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 | Desert Palms Resort Alice Springs: A friendly and accomodating oasis in Alice Springs
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 Everyone gets their own little
bungalow... by pchamlis
This is one of those places where every party has their own individual little "chalet" or "cabin". They're funky little a-frame looking places that are surprisingly large and comfortable on the inside. They have pitched-pine ceilings and very, shall we say different, color schemes inside. Each chalet has a nice deck as well.
And, one other great feature of the Desert Palms is its connection with many of the tour operators in the area. Almost any activity that you'll be participating in will feature a pickup at the Desert Palms.
Last and certainly not least, we have the management. FRIENDLY. HELPFUL. They'll do just about anything to help you have a wonderful stay. One night, we were VERY late (14 hours, to be exact) in returning from Ayers Rock (Uluru). We had the folks at Ayers phone ahead to warn the Desert Palms that we'd be late getting in, well after the desk closed. When we arrived, there was a note instructing us to go to particular chalet. And as I'd mentioned we had a hot air balloon trip scheduled for the next day, they also had taken the liberty of scheduling a wakeup call for us. : )
Comfortable rooms, each with two double beds.
Reverse control A/C and heat. (And in the winter, you NEED the heat)
Laundry facilities, including dryers AND clotheslines. Clothes dry very fast in the desert. :)
A small convenience/grocery shop attached to the desk, where you can buy all sorts of prepared meals for microwaving, if you get a late munch attack.
Lots of nice hot water in the bathrooms. And, a shower head that gives you a LOT of water. I hate wimpy showers.....I always end up getting soap in my eyes. : (
A very nice pool, which was being cleaned during our visit. No matter, it was a bit cold outside.
They also have a 1/2 sized tennis court. Not sure about playing on a 1/2 size court for tennis. Nothing like a killer serve getting to you twice as fast. But if the wind ever dies down, you could play the world's biggest ping pong tournament.
And, if you're into gambling, it's only about 700 meters down Barrett Road to the Casino! Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: 08/8952 5977Directions: Coming into town from the airport, turn right on south Terrace, and then go right across the river bed at Stephens. The first left is Barrett. The Desert Palms is about 1 km up the road, on the right.Website: www.desertpalms.com.au Other Contact: 08/8953 4176 FAX
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| Desert Palms Resort Alice Springs: A few more words about the Desert Palms Resort
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 The Desert Palms, as seen from
the Todd River bed by pchamlis
And again, Australians were very very friendly all over the country. But, I don't think I've found too many places where the staff, top to bottom, was any happier that you'd chosen their establishment.
You WILL feel welcome. Very much so. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: 08/8952 5977Directions: Coming in from the airport, turn right at South Terrace and then turn right across the river bed at Stephens. Then, a quick left turn onto Barrett Drive. The Desert Palms is about 1 km up Barrett, on the right.Website: www.desertpalms.com.au Other Contact: 08/8953 4176 (FAX)
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The Desert Palms Resort is located next to the Casino Hotel and offers self contained cabins/villas in a lovely leafy surrounding. A good size pool is also an added bonus.
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