Outback Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1363 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Helpful and friendly staff
Good location and accessibility
Free laundry facilities
Variety of on-site food options and good breakfast/dinner BBQ
Spacious rooms and good bedding
Good range of resort amenities (pool, bars)
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty window seals, ceiling with dead flies, random hairs/used bandaid)
Perceived poor value for money / overpriced
Very cold pool (no heating in winter)
BBQ restricted to buying meat from hotel
Occasional service lapses (soap not topped up, lost ear‑pod handling)
Live music noise until ~10 PM affecting rooms
Limited parking near rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed sentiment: several guests praised clean rooms and bathrooms, but there are multiple specific complaints (dirty window seals, ceiling with dead flies, random hairs and a used bandaid).
Service
8.9
Generally positive: staff repeatedly described as helpful and friendly and servicing noted as good; some service issues were reported (soap not topped up, confusion about room-cleaning card, poor handling of a lost ear‑pod).
Location
9.2
Positive: frequently mentioned as a great base, central in the resort, close walk to town and easily accessible.
Room Quality
9
Rooms described as clean, comfortable, spacious with good bedding and layout (some rooms noted as 'lovely' or 'hyper comfortable'), though occasional minor housekeeping misses occurred.
Amenities
8.2
Good range of amenities (pool, free laundry, onsite food options, BBQ area) praised, but some negatives (very cold pool in winter, BBQ use restricted to buying meat from hotel, live music noise until 10 PM).
Value for Money
6.8
Several guests felt the property was overpriced for the quality received (described as paying 5-star prices for 3-star quality); extra charges for breakfast noted.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Generally positive: breakfast and buffet described as good/delicious (though somewhat costly), dinner BBQ praised and onsite food variety appreciated.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive experience: many guests described their stay as wonderful/exceptional and enjoyed the facilities and surroundings despite some cleanliness and value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:00

Property Description

Prime Location near Uluru: Enjoy all that Uluru has to offer at Outback Hotel.
Comfortable Accommodation: Air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and free WiFi.
Dining Options: On-site restaurant, self-catering BBQ facilities, and nearby dining options.
Book your stay at Outback Hotel for a memorable Uluru experience!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 0.9% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Children can be accommodated only when included in your booking, and within the maximum occupancy of the room. Your reservation may be canceled with a penalty fee if you arrive with additional children. Please note that Ayers Rock (Uluru) is a 1-hour flight or a 4.5 hour drive (280 mi) from Alice Springs and the property does not provide free shuttle transfer from Alice Springs. Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests 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

8.4
Based on 1363 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Bülent • solo_traveller • de
8
Insgesamt sehr schön, nur die laute Musik war manchmal störend.
Pros:

Mir hat vor allem die Ausstattung gefallen und der Komfort. Das Zimmer und das Badezimmer sind groß. Ein riesiger Bildschirm mit Internetzugang. Das Personal isz zahlreich und rund um die Uhr erreichbar.

Cons:

Die Zimmer liegen wie Bungalows nebeneinander. Dadurch bekommt man viel von dem Lärm von außen mit. Abends finden immer Veranstaltungen bis 22 Uhr statt. Dabei ist die Lautstärke des Unterhaltungsmusik sehr hoch.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

Friendly staff

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • au
9
Great.
Pros:

Property was clean, comfortable and great value for money. Would highly recommend.

Cons:

The food options could be better but it wasn’t a problem as other places are a shuttle bus ride or short walk away. We liked the options at the Dessert Sands hotel.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • be
6
Mooie ligging maar heel duur
Pros:

Locatie is zeer goed om de red center te bezoeken.

Cons:

We hadden maar 2 handdoeken voor boeking van 3 personen. Heel duur voor maar basis comfort.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • au
8
Comfortable, clean, good showers - very pleasant stay. The Outback Grill with salad bar was great.
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Elisabetta • couple • it
10
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Staff not friendly

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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ryo • couple • jp
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt in einem Ressort. Der kostenlose Shuttle vom und zum Flughafen sowie innerhalb des Ressorts ist super.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind zweckmäßig eingerichtet und sauber aber das Preis Leistungsverhältnis passt nicht. Es ist einfach zu teuer.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nobutake • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Urmila • solo_traveller • au
9
Fabulous stay! Would come again.
Pros:

Location
Room was perfect for us
Clean and well maintained
Parking close to room

Cons:

- Parking should be assigned to room numbers. Some nights we had to park a bit further
- Reception team could be more welcoming and supportive of tourists and what they need to know.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth Danette • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • it
9
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Ho mangiato una pizza per cena che non mi è piaciuta.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • au
7
We had a great time, relaxed feel without the sparkle and glass of other accomodation options.
Pros:

Comfortable beds, lovely staff, on the shuttle bus route

Cons:

Perhaps another food option / cafe rather than bbq at night,

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
8
Outback Hotel was a great base from which to enjoy an extraordinary area. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Surroundings were lovely. Staff were friendly and very pleasant. Live music at the bar was very good. I liked that it was out of the Town Square vicinity, away from the other hotels but still easily accessed by using the Resort Shuttle.
I liked the more rustic nature of the restaurant and the natural setting at the hotel.

Cons:

The pillows were very uncomfortable. House-keeping missed our room one day and completed it very late in the afternoon on another day.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Fdulcinea • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • au
8
Good base to explore Uluru but be prepared for the high prices
Pros:

Good place to stay to explore Uluru.

Cons:

I thought the “budget accommodation “ room at $550 a night was excessive. Only alternative was a shared dorm room. I’m 75 !!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Wilhelm • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Die Lage, das Zimmer, die Umgebung

Cons:

Die Möglichkeiten zum Essen, man musste mit dem Shuttle in andere Anlagen wechseln

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sun • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

Old motel room that looks sad and rundown. House keeping came at 8 am, when we were still in pajamas. I asked the person to come back later, and went to the reception to remind them of this, but the room wasn't cleaned/refreshed.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • solo_traveller • it
10
Ottimo
Pros:

Struttura ben organizzata appena fuori l'ingresso al parco di Uluru.
La stanza (double queen) era spaziosa e pulita. I letti comodi come pure i cuscini.
Alla reception il personale è molto gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee