Outback Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1363 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
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
See all facilities

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
C
Chia-Keng • extended_group • tw
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
H
Hong • couple • nz
9
Pros:

The buffet breakfast was good. I did not book it when I made booking first. When I arrived the hotel and asked for it, I have been told if I can book it now it will cost much less than I just walk into the restaurant, so I booked it at front desk when I just arrived hotel.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
H
Heike • couple • de
10
Wunderbar, würde ich immer wieder buchen!
Pros:

Einfach alles!

Cons:

Nichts!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
A
Alexander • couple • de
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
S
Sophie • couple • ie
8
Pros:

It was your average standard hotel room. Clean and tidy and the beds were comfortable.

Cons:

The pool and food are quite basic.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • solo_traveller • pt
7
Ok and expensive
Pros:

Nice to have a pool in such hot weather. Really nice to have the airport and center shuttle buses. Also, touristic companies come pick you up for tours right in front of the hotel. The room was comfortable and big.

Cons:

It's very expensive even without breakfast. At the check in the staff didn't inform me about any of the free activities. They charge a ridiculous amount for a bottle of water. Staff wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming, they don't look happy to work there.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
G
Georges • couple • be
8
Pros:

Très bien situé, personnel agréable et compétent. Animation nocturne sympathique. Tout y est.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
A
Amos • family_with_children • il
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
S
Silke • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • couple • au
8
Cons:

Bit noisy at night but I am old and used to early nights so would not complain. Fair enough that younger people might want to party. I should have asked for a room further from the food and drink area.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Renate • couple • au
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Marina • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
B
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
R
Rafael • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

Friendly staff

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
J
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
B
Belinda • couple • au
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
C
Cheryl • couple • au
8
Comfortable, clean, good showers - very pleasant stay. The Outback Grill with salad bar was great.
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
P
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
E
Elisabetta • couple • it
10
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Staff not friendly

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
R
ryo • couple • jp
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee