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Desert Gardens Hotel

★★★★ Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, AU

8.2 guest rating· 1674 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Room Request Two Double Beds

Sleeps 4 · 2× Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Electric kettle

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Patio with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet

Located throughout the gardens of the hotel with either a balcony or courtyard area, this air-conditioned room features TV with free-to-air channels and a minibar. Complimentary airport transfers operate for all scheduled flights – no pre-booking required.

Desert Deluxe Room - Request Two Double Beds

Sleeps 4 · 33 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet

This spacious, air-conditioned room looks out on the desert landscape and feature either a balcony or private courtyard. Each has an en suite with a bath and a shower. Complimentary airport transfers operate for all scheduled flights – no pre-booking required.

Desert Deluxe Room - Request King

Sleeps 2 · 33 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet

The spacious double room features air conditioning and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
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  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Currency exchange
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Ironing service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)

Location

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Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, AU

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.21674 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Good amenitiesHigh pricesCleanliness issuesUnfriendly staff
Cleanliness7.5
Service8.7
Location9.0
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.3
Value for Money7.5

Understand you are paying for a remote area however definitely not worth the money!

6.0

The location is great, the academy cafe in town is amazing.

Dirty walls, dirty toilet, dirty bin, holes in wall that have been filled in badly. Ceiling had a leak at some point and paint flaking off. Bed soft, air con noisy. Front door had a large crack in the wood, balcony furniture is falling apart and sticks into your legs. The smell of sewage from the bathroom drains is disgusting and fills the room with the stench!

Kerri · AU · 2026-07-24

Comfy and convenient

8.0

Lovely, comfortable, and convenient.

The pool is not heated in winter. The kids would have loved a swim but the water was too cold (even for them!)

Belinda · AU · 2026-07-20

Overpriced hotel with minimal amenities. The nature is astounding, but the tourist activities are hard to book and medio

6.0

The rooms are fairly good, and the porch is very nice. The staff is friendly, if a bit overwhelmed when checking in bus loads of guests. The nature is astounding.

This was the most expensive hotel by far for our trip to Australia, and is not a good value. The HVAC is not very adjustable, and the maintenance staff does not know how to operate it. We eventually determined which of the mysterious buttons meant Max AC, Max Heat, and Automatic for a temp that was not adjustable. The WiFi was generally not connected to any internet. There is no desk in the room. The activities sell out well before guest arrival, and the self-guided activities are not well supported. Paying over a $100 to visit Uluru (the big rock) on your own is one thing, but to not even have access to a paper map seems unreasonable.

William · US · 2026-07-20

Spectacular location and views.

10.0

The facilities were fantastic. Views were breathtaking. Staff was very friendly .

Moni Abraham · NZ · 2026-07-19

Wunderschöner Ort in Hotel mit Vor- und Nachteilen, vor allen Dingen aber schlechtem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

6.0

Die Lage der Unterkunft war top. Auch die Anlage des Ressorts an sich ist schön. Das Personal ist überwiegend sehr sehr freundlich und das Essen war auch gut. Trotz enormen Andrang, wir waren in der Hochsaison im australischen Winter dort, haben sie das Restaurant gut gemanaged. Sehr schön waren auch die Angebote, etwas über die Kultur der Anagnu zu lernen mit Vorträgen zum Essen, Waffen/Jagd und Musik. Es gibt ein großes Angebot an Ausflügen, die preislich sehr unterschiedlich sind. Am günstigsten ist es sicherlich zum Lookout des Resorts zu gehen, den man nicht ohne weiteres entdeckt, von dort aus kann man Uluru und Katatjuta gut sehen. Ausflüge in der großen Gruppe haben uns weniger gut gefallen, als in kleinen Gruppen. Sehr empfehlenswert ist der Cultural Center. Wer mit dem Auto weiter will, wie wir, braucht für die schönen Strecken einen Four Wheel Drive.

Die Zimmer sind allerdings nur sehr mäßig und die Badezimmer sind schlechter als in jeder Jugendherberge. Es ist alles schon alt und ziemlich heruntergekommen. So hat man beispielsweise kaputte Stühle auf dem Balkon. Mit alldem kann man ganz gut leben, weil es einfach ein wunderschöner Ort ist, aber der Preis passt einfach überhaupt nicht. Es ist völlig überteuert, für das was geboten wird. Auch der Zustand der Toiletten vom Restaurant ist zumindest am späten Nachmittag und Abend wie auf einer Autobahnraststätte. Die Zimmer werden erst spät gemacht, unsere zwischen 16 und 17:00 Uhr.

Judith · DE · 2026-07-19

Good to know

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.

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.