Desert Gardens Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1744 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , au
+61 1300 134 044

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1744 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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wendy • couple • us
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Everything was just a little over priced for what its worth

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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jensen • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

the restaurant for the kids dinners, no choice for a healthy option

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Katsue • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
6
Perfect location, friendly kind staff, tired overpriced stay
Pros:

Good distance to Uluru and accessible to eateries etc at Yallara

Cons:

It’s tired and a little unclean.
Despite staying for 5 nights our room service didn’t clean the toilet, bathrooms or even replenish toiletries. The room didn’t even have a box of tissues. Our curtains were a little broken and dirty and the room was not private as it overlooked a busy pool.
The restaurants were overpriced and food standard was low. We tried the hatted restaurant and it was the worst meal of the stay. - disgusting

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Liene • extended_group • lv
9
special place, in a special location
Pros:

Everything was good, very spacious room. Breakfast is for a separate fee, we didn't get to try it because we went hiking outside the hotel at sunrise.

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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HITOSHI • couple • jp
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • ch
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

Rooms are getting a little tired

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • de
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Liane • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr gute Ausstattung, schöne Anlage, Pool

Cons:

Lautstärke beim Frühstück

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Alleinig die Lage hat sich gelohnt.

Cons:

Hotel sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Wenig renoviert...wirkt wie 70er Jahre Schulgelände...

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Zam • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
10
once in a lifetime location
Pros:

Fab hotel, so close to Uluru. Staff awesome and hotel was spotlessly clean. The food was great too, especially the brekkie. Free bus shuttles from airport and around resort was great too

Cons:

n/a

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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carole • couple • fr
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Proximité d’accès Uluru

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • au
9
great
Pros:

superb à la carte restaurant

Cons:

not very clean

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
3
Over priced, $800 for an entry level room is too much no matter where you are.
Pros:

When we raised the below concerns we were given a complimentary breakfast.

Cons:

Over priced, $800 for an entry level room was way too much, we had quite a bit of luggage which we had to carry up two levels, no lift? There was one chair, for two people?

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee