Desert Gardens Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1516 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 1516 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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Giovanni • family_with_children • it
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • au
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Rox • couple • ro
4
Disappointed. The only choice of accommodation in serious need of upgrade and improvement
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay due to the spectacular nature and sightseeing. The places are gorgeous, but that is not thanks to the resort. We also really enjoyed the food that we had in Mangata Bistro. It was very well prepared and appreciated. However, Ayer's Rock resort - being the only choice of accomodation in the location, should improve their services and standards or align the prices to what they provide. The entire look and feel of the place seems outdated, from the choices of outside colours of the buildings to the aspect and cleanliness inside the room. It is appreciated that they try to support aboriginal people to be integrated in the hospitality services, however, they need to also have knowledgeable staff to meet customer demands. We appreciate they offered a bottle of wine for my husband's birthday at our request.

Cons:

We had higher expectations for the room standard and for the services provided at a price of more than 400 AUD/ night (breakfast not included). The room we stayed in was in need of upgrade. There was no way to hang clothes (no wardrobe or hangers available). The smell of the room was constantly damp and bad. The carpet was/ felt dirty. The bathroom was not clean and in need of upgrades. The was no sound proofing to speak of. One morning, somebody was blowing leaves and "cleaning pathways", but the dirt was blown under the door into our room. The restaurant staff needed training on how to manage various situations (at peak hours -during dinner time- there was no trained bartender to attend guests and remaining staff seemed overwhelmed with the work). There appeared to be no leadership/ management. The breakfast tables arrangement was poor as two tables were placed in the access way next to the buffet for water dispensers / cereals. There was definitely a lot of room for improvement in the restaurant and in the entire management of staff.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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TAKASHI • couple • jp
9
快適でした。
Pros:

部屋も清潔、スタッフも皆良かった。

Cons:

特に無し

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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NICOLA • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely hotel!
Pros:

Great hotel with super staff!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • couple • at
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Really enjoyed this lovely hotel, great place and nice restaurant. Clean and friendly staff

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The restaurants at some of the other hotels were probably a bit better

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ignasi • couple • es
5
No repetiría este alojamiento.
Pros:

Habitaciones amplias

Cons:

Está mal mantenido, los precios hinchados y la calidad de la comida muy baja. Es un monopolio hotelero y todo monopolio es malo. Precios absurdos.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Calvin • couple • ca
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Davide • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

L’hotel si situa all’interno del Ayers Rock Resort quindi in posizione ottimale.
Nel complesso un buon albergo.

Cons:

Servirebbe una presa moderna per caricare cellulari. Senza adattatore qui non hai chances.
Il ristorante dovrebbe essere aperto più a lungo anche perché alcune escursioni terminano alle 21 e il ristorante a quell’ora chiude. Alternative per cenare non c’è ne sono, il rischio è quello di saltare la cena!

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Serafin • solo_traveller • pl
8
Desert Gardens hotel to miejsce dla turystów z zasobnym portfelem.
Pros:

Podobał mi się wystrój i aranżacja całego hotelu z pokojami wychodzącymi bezpośrednio na dziedzińce (bez korytarzy), a przede wszystkim basen położony w miejscu, które jest ocienione popołudniu.

Cons:

Dodatkowo płatne śniadanie (48 AUD za osobę) oprócz wygórowanej ceny za nocleg to już naprawdę przesada! W obiekcie nie pracuje chyba nikt o pochodzeniu aborygeńskim. Brak widoczności Aborygenów wśród pracowników hotelu w miejscu, które na każdym kroku podkreśla szacunek dla nich sprawia, że postrzegam Ayers Rock Resort jako miejsce sztuczne.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Jaroslav • extended_group • cz
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Zangmo • family_with_children • au
8
I truly enjoyed my stay here.
Pros:

I found the bed very comfortable.

Cons:

None

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Amrit • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sanja • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
7
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • family_with_children • de
5
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • es
7
Agradable
Pros:

Unicación,limpieza

Cons:

Error en mi checking , pero la habitación y el hotel muy bien

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • family_with_children • de
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee