The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Alice Springs

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Alice Springs

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If it's your first trip to Alice Springs, Australia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Alice Springs. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Alice Springs. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Alice Springs for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Alice Springs beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Alice Springs for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters By IHG

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Alice Springs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 93 Barrett Drive, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters By IHG has great rooms from $120 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 82 Barrett Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kitchen, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Alice Springs YHA

Hostel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Alice Springs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Alice Springs YHA to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $57. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, parking, hiking, laundry services, and a game room, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street. You'll also find laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Alice's Secret Travellers Inn

Hostel with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $76, Alice's Secret Travellers Inn, at 6 Khalick Street provides an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, a game room, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


A Good Rest B & B

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Alice Springs
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A Good Rest B & B has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 51 Dixon Road. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Ooraminna Station Homestead

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Ooraminna Station Homestead is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $30, and it's located at Maryvale Road. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 33 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Desert Palms Alice Springs

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Desert Palms Alice Springs because it has great rooms that start at $103. It has an outdoor pool, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 74 Barrett Drive. Only 1.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Alice Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Alice Springs

Alice Village offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $213 (before taxes). It's located at 56 Ragonesi Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and outdoor dining areas which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Alice Springs, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Alice Springs, Best Hotels for One Week in Alice Springs, or Best Hotels for One Night in Alice Springs.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Alice Springs?

Alice Springs Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$106

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Alice Springs, Australia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $106. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Alice Springs.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $124
  • 3-star hotels: $115
  • 2-star hotels: $67


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