Desert Gardens Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1656 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , au

listing image 1
Show all photos
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
See all facilities

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

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 1656 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
J
Jessica • extended_group • au
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • au
5
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • couple • au
7
Great location but be prepared to pay top dollar
Pros:

Staff and location are great with dining options nearby (walking distance). Free parking great. Rooms were good size with comfy beds. Well provisioned with tea/coffee, extra toilet paper/soap/shampoo etc.

Cons:

Expensive with limited dining options for those on tight budgets.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • couple • au
6
Bit pricey but nice staff and location and one stop shop open early and late to meet needs.
Pros:

Location was great, professional staff, restaurants open late and early etc.

Cons:

Could hear the neighbours at night through the door/wall. Restaurant was lovely, staff and food great but piano in lobby being used by kids as a plonky tonk toy which wasn’t great for ambience. This happened a lot by different kids while there.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
N
Nina • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage, die ausgesprochene Freundlichkeit aller Mitarbeiter.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und kann die abgefragten Preise ausschließlich wegen der ausgezeichneten Lage und der ungebrochenen Nachfrage weiterhin verlangen

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
A
Agnes • couple • au
8
Pros:

The size

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
H
Hong • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent venue, good value
Pros:

Great hotel, very comfortable room.

Cons:

General restaurant menu was a bit limited for evening meal

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • extended_group • au
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
D
Dean • solo_traveller • au
7
Front desk great job , some restaurants so so.
Pros:

I must say Te'a from the front desk that book us in was amazing with service and helpfulness.

Cons:

Gecko 's restaurant service was terrible and my daughter had the red velvet cake which was hards and tasted like it was days old.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Beds were comfy
Staff were friendly and helpful
Neat and clean

Cons:

No room service
No water in bar fridge

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
S
Saxena • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

locations and food

Cons:

bad was unconfirtable and showers was leaking all night water noise.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
V
Vera • extended_group • pt
6
Cons:

Eramos2 pessoas com 3 malas de porão e duas de cabine e deram-nos um quarto em que tinhamos de subil 3 lances de escadas. Ao que protestámos e trocaram-nos o
quarto

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • au
6
Great people and location - rooms disgusting
Pros:

Location and staff are great.

Cons:

Breakfast Buffet is a joke for the money they charge. If you arrive after 09am you are lucky to find anything decent to eat - plates and food are replenished sparodically. Mugs and glasses, no where to be seen.
Rooms are in a fair to bad shape. Cleaning does not happen. The only thing, the beds are made, no vacuming, no cleaning. In the room you find stains eberywhere.
For the money they charge you, an absolute joke.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
M
Mahendra • family_with_children • au
10
Highly Recommend the stay experience
Pros:

Room was clean, and was serviced daily, the staff were also very efficient and friendly, enjoyed the experience, we stayed for 4 days, highly recommend

Cons:

The toilet flushing was not that strong, had to flush a couple of times

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
F
Fulvio • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
K
Kathy • couple • au
7
The hotel did feel a very little rundown, however, Uluru made up for it.
Pros:

Room and location were great. Staff friendly and helpful.

Don't like the 'tell us more' prompt.

Cons:

We would have liked having a trolley cart (similar to airport carts) available to bring things from the car to the room. This was quite a long walk and took several trips.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was excellent and the hotel facilities were very nice. The location close to the town centre was good.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah • couple • au
7
Pros:

Quiet location

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee