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HOLIDAY PACKAGE TO ALICE SPRINGS

Desert Palms Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5 rating
Weekend escape
A place to enjoy the glorious Australian Outback
An oasis in the outback, the Desert Palms is a 3.5 star outback property offering individual studio villa accommodation, set around a crystal clear free-form pool with island, waterfall and surrounded by tropical gardens. All villas are air-conditioned and include bougainvillea-covered verandahs, private en suites and kitchenette facilities including microwave and hotplates. The hotel offers outstanding value for the visitor wanting comfort at an affordable price.
We're located in the main accommodation centre of Alice Springs on the banks of the Todd River, close to town, Lasseters Casino - Alice Springs entertainment hot spot, the Convention Centre and the Alice Springs Golf Club is our backyard.

Some of the best restaurants in Alice Springs are within meters of the Desert Palms. These include the Golf Course Club House, Hanumans (Indian/Thai) and The Deck Eatery and Bar at Double Tree on Hilton and four restaurants at Lasseters Casino including the Juicy Rump.
We offer a small kiosk/shop on-site where food items and liquor can be purchased, a guest laundry, BBQ area, secure gated off street parking directly outside each villa and FREE Wifi in rooms and throughout the property.

Desert Palms offers a calm, peaceful environment, which creates a sense of relief for the weary traveller. After a hectic day of travelling by road or air take pleasure in watching the world go by on the privacy of your own private balcony surrounded by palms trees while watching the spectacular sunsets over the MacDonald Ranges.
A weekly housekeeping service is provided after 7 nights stay. We do not service on Sundays or Public Holidays. During reception hours tea/coffee/sugar/milk and fresh towels are available from the front desk.
74 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs 0870, Australia
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Double Villa

Sleeps 2
Air-conditioned villa with private verandah, Free WiFi and kitchenette in an oasis of graceful palms.
Bedding configuration is 1 queen bed and 1 single bed.

Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Triple Villa

Sleeps 3
Air-conditioned villa with private verandah, Free WiFi and kitchenette in an oasis of graceful palms.
Bedding configuration is 1 queen bed and 1 single bed, or 1 queen bed and 2 single beds

Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Quad Villa

Sleeps 4
Air-conditioned villa with private verandah, Free WiFi and kitchenette in an oasis of graceful palms.
Bedding configuration is 1 queen bed and 2 single beds.

Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
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Family Villa

Sleeps 5
Air-conditioned villa with private verandah, Free WiFi and kitchenette in an oasis of graceful palms.
Bedding configuration is 1 queen bed, 1 single bed, and 1 bunk bed (suitable for a family with 3 children)

Earn 3 PTS per A$1 spent^Plus Status Credits and points on flights
Cancellation fees may apply (up to 100% of total booking price).  
Minimum 5000 PTS required

Desert Palms Alice Springs

Getting there

Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Before 10:00
Hotel address
74 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs 0870, Australia

Hotel facilities

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Convenience store
  • WiFi (free)
  • Outdoor pool (unheated)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Guest laundry
  • Onsite parking (free)
  • Accessible facilities
Please contact hotel if you plan on arriving after 8pm and they will inform you of late check-in procedures.

A credit card pre-authorisation of AUD $200 is required on check in and a photocopy of a driver’s license or other photo ID is required in the same name as on the booking confirmation. This pre-authorisation is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage or cleaning inspection of the accommodation, no smoking in the room and return of room key.

Bed types are request only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.

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*Per person prices are per passenger for the number of passengers specified. Total prices are based on two people, twin share.
Children (2-11 years) must use existing bedding unless otherwise specified.
Transfers not included, unless otherwise specified. Food, beverage and entertainment offerings vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes.
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Domestic cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees of up to 100% apply.
International cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees of up to 100% apply.
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‡You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem points. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions. Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn up to 30,000 bonus Qantas Points on all Qantas Hotels and Qantas Holidays booked through qantas.com/hotels and qantas.com/holidays from 12:01 am (AEDT) 19 March 2025 until 11:59 pm (AEDT) 31 March 2025 for stays with a check-out date prior to 30 June 2025. Excludes Airbnb and Qantas Tours. Bonus points will only be earned on the first 3 eligible bookings made. If your booking is amended in the future, you will not earn the Bonus Points but will earn the points applicable for the booking at the time of amendment. Customers who spend $500 - $999 will receive 5,000 bonus Qantas Points, customers who spend $1,000 - $1,999 will receive 10,000 bonus Qantas Points, customers who spend $2,000 - $2,999 will receive 20,000 bonus Qantas Points and customers who spend $3,000+ will receive 30,000 bonus Qantas Points. There is a minimum spend threshold of $500 on a single booking to be eligible to earn bonus points. The spend amount is based on cash spent. Points Plus Pay can still be used but will not contribute to the spend threshold. Vouchers do not contribute to the minimum spend threshold. The full amount of the transaction for bookings made with Deposit Pay will contribute towards the spend threshold. Bonus Qantas Points will be issued to the member who has made the booking and is valid once per transaction. This is in addition to the standard earn rate of 3 points per A$1 spent on the total booking value. Qantas Points will not be earned on any amounts payable directly to the hotel. Points will be credited within 8 weeks of hotel check-out.
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