Name: Desert Gardens Hotel
Address: Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia, Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $379 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Desert Gardens Hotel

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Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia –

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June 7, 2016

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Location was great to get to Uluru and Olga’s . Buy breakfast at check in for special price

Sharon, Australia

We were at the hotel as a group of 8. We found it expensive and tired. I had worked at the resort 30 years earlier and the bathroom tiles were the same tiles. Mould in the shower and it just looked tired. It is expensive both room restaurant and drinks. We found some of the staff not trained well in hospitality as far as speed. It took us a long time to receive our drinks at dinner, they came the same time as our meal. The outside area of the rooms were unkept and the buildings need painting andsome repairs. I think management are skimping on staff and maintenance.

Pamela, Australia

A very enjoyable 3 nights. Great place, great meals - great time.

Bob, Australia

Everything was conviently located, restaurants, coffee shop, gasoline station and grocery store! Staff was super friendly and accommodating!

Sergio, United States of America

Close to all tours. The restaurant was exceptional

Terry, Australia

We had everything we needed...spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time. Everything I had booked - Tali Wiru dinner and Field of light were fantastic and our transport there was well organized. Breakfasts were lovely and there were plenty of choices for dinner. The surroundings and setting were beautiful.

Cathy, Australia

Comfortable room but very expensive for what you had

Donna, Australia

Says 4 star but more like 2 star motel. Extremely overpriced but in line with other properties in this overpriced destination

Maria, Australia

Friendly staff, nice location, clean room, but too expensive. The standard doesn’t value that money

Nancy, Australia

Room was good as was location tours and trips were easy to book

John, Australia

Desert Gardens Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a private balcony or views of (). Guests can unwind in the , 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Great area for shopping!

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+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 16 years of age)	Standard Double Room 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 377 ft² 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. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 16 years of age)	Deluxe Double Room with Ayers Rock Views 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 420 ft² With panoramic views of Uluru (Ayers Rock), these rooms feature a balcony or private courtyard, plus a bathtub and in-room safe. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • View Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 16 years of age)	Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 420 ft² 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. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Closest Landmarks

Uluru/Ayers Rock
4.4 miles

Closest Airports

Ayers Rock Airport
3.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great bed and air conditioning. Quiet, 24hr reception, easy walk to town square, shaded (an essential). Friendly atmosphere.”

Eleen

Australia

“Convenient location to Uluru & the Olgas. Beds were very comfy. The buffet breakfast was delicious. Rooms modern & clean. Field of Lights Star Pass is worth every $ (must do).”

Fiona

Australia

“Location perfect, breakfast excellent. Staff very helpful.”

Lone

Australia

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2 Restaurants On Site

Mangata Bistro & Bar

Food: Australian, Local

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte
Arnguli Grill & Restaurant

Food: Australian

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per child, per night
3 - 15 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
3 - 15 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per child, per night
16+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Desert Gardens Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Pierre
China
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The carpet is room!
눇The site! Unbelievable.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

LindsayKK
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
3.0

“Poor service, expensive, grubby rooms. They are taking advantage of a monopoly in a great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The reception service was poor. We were dealt with by a woman who immediately charged extras on our card and couldn't explain why. She said they were for "inchidentals", I asked what "Inchidentals" were and she became flustered as she didn't know. I then worked out she meant "incidentals"! She then told us we could check out at 1.30pm the following day which actually suited us. She then said our coach would come then. We had driven ourselves so I again asked her what she meant. It turns out she had confused us with a package holiday group. It wasn't a 1.30 checkout even for them, she meant they could leave their cases in reception until then. She was clueless and hopeless. The rooms themselves were tired and distressed. The tiles had mold ingrained in the grout. The walkways and exteriors were dirty and full of debris. This hotel has a monopoly on this location and they are exploiting it fully in price and lack of attention.
눇location

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 10, 2018

Sharon
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Short but sweet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Pool not heated
눇Location was great to get to Uluru and Olga’s . Buy breakfast at check in for special price

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 9, 2018

Marchien Vuijk
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉over priced, unpersonal, people not friendly
눇location and small garden

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 9, 2018

Pamela
Australia

4 helpful votes
7.1

“Expensive for what you get. The hotel is tired and needs maintenance.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉The hotel is tired and not value for money
눇We were at the hotel as a group of 8. We found it expensive and tired. I had worked at the resort 30 years earlier and the bathroom tiles were the same tiles. Mould in the shower and it just looked tired. It is expensive both room restaurant and drinks. We found some of the staff not trained well in hospitality as far as speed. It took us a long time to receive our drinks at dinner, they came the same time as our meal. The outside area of the rooms were unkept and the buildings need painting andsome repairs. I think management are skimping on staff and maintenance.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 8, 2018

Kate
New Zealand
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Poor cleanliness

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 8, 2018

Bob
Australia
9.6

“A fantastic time.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇A very enjoyable 3 nights. Great place, great meals - great time.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 4, 2018

Aidan
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Said there were on demand movies, but they no longer provide this at the hotel
눇Close to sites, good facilities and shops

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Cristina
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Best place to explore Uluru and The Olgas.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Our room was too far away from the reception’s area. Careless housekeeping.
눇Location, gallery shop.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 29, 2018

Sergio
United States of America
6.7

“Too expensive but no options!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was dirty, specifically the bathroom. Very, very expensive for what you get!!
눇Everything was conviently located, restaurants, coffee shop, gasoline station and grocery store! Staff was super friendly and accommodating!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 29, 2018

Terry
Australia
10

“Enjoyable relaxing and fun”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower pressure not great but not a bad thing
눇Close to all tours. The restaurant was exceptional

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 27, 2018

Cathy
Australia
9.2

“Amazing Uluru!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇We had everything we needed...spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time. Everything I had booked - Tali Wiru dinner and Field of light were fantastic and our transport there was well organized. Breakfasts were lovely and there were plenty of choices for dinner. The surroundings and setting were beautiful.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 26, 2018

Donna
Australia
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The first room had a very noisy fan from remote aircon that could not be turned off and we were moved that evening when we couldn’t sleep The bathrooms were mouldy
눇Comfortable room but very expensive for what you had

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 22, 2018

Maria
Australia
6.3

“Overpriced like everything else to do with Uluru”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉3 rude staff members within first 5 mins of arrival. Restaurant is grossly overpriced. $27 for glorified hot dog or hamburger
눇Says 4 star but more like 2 star motel. Extremely overpriced but in line with other properties in this overpriced destination

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 20, 2018

Nancy
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Friendly staff, nice location, clean room, but too expensive. The standard doesn’t value that money

Stayed in July 2018

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