Desert Gardens Hotel
Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 791 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location got everything you need for a comfortable stay at ULURU. Rooms are spread out so may involve some walking. Dining on site is great, especially the kangaroo kabob. Jaruska at the Bistro is very helpful and courteous. Lots of activities besides hiking. But it's hot!

- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Desert Gardens Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 18, 2010Hotel chain/brand: Novotel
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
- Good Breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Trang
United States of America
“The location got everything you need for a comfortable stay at ULURU. Rooms are spread out so may involve some walking. Dining on site is great, especially the kangaroo kabob. Jaruska at the Bistro is very helpful and courteous. Lots of...” - Paul
United States of America
“Beautiful property and well run facilities. Nice restaurants too.” - Wong
United States of America
“Did not include breakfast. Location was near the Art Gallery and Town Square where there were restaurants and stores. Tracy, the receptionist was very helpful to get me on the sunset tour on short notice!” - Martha
United States of America
“The restaurants. Laundry facilities. Ease of pickup for tours. View of Uluru.” - Steve
United States of America
“Great location minutes from the airport and national park. Nice pool area to cool off in after hiking in the desert. The two restaurants were very good.” - Sherry
Canada
“I liked it because the staff were great and because it is close to Uluru” - Cheryl
United States of America
“The landscaping and how several of the hotels were connected and connected to the Town center. They had shuttle service to Town Center and airport shuttle. Staff- I had injured muy knee slightly on the Segway tour and several housekeeping staff...” - Arie
Israel
“amazing big rooms, full amenities, king size beds, very rich program” - Fran
United States of America
“We had a nice time at this hotel. The rooms are updated and clean, for the most part. Nice to have a pool. other nice amenities like a grocery store, complimentary laundry, each room has private patio. Daily room cleaning. We did not eat often...” - Bogdan
United States of America
“Very friendly and helpful front desk people nice and large and clean comfortable room 🙂🙂🙂”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
Do you have a designated smoking area ?
Yes, there are several designated smoking areas around Ayers Rock Resort.Answered on 18 December 2019
Hotel area info *
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Mangata Bistro & Bar
- CuisineAustralian • Local
- Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbienceRomantic
Amenities of Desert Gardens HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Garden
- Playground
- TV
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Desert Gardens Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
For updated COVID restriction to the destination, please visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel
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.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Desert Gardens Hotel
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The prices at Desert Gardens Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Desert Gardens Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Desert Gardens Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Mangata Bistro & Bar
- Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
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Guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Desert Gardens Hotel is 4.3 miles from the center of Ayers Rock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Desert Gardens Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Desert Gardens Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
- Swimming pool
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Yes, Desert Gardens Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.