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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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Zimmer war insgesamt in Ordnung, alles sauber. Bett war bequem. Supermarkt, Cafes und Restaurants waren einfach zu erreichen. Reichlich Parkplätze vorhanden.

Cons:

Toilette sehr stark verkalkt und sah deshalb unhygienisch aus. Wasserhahn könnte mal erneuert werden. Zum Wifi bekam ich keine Verbindung, musste deshalb Hotspot in meinem Smartphone nutzen.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Hannes • extended_group • at
8
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Bo Yau • couple • tw
8
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Rebecca • couple • au
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda-Lee • extended_group • au
8
We had a great stay overall and I would definitely stay again.
Pros:

The beds were very comfortable. The facilities were good. The room was serviced daily with clean towels, cups, etc, the staff very very friendly, polite and helpful.

Cons:

The outside patio area was dirty. Lots of leaf litter all around outside. One day room service came quite early which would have been a problem if we were trying to sleep in. They were very polite.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jurgen • couple • au
3
Disappointing
Cons:

Bathroom reeked of urine smell. Dead cockroaches under lounge.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Quiet. Very pleasant facilities, rooms, meals and drinks. Staff very obliging.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • dk
5
Dirty rooms
Pros:

Good location. Okay restaurants.

Cons:

Very dirty both inside the room and outside areas. Dead bugs everywhere inside the room, carpet, behind curtains and bathroom. The cleaning is simply not thorough enough even though they cleaned the room everyday.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • ca
8
We were only at the hotel for one night and very sorry that we didn’t get to swim in the pool due to the rain.
Pros:

It was very clean and close to everything with a nice range of activities

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • au
6
Few things could be better !
Pros:

Room itself was comfortable and spacious.Geckos cafe food and service was awesome in the resort.

Cons:

We had workman right next to our room the whole time during both days grinding and hammering metal.We weren’t told of any works going on when checking in so that was disappointing.
Long way from car to take your luggage and on check out it rained and no awnings to walk under to keep bags from getting wet.At $400 per night not really worth it from our experience.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • fr
9
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Larissa • family_with_children • re
8
Pros:

Le site est exceptionnel. De ma chambre j avais une vue magnifique sur le mont Uluru

Cons:

La quasi totalité des restaurants ferme à 21h. Ce qui est un peu tôt lorsqu’on sort voir les sunset

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • au
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • au
9
Educational and fun .
Pros:

Location was good and the food in the restaurant was good . Staff were friendly and helpful . The activities offered were great and tours operated very well.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Deepu Madhusudanan • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Well staffed and clean property

Cons:

Should keep water dispenser across property f9r easy refill

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • au
9
Overall great stay
Pros:

Lovely and clean. Staff were very friendly

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • au
10
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Gemma • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • au
6
Okay given limited choice
Pros:

Spacious, nice pool, good bathroom

Cons:

Bed too soft, no powerpoint on one side of the bed, very noisy front door, expensive for what it is

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mrs virginia • couple • gb
9
I would Definitely go again
Pros:

Very good location
Lovely hotel great swimming pool
Clean
Staff very helpful

Cons:

I liked the hotel nothing negative to say

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee