You have your flight tickets, you are planning to see the mighty Uluru and now you need a place to stay. Well here is the good news: you have come to the right place. We have compiled here a list of the top five hotels in Alice Springs to save you some time.
Here at TravelMag.com we leave no stone (or rock) unturned when figuring out what the best options for you are. Basing our list on a number of factors including price, value for money, location and previous guest reviews we managed to whittle the list of nearly 100 hotels in and around town down to the best five.
QUEST SERVICED APARTMENTS
From A$106/ night
One of the better options in Alice Springs, Quest Services offer good-sized apartments. Each one comes with plenty of useful amenities such as a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, en-suite bathroom and a BBQ area outside on the terrace. Rooms have a DVD player and stereo system. Larger apartments also come with their own dishwasher. The property is centrally located.
CHIFLEY ALICE SPRINGS RESORT
From A$97/ night
Chifley is located next to the Todd River and some of the rooms have a balcony overlooking this. All rooms are air-conditioned, have a work desk and a minibar. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar and breakfast can be ordered up to the room in the morning. The Botanical Gardens in Alcie Springs are just 10 minutes away on foot. If that is not enough exercise for you then there is also a fitness centre in the resort.
THE SWAGMANS REST APARTMENTS
From A$80/ night
Swagmans provides good value for money. The apartments have a kitchen stocked with utensils, refrigerator and microwave. The apartment has a separate dining area and air conditioning. Outside the rooms but still on the premises are a large terrace with BBQ facilities and an outdoor pool. If water is not your thing, then there is a pool table inside. Larger apartments also have a bathtub.
ALICE ON TODD APARTMENTS
From A$94/ night
Pleasant and modern furnishings make a stay at Alice on Todd an enjoyable one. This property is a great family-friendly option; there is a games room and playground for the kids, as well as an outdoor pool. Laundry facilities and a kitchenette come as standard in each of the rooms, along with an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and free wifi. There are also barbecue facilities on site.
AURORA ALICE SPRINGS
From A$76/ night
The Aurora is right in the heart of Alice Springs making this a great value for money property. With its own bar and restaurant selling Australian cuisine, it is a good spot from which to begin an exploration of the major attractions in and around Alice Springs. Air conditioned rooms are all en-suite and come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Undercover parking is also available on site.