About this property

Desert Gardens Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a private balcony or views of Ayers Rock (Uluru). Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool, or at the restaurant and bar. Spa facilities, shops, tour information and cafes are conveniently located within a short walking distance from the property or via a free shuttle bus. Set among native gardens, each room at Desert Gardens Hotel includes a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a TV with movies-on-demand in every room. The hotel's Mangata Bar serves cocktails that can be enjoyed while relaxing by the hotel pool. Arnguli Grill offers an a la carte menu of traditional Australian cuisine. The Uluru Lookout is just 0.9 mi from the property while Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is a 40-minute drive away. All guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel receive free return transfers from Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport). This transfer service is available for this airport only. The hotel is only a 5-minute stroll to the lookout, where guests can view the desert sunset and Uluru. In 2024, Ayers Rock Resort became the first ECO Certified business globally to be awarded both Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications, recognizing our commitment to sustainability, cultural integrity, and responsible tourism that supports Indigenous employment, local enterprise, and environmental care

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jayda
    United States United States
    I was concerned that one room for four adults would be uncomfortably small, but it was actually quite comfortable. Not spacious, but definitely worked well for us.
  • Crystal
    United States United States
    Loved that our room was ready early (pre-paid) upon our arrival! Loved the organization of the shuttle and airport bus process.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    It was peaceful, yet right in the middle of the resort complex do getting to anywhere was a short walk.
  • Craig
    United States United States
    Nice Staff, High quality restaurants, Safe location!
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do.
  • Dmitry
    Australia Australia
    Great location, room was neat and tidy, comfortable bed. We stayed at desert gardens.
  • Cheryl
    United States United States
    nice place and great location. Employees very helpful. Easy walk to restaurants and activities in town and the lookout.
  • Michael
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location, clean accommodation, friendly staff, good restaurant.
  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything exceeded expectations, except on the last night after our meal we ordered 2 cocktails and after waiting 18 minutes we asked where our drinks were. After another 6 minutes they were brought to us without an apology. This was not good...
  • Manuel
    Australia Australia
    Great facility, big rooms, friendly stuff, free bus to move around the complex and plenty of daily activities to do

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Mangata Bistro & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local
  • Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Desert Gardens Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Playground

Media & Technology

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Desert Gardens Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 70 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 70 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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/travel

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about Desert Gardens Hotel