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Reviews of Queen of the Desert Villa Secure & Gated 2 Bedrooms

50 South Terrace, 0870 Alice Springs, Australia

#9 of 23 hotels in Alice Springs

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 42 apartment reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    8.0
    We had a great stay with friends. Space enough to unwind after very busy days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A couple of small pieces of furniture need to be fixed and were therefore unusable. Nothing the owners couldn't fix fairly quickly.

    The location was excellent. Just across from the Todd River. A great place to walk. The views from the balcony bedroom were gorgeous looking up onto one of the many mountainous areas surrounding Alice Springs.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    8.0
    Suited our needs well
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    1) The air freshner smell was very overpowering when we entered for the firs 24 hrs. 2) Insufficient toilet paper, we ha to buy our own. 3) Need wipes in the kitchen, e.g., Chux 4) Need a bedside lamp for the second bedroom 5) Need a big green external rubbish bin on the property, either at the back or front, clearly labeled with '17'

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    Nice choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Security Gates not currently working but being fixed.

    Nice apartment close to everything easy to contact owners. Bonus of a washing machine and an area out the back to dry clothing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very confortable, cosy and clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The security gate wasn’t very secure and was kept open at most times as it wasn’t shutting. The noise of drunks fighting/arguing in the complex at 2am in the morning.

    Very cosy and comfortable, had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a townhouse in a compound where every other unit were locals and I’m not sure how they feel about a short term rental onsite. The gate broke very often so its gated but the gate was left open overnight, and in the morning a neighbour’s car had been broken into.

    The host left a really nice greeting gift. The amenities were excellent and we had everything we needed for the whole stay. A lot of effort has been put in to make the stay comfortable. Cleanliness was 5/5. The property was the best looking one on the compound. The cleaner who attended when we checked out noticed we had left headphones behind and ran after us to return it.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable stay in a well laid out apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The remote controlled entrance gate was not working properly and was quite often open, which basically defeated the purpose of having a "secure compound". Interestingly, when we left, we could not open our entrance gate and had to leave the property via another exit. If we used the owners wifi, then the internet coverage was good, however, if we used our own wifi, then the internet coverage was poor. The mobile phone reception was also not great.

    The unit was very well laid out and had everything that we needed. The beds were extremely comfortable. Having a washing machine was certainly handy. The owners had gone to a bit of trouble to make us feel welcome, by providing 2 "gift packs" for us to enjoy. The kitchen was also well stocked with condiments etc.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little details and toiletries bags are snack bags

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    7.0
    Not bad for Alice springs.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The spa was flat and unusable

    Probably the best spot in Alice because it is secure. And has cameras. Beds are comfy and it was clean. Be careful of the front gate when driving in. It likes to close itself half way through opening .. the neighbours are pretty noisy until all hours. But it is Alice springs.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    8.0
    Great site. Tried to book it again, but it wasn't available. (Avoid Alice in the rain!!)
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Didn't like is a bit strong. There was really nothing that was a terrible issue. Only one bathroom. No downstairs toilet. Screen door jammed, but Alice was having its first rain in a very long time. The access gates to the car park were playing up - again, we assume this was a rain issue, because when the rain stopped the gate performance substantially improved. Finding the rubbish bin was a challenge. It was curbside, on the other side of the complex, and our gate codes didn't let us access that side of the complex, so we had to walk the rubbish around the outside of the entire complex - 3 x roadways, and approx 600 mtrs. The rain presented a number of challenges, including, the front overhanging deck was open slatted, so you had to stand under the water pouring off the deck as you tried to open the front door. I say tried, because, in the rain, both the front door and screen door had swelled and jammed and were difficult to open/close and lock. Our last few days were dry and everything improved.

    Good location. Pretty reasonable layout and full kitchen with table and chairs. As I have noted before, a table and chair (workspace) is important to me, and many operators don't flag this important element when promoting their accommodations. Beds and bedrooms were good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    8.0
    Would book again if we visit Alice Springs for work.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    We were there for work and the property had ample space to work from with good wifi.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    overally it was good apart from the gate issue
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    When the gate would not open when I had a scheduled meeting in town, I could not make it on time, and the people were not too happy about it, and they just thought I was unreliable,

    self check in, and the privacy that comes with it.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Safe parking, very well setup place with all you need. Short drive to city center. Quiet at night.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    9.0
    would recommend to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very well equipped ,comfortable, clean and good security at the villa.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Well appointed and comfortable accommodation

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't find the rubbish bin for the unit like to dispose of every day rubbish from inside so had to make a few trips to get rid of it but not a major drama.

    Good customer support. Everything you could possibly need provided. Lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking space was very hard to get into and out of with a large car. If not a confident reversing.

    Very quiet town houses.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well presented and well appointed apartment with everything you need for a stay. Fantastic interaction with the owners

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Alice Sorings is no longer safe or clean.

    We ended up not staying as it was not safe to stay in Alice Springs. Never ever again!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    6.0
    Clean-ish, Friendly residents, Non Secure Gates, Tight parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expired food offered as a gift. (Cleaner/Preparer needs to be more diligent) Expired milk (2 & 4 months expired) left in fridge. (Cleaner needs to be more diligent) False advertising in regards to "secure" gates (they were broken and never closed) Mould in bathroom around the extraction fan. Bathroom bin was stilled filled with rubbish from previous guests. (Cleaner needs to be more diligent) They wanted to charge me more money because they assumed my friend and I would sleep in the same bed and not use both bedrooms. Tight parking, lifted 4WD with items on roof most likely won't fit (I had to park mine in another car park). I asked if there was space for two cars, they didn't answer the question. There isn't. Spa not available for one nighters.

    Interior was clean. Friendly residents.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2025

    1.0
    False advertising… call it Queen of the Desser so was expecting a resort time place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expected a hotel/motel but instead was a unit in an unsafe looking area

    Nothing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Convenient location. Host response time was excellent. Most amazing comfortable bed.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very spacious and felt very homey, lovely outdoor areas.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hospitality

    Unsatisfactory

    Stayed in December 2024

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