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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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
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NATALIE • couple • au
4
Beautiful location and lovely staff but will not be recommending Desert Gardens.
Pros:

Very helpful staff and location

Cons:

Paying $750 a night was obscene for a standard room. We have travelled the world and stayed in some of the world's most remote locations in superior luxury and never paid this much for a very standard room, despite demand. Was it worth the money, NO.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Hong • couple • nz
9
Pros:

location and rooms.

Cons:

very expensive.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place ti stay
Pros:

Great place to stay great facilities

Cons:

Bugs

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • au
9
Love it would come again tomorrow
Pros:

Room was beautifully presented
Beds were super comfortable and the air conditioning was amazing
Staff were all so beautiful

Cons:

Options for lunch inside the resort were limited if you didn’t want a hot lunch

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shin • family_with_children • jp
7
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Daniele • couple • it
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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YUSUKE • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Laurine • solo_traveller • nc
10
Pros:

Merci à Malaurie à la réception pour son merveilleux accueil, sa gentillesse, elle nous a parlé en Français et beaucoup aidé.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • family_with_children • au
8
Nice place overall
Pros:

Great staff, very friendly.
Nice restaurants

Cons:

Rooms a bit ageing. Would need a refurbish

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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ND • couple • at
7
no recommentation
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The room was outdated, especially the toilet, low value (worth 100€?) for the price we paid (400€)...

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • au
4
Disappointed given the cost of accommodation and meals
Pros:

location

Cons:

Our room location and quality of meals was not what you would expect

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ari Firenze • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • au
7
A good place to stay but all rooms need a welcome in terms of cleanliness.
Pros:

Proximity to the Park.

Cons:

We felt that the standard room we were staying in could have had better cleaning. There were cigarette butts and a lot of dead leaves in the outside seating area. We wanted to turn down the noisy fan but could seem to do so in the middle of the night. Also for a hotel that supports the local indigenous people it would have been good to see more of them in prominent staff roles. We met many overseas short term visa holders who knew not much about wines for sale etc.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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sarah • extended_group • au
9
A good stay!
Pros:

The location, a good sized room and the staff

Cons:

No lighting outside to sit

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee