendliness, and we are happy to give you that extra bit of attention you will miss in the bigger places. You can choose between air conditioned dormitories, single, twin or double rooms, all at affordable prices.

  • Ronnie’s Bush House
    26 Warburton St, East Side, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8952 7013 / 0448 100 777

    Working hostel in Alice Springs, with a particular focus on the long-term working holiday travellers to Alice Springs.

    – their website is was not currently active re www.ronniesbushhouse.com.au

The Neil Hargrave Lookout on Namatjira Drive, Burt Plain, West MacDonnell Range
The Neil Hargrave Lookout on Namatjira Drive, Burt Plain, West MacDonnell Ranges.
Alice Springs Bed & Breakfast
  • A Good Rest B&B
    51 Dixon Road, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: +61 8 8952 5272

    Whether it’s business, pleasure or time to unwind, A Good Rest B&B offers a spacious retreat balancing executive finishing tropical surrounds. Quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Alice Springs.
A Good Rest B&B Alice Springs, NT
A Good Rest B&B Alice Springs, NT

  • Kathy’s Place Bed & Breakfast
    4 Cassia Court, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: +61 8 8952 9791

    Friendly good old fashion customer service in a quiet setting close to the centre of the Alice. Relax and unwind after a busy day, enjoying a refreshing swim or just relaxing in our shady garden area, watching the native birds that visit.

  • Squeakywindmill Boutique Tent B&B
    971 Ilparpa Road (situated at the base of the scenic Western MacDonnell Ranges – 15 km out from Alice Springs CBD)
    Ph: 0414 885 034

    Open between late March to mid October. Closed for Summer. Situated on the edge of the iconic Western MacDonnell Ranges, the colours of Central Australia’s scenery are best enjoyed from the front deck of your beautifully appointed Eco Structures Australia tent, with a cold drink and a platter of delicious nibbles. Squeakywindmill is unable to cater to young children.

  • The Sturt Desert Pea House
    Rural property on the outskirts of Alice Springs
    Ph: 08 8956 7755

    Sturt Desert Pea House is an outstanding rural property on the outskirts of Alice Springs. Built of mud brick and local stone, the house also has recycled timbers and doors from an iconic building in Alice Springs that was demolished in the 1980s. However, the space has all the mod cons you would expect in an inviting family home.

Simpsons Gap - Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park
Simpsons Gap – Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Alice Springs Camping & Caravan
  • Alice Springs Tourist Park
    70 Larapinta Drv, Araluen
    Ph: 1300 823 404
    Ph: 08 8952 2547
    An oasis in the desert, the Alice Springs Tourist Park (previously Stuart Park Caravan and Camping Tourist Park) has been a favourite amongst travellers to central Australia. Whether you are towing a van, bringing a tent, driving a campervan or looking for onsite accommodation, the park caters for all.

  • Discovery Parks – Alice Springs
    25 Palm Pl, Ross
    Ph: 08 8952 6111
    Offers a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets and circumstances. From the luxurious Deluxe Villas to the Budget Cabins plus sites for caravans and tents, Discovery Holiday Parks is the perfect place to experience Alice Springs (formerly BIG4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park).

  • G’day Mate Tourist Park
    23 Palm Cir­cuit, Alice Springs
    Ph: 08 8952 9589
    Come and stay at our family owned tourist park. Cabins, ensuites powered grassed sites and caravan sites.

  • Heritage Caravan Park
    40 Ragonesi Rd Alice Springs
    Ph: 08 8953 1418
    The Heritage Caravan Park is located approximately 5km south of the Alice town centre. Our peaceful location, nestled at the base of the MacDonnell Ranges, is the ideal spot to pull up and unwind after a long day’s drive. We are a pet friendly park which offer large grassed powered sites through to bush camping where small contained fires are permitted.

  • Wintersun Cabin & Caravan Park
    Cnr North Stuart Highway and Head Street, Alice Springs
    Ph: 08 8952 4080
    Located 2 kms north of the city centre, with easy access (either by self drive or on a tour) to all our great attractions. Neat clean grassy sites with shade trees are our specialty. Wintersun offers a range of modern cabins with ensuites, 1 or 2 queen/double beds and bunks for the kids. The comfortable cabins also have cooking facilities, reverse cycle air- conditioning and parking next to the cabin.
Sunrise view to Mount Gillen from Anzac Hill, Alice Springs, NT
Sunrise view to Mount Gillen from Anzac Hill, Alice Springs, NT

  • Blatherskite Park
    Len Kittle Drive, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: see website (office hours only Mon-Fri)
    Bookings are essential for the campground. As an overflow campground, their are limited sites. Pre-booking and a camping permit is required to stay here. The park is only available to the public when there are no major events being held here.

    There are a number of local groups that annually use the park for events and activities. See the website under Park Groups for further information.

View south over Alice Springs toward Heavitree Gap.
View over Alice Springs to Heavitree Gap
Alice Springs Hotels / Motels
  • Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
    93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 1800 632 117
    The hotel offers 205 guest rooms in addition to a great variety of facilities and amenities including the beautiful resort pool, spa and sauna, state of the art fitness centre, casual dining, and the Lasseters casino.

  • Desert Palms Alice Springs
    74 Barrett Drv, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8952 5977
    A 3.5 star motel offering a range of studio villa accommodation, each complete with air conditioning, private ensuites, kitchenettes, and verandahs. Set around a crystal clear free-form pool surrounded by tropical gardens, complete with an island and a waterfall.

  • The Diplomat Motel
    20 Gregory terrace, Alice Springs
    Ph: 08 8952 8977 or 1800 804 885
    Superbly located in the centre of Alice Springs, the Diplomat Motel provides the perfect place to stay, relax and unwind. The motel offers a selection of affordable Alice Springs accommodation, with tea/coffee, free Wifi and Foxtel. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free parking and the popular Uncles Tavern.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
    82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8950 8000
    On the banks of the Todd River, our hotel is two kilometers from the town center and adjacent to Alice Springs Golf Club. We’re within 10 minutes of Alice Springs Desert Park and Anzac Hill, which stands above the town. Perks include our tennis courts and heated outdoor pool overlooking the garden, home to our resident peacock.

  • Elkira Court Motel
    65 Bath St, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8952 1222
    Located in the Alice Springs town centre, Elkira Court Motel offers air-conditioned rooms to use as a base while you explore all that central Australia has to offer. It features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities.

  • Mercure Alice Springs Resort
    34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8951 4545
    Located on the Todd River and only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, galleries and cultural precinct. Barra on Todd Restaurant and Bar offers distinctive cuisine and delectable dishes seasoned with local flavours. We offer 139 comfortable, spacious rooms including refurbished Standard and Superior.

  • Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
    11 Leichhardt Tce, Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8950 6666
    Stay at Alice Springs Hotel offers convenient accommodation in the heart of Alice Springs. Located on Todd Mall. Best prices when booking direct. Ideal for your next holiday in Alice Springs and perfect for solo travellers, couples and families. Rooms to suit just about all accommodation needs for your visit to the Northern Territory.


View of Mount Gillen from Annie Myers Hill Lookout
View of Mount Gillen from Annie Myers Hill Lookout