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 $372 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Desert Gardens Hotel

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Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia –

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staff were very friendly and helpful with our questions thank you

George

United States of America

The staff were friendly. Liked the free transfers.

Saheel

Australia

It's a good option to stay if you're looking for a bit more upscale option for a reasonable price. There's a laundry facility in this hotel so you have a chance to do laundry if needed. Staff is great, restaurant is a good dining option.

Valentina

United States of America

Location was good, close to the town square. Room was clean and tidy.

Sharon

Australia

Not a lot of places to stay in Ayers Rock so choices are limited. However Desert Gardens rooms have recently been renovated. The grounds are clean, they have a laundry facility (to wash off all the red dirt you’ll accumulate hiking Uluru). So overall it was a nice place to stay.

Mic

United States of America

The accommodations were very comfortable. I liked the breakfast brunch very much.

Patricia

United States of America

Mr. Beau Rigbye, the receptionist. Polite, professional, respectfull and enthusiastic. He should be put as a Head of Training Department in every hotel chain all over the world. I travel alot, and I know what's good service. Thank you.

Phillips

United States of America

Beautiful garden; excellent buffet breakfast and many interesting free activities.

Vera

Australia

We were originally placed in a room with (2) full beds, which was not very ideal seeing as it is our honeymoon. However, the front desk switched us into a different room (with a queen bed) and it had a perfect view of Uluru!!! Thank you all so much!!!

Kenneth

United States of America

Uluru is an expensive area to visit but the deal we got through Qantas was excellent. Activities are amazing. So much to see and do. And we were so impressed by your reception staff, especially Beau, what a great, friendly, SUPER helpful team you have there at Desesrt Gardnes.

Grant

Australia

8.9

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“staff were very friendly and helpful with our questions thank you”

George United States of America
“The staff were friendly. Liked the free transfers.”

Saheel Australia
“It's a good option to stay if you're looking for a bit more upscale option for a reasonable price. There's a laundry facility in this hotel so you have a chance to do laundry if needed.”

Valentina United States of America
“Location was good, close to the town square. Room was clean and tidy.”

Sharon Australia
“Not a lot of places to stay in Ayers Rock so choices are limited. However Desert Gardens rooms have recently been renovated.”

Mic United States of America
“The accommodations were very comfortable. I liked the breakfast brunch very much.”

Patricia United States of America
“Mr. Beau Rigbye, the receptionist. Polite, professional, respectfull and enthusiastic. He should be put as a Head of Training Department in every hotel chain all over the world.”

Phillips United States of America
“Beautiful garden; excellent buffet breakfast and many interesting free activities.”

Vera Australia
“We were originally placed in a room with (2) full beds, which was not very ideal seeing as it is our honeymoon.”

Kenneth United States of America
“Uluru is an expensive area to visit but the deal we got through Qantas was excellent. Activities are amazing. So much to see and do.”

Grant Australia

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 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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Uluru/Ayers Rock
4.4 miles

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Ayers Rock Airport
3.3 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I couldn't find anything to complain about it. I felt very comfortable and convenient there. All the facilities that you would like to have are just walking...”

Youzai

Australia

8.7

“The rooms were comfy and the attractions provided within the resort were very good. The garden walk with Leroy worth recommending! Grilling your own choice cool...”

Piotr

Poland

8.3

“Location, parking, staff, room cleanliness, breakfast”

Anthea

Australia

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2 Restaurants On Site

Mangata Bistro & Bar

Food: Australian, Local

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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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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“It's a good option to stay if you're looking for a bit more upscale option for a reasonable price. There's a laundry facility in this hotel so you have a chance to do laundry if needed. Staff is great, restaurant is a good dining option.”

“Not a lot of places to stay in Ayers Rock so choices are limited. However Desert Gardens rooms have recently been renovated. The grounds are clean, they have a laundry facility (to wash off all the red dirt you’ll accumulate hiking Uluru). So overall it was a nice place to stay.”

“Mr. Beau Rigbye, the receptionist. Polite, professional, respectfull and enthusiastic. He should be put as a Head of Training Department in every hotel chain all over the world. I travel alot, and I know what's good service. Thank you.”

“We were originally placed in a room with (2) full beds, which was not very ideal seeing as it is our honeymoon. However, the front desk switched us into a different room (with a queen bed) and it had a perfect view of Uluru!!! Thank you all so much!!!”

“Uluru is an expensive area to visit but the deal we got through Qantas was excellent. Activities are amazing. So much to see and do. And we were so impressed by your reception staff, especially Beau, what a great, friendly, SUPER helpful team you have there at Desesrt Gardnes.”

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Newest Reviews for Desert Gardens Hotel

Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Shirley
Australia

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was not made properly Towels were not replaced as expected Room service was not up to expectations Weather was hot and outside the room looking towards the garden was not cleaned so unable to enjoy sitting outside the room
Good Location Convenient for all activities

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Darrell
Australia
7.1

“OUR ROOM FEE DIDN'T LIVE UP TO ROOM QUALITY.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
FIXTURES IN ROOM LOOSE. PATHWAYS OUTSIDE NEARPOOL UNEVEN ROOM WAS TIRED LOOKING
COMFORTABLE LODGINGS WITH A BIT OF LUXURY IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

George
United States of America
10

“would stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
staff were very friendly and helpful with our questions thank you

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Gwenaelle
France
8.3

“Very good stay, good location but a little bit expensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise of clim Price are high
Very good location

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
10

“lovely hotel, good food,spacious rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
there's nothing bad to say about the resort.
this hotel is very close to Ayres rock which is why we choose it. the room was very nice and the breakfast was the best we tasted whilst in Australia. there was a choice of places to eat catering for all tastes. the free bus around the resort was very useful.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.0

“NICE HOTEL IN GOOD LOCATION”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
We had some towels with marks on them, wasn't sure if it was the red dirt or makeup stains. We dined at the Mangata restaurant the first day we arrived. It was nice that they included bush food in their menu, but it was not to our taste and the food took a while to come out. We also thought the price was a little high for the food we received.
The hotel was close to the square, the lookout and the arts museum. The pool and grounds were clean and tidy. We liked the environmental incentive to offer a $10 credit for opting out of housekeeping services each day.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not much selection in market for food. Price for hotel rooms very expensive.
Had service rooms for early check in. Property spread out. Nice staff.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Wai
Hong Kong
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spacious room and washroom. A supermarket is within the compound and the size is larger than my expectation. However, the cost of the room is a bit expensive.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Kim
Australia

1 helpful vote
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
The room servicing wasn't great. Our toilet was filthy and needed a good scrub. The floors were not cleaned either. The pool area is quite small and very crowded particularly with kids so it wasn't a relaxing area. Checking in and out queues were very long with only two staff working the counter. If you are checking out make sure to get to reception at least 25 minutes prior to departure.
The rooms were comfortable and the complex is nice. The staff were very helpful and organised.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Saheel
Australia
6.0

“An expensive stay and a rip off everywhere from eating out to seeing the sights”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Exorbitant menu. 30$ for a burger is rip off. Town is expensive with you spending 100$ for family of 4 each meal on top of the hotel costs.
The staff were friendly. Liked the free transfers.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Minh
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location and amenities

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Tahir
Australia
4.6

“Bad choice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Every thing
Nothing paid $620 for room but service was 0 star hotel

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Paul
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing I can think of
Proximity to everything

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Mohammad
Australia
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The icon was not working, the stuff didn’t cooperate and we were to sleep without icon in 25 degrees whole the night.
Location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 28, 2019

Youzai
Australia
8.8

“I will be there second time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I couldn't find anything to complain about it. I felt very comfortable and convenient there. All the facilities that you would like to have are just walking distances, such as square centre, shops, restraints and museum. The transportation from everywhere is also considered by the hotel and you only have to take a timetable from the reception. The extra bed for kid is very warm and comfort as well. At last but not least, the breakfast is free for kids!

Stayed in September 2019

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