Desert Gardens Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1488 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Cons:
High prices
Cleanliness issues
Unfriendly staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, like dried leaves and mould.
Service
8.68
Staff described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.02
Loved the proximity to Uluru and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms were generally comfortable but mentioned flooding and small sizes.
Amenities
8.3
The pool and breakfast offerings received positive remarks.
Value for Money
7.46
Some guests felt the prices were high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Multiple mentions of excellent dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.18
General satisfaction with a few caveats related to pricing and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Desert Gardens Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a private balcony or views of Ayers Rock (Uluru). Each room includes a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and a TV with movies-on-demand.

Relaxation and Dining Options
Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool or enjoy cocktails at the Mangata Bar. The hotel's restaurant, Arnguli Grill, offers a delectable a la carte menu of traditional Australian cuisine.

Convenient Location and Complimentary Services
Located amidst native gardens, the hotel is a short distance from spa facilities, shops, and cafes. Free shuttle bus services and transfers from Ayers Rock Airport are provided. Explore the Uluru Lookout just 1.5 km away or take a 40-minute drive to Kata Tjuta for a memorable experience.

Book your stay at Desert Gardens Hotel for an unforgettable desert getaway.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 0.9% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card.

For updated COVID restriction to the destination, please visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travelGuests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AYQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1488 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.68
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Nina • extended_group • si
8
Ne zasluži 4 zvezdice. Preveč denarja za to, kar ponujajo. Odlična lokacija. Sprejemljiva čistoča-smo v puščavi.
Pros:

Dobra lokacija. Prijazen personal. Udobne sobe. Postrežba in hrana v restavraciji dobra.

Cons:

Cena-ponudba. Preveč drago za kar ponujajo. Bazen zaprt (je deževalo dan prej). Samo dva stola na terasi-smo bili 4. Smo ne komplicirani in nas ni motil mrtev ščurek v sobi in dolga stonoga. Pajka na srečo nismo našli. Posteljnina z rjavimi barvami (najverjetneje pesek), na grobo je bilo čisto.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Erden • extended_group • gb
10
Memorable stay and very pleasant staff members 😊.
Pros:

Everything, good place to stay - clean and air condition is the saving grace 😊.

Cons:

Nothing all all.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Eva • extended_group • se
7
Pros:

Bra läge.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • couple • mx
8
Nice place
Pros:

The food, the beds, the size of the room and that the property facilitated the use of a laundry.

Cons:

Everything is expensive.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • ch
8
Pros:

- Gute Lage (in der Nähe zum Uluru und „the Olgas“)
- grosszügige Zimmer
- Das Hotel hat einen Pool, indem man sich abkühlen kann.
- Das Hotel bietet viele Gratisaktivitäten an.

Cons:

- Die Sauberkeit lässt für den Preis zu wünschen übrig.
- Die Zimmer sehen doch schon sehr heruntergekommen aus. Für diesen Preis könnte man schon mehr erwarten. Zudem ist trotz des stolzen Preises kein Frühstück inkludiert.
- Die Mitarbeitenden an der Rezeption waren bei der Planung von Aktivitäten nicht sehr hilfreich. Es hat fast so gewirkt, als wüssten sie selbst nicht genanu was in der Umgebung alles unternommen werden kann. Allgemein wurde wir nicht wirklich herzlich begrüsst. Wir wurden eher darüber ermahnt, dass wir zu früh seien und Check in erst um 15:00 Uhr sei. Dennoch war unser Zimmer bereits bezugsbereit. Hier könnte man eine Reaktion mit mehr Freundlichkeit des Personals erwarten.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Giulio • family_with_children • it
7
Troppo costoso servizio di pulizia mediocre.
Pros:

Ristorante , Colazione.

Cons:

Pulizia totalmente insufficiente, rifacimento camera dopo le 15, water all arrivo con escrementi !!! Hotel datato.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • family_with_children • ie
9
Cons:

Dining was a little expensive

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Très beau complexe.

Cons:

Qu'on nous demande de quitter la chambre alors qu'on avait demandé de rester 15mns de plus, ce qui avait été validé.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Boender • couple • nl
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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francisco • family_with_children • pt
8
Pros:

De quase tudo

Cons:

Foi pouco agradável não ter sido aceite no restaurante, que estava com pouca ocupação, porque não tinha reserva!

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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simona bruna irene • family_with_children • it
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • gb
8
Good base for Uluru
Pros:

Angoli restaurant was excellent

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Antony • solo_traveller • gb
8
very nice but well overpriced
Pros:

Everything apart from cost

Cons:

It’s a monopoly !

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • au
8
Very good
Pros:

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Restaurant

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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scott • family_with_children • au
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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KEIKO • extended_group • jp
7
Uluruは素晴らしい！
Pros:

朝食のビュッフェのロケーションは良かった。

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Iwona • couple • au
8
Pros:

Overall the hotel was nice however not almost $500 a night nice. Maybe 3 star and $180 a night? I understand there’s a limited supply in Uluṟu so the hotels charge a ridiculous amount of money for very average rooms. The staff were friendly and the restaurant served really nice food. I also enjoyed the cocktails there. IGA is always a bonus

Cons:

As I mentioned above the rates for the night absolutely ridiculously too high. Unfortunately there wasn’t much of a choice so supply and demand I guess. But overall it was a nice stay and we would do it again, maybe we would choose a different hotel next time

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee