Short answers. Each one points to the page with the detail and the source.
Is this the hotel's official website?
No. Alice Springs Basecamp is an independent guide. The official site is lasseters.com.au and the hotel phone is (08) 8950 7777.
What is the hotel actually called?
The hotel trades as Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG brand, inside the complex the operator calls Lasseters Alice Springs. The casino is Lasseters Casino; the Alice Springs Convention Centre is next door.
How far is it to Uluṟu?
Parks Australia gives 465 km from Alice Springs by road, about 5.5 hours of direct driving. Plan at least one night near the park. See the long-road page.
Can I walk to town?
Yes. The convention centre gives 1.8 km on foot to the town centre. In summer, walk early or after sunset.
What time is breakfast?
Tali serves a buffet breakfast from 6am to 10am Monday to Friday and from 6am to 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Can children stay?
Yes. Tourism NT tags the hotel family-friendly and lists a children's pool. The casino floor, including the Casbah café-bar inside it, is 18+ only.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, according to the operator. Splash Cafe beside it serves from 11.30am to 6pm daily.
Is there parking?
Tourism NT lists a car park and an electric vehicle charging point. We could not find a published parking charge. Accessible bays are free near each main entrance, per the convention centre's guide.
How do I get from the airport?
It is 12.3 km by road. The airport shuttle charged $23 one way per adult when we checked, valid to 31 March 2027. Taxis, ride-share and car hire are also available.
How far is Standley Chasm, and when should I go?
About 50 km by road, a 40-minute drive per the Chasm. Go around noon for the light on the walls. It closes at 2pm on Sundays.
Do I need a 4WD?
Not for the main West MacDonnell gaps, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm or the drive to Uluṟu. You do for N'Dhala Gorge, Rainbow Valley's access road and the Mereenie Loop, per Tourism NT.
When is the best time to visit?
For walking, April to September. BoM averages at the airport show mean maximums from 19.9 °C in July to 36.6 °C in January, and July nights average 3.9 °C.
What happens when I send a room request?
Our desk checks availability and the rate with the hotel or its booking partner and emails you. Nothing is booked and no card is taken until you confirm.
How does this site make money?
A commission from the hotel or the booking partner when a request made here becomes a confirmed stay. No advertising and no affiliate networks are connected. Details on How this site earns.
Does the site promote the casino?
No. We describe the casino in neutral terms only: who may enter, opening hours, and where to get help. We publish no promotions.
Where can I get help with gambling?
Gambling Help Online, 1800 858 858, free and confidential, 24 hours. In the Northern Territory, Amity Community Services on (08) 8944 6565. See Responsible gambling.
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