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 $320 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 – Great location - show map

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Leon the guide for the desert garden walk and the other talks was excellent. One of the highlights of the holiday.

Eric

Australia

staff were very friendly and helpful with our questions thank you

George

United States of America

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

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

Lovely restaurants, pool, shop. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Tanya

United States of America

8.9

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“Leon the guide for the desert garden walk and the other talks was excellent. One of the highlights of the holiday.”

Eric Australia
“staff were very friendly and helpful with our questions thank you”

George United States of America
“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
“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
“Lovely restaurants, pool, shop. Staff was very helpful and friendly.”

Tanya United States of America

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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi

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

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Uluru/Ayers Rock
4.4 miles

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Ayers Rock Airport
3.3 miles

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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.

Groups

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

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The fine print

Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with credit card.

Desert Gardens Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
Desert Gardens Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
- Mangata Bistro & Bar
Guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
In total, there are 95 rooms at Desert Gardens Hotel.

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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
Room options at Desert Gardens Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
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.
Check-in at Desert Gardens Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

“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: November 14, 2019

Karen
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom facilities were tired and in need of a deep clean, but this did not impact on the experience.
All the resort staff were, professional, friendly and helpful. Amazing location, good organised trips at an additional cost and a number of free activities in order to widen visitors cultural knowledge and understanding. The staff made an extra effort with my daughter who’s birthday it was and the view of Uluru from our room was phenomenal.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Leah
Australia
8.3

“Good location, friendly staff, over priced nightly rates! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Price
Pool, good size room, bedding ok

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Eric
Australia
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Leon the guide for the desert garden walk and the other talks was excellent. One of the highlights of the holiday.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 6, 2019

Lech
South Africa
5.4

“A rip off! I sharp contrast to the awesome natural beauty nearby.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
For this price, one would not expect: 1 - rude persons at the reception; 2 - having to park a car close to 1 km away from your room; 3 - having to carry heavy suitcases up the stairs, because someone forgot to build a lift... The whole thing resembles a holiday resort in East Germany, designed for mass processing of large numbers of visitors, at maximum profit... In hospitality industry, luxury involves a bit of personal touch, sorely missing from this facility (though criticism probably refers also the whole resort complex). And - there is no competition, which clearly is a part of the problem.
Closeness to Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park. Several good restaurants within the resort. The Field of Light art piece.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Diana
United Kingdom

9 helpful votes
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Extremely expensive - cost the same as Sails in the Desert which is 5 star - and as much as a central London hotel (with a view). View out of my bedroom was onto a dirt bank with a radio mast behind. No views of anything which is poor given that there are two major Australian sites within viewing distance. This is explained as being intentional so that you can't see the hotels from Uluru but it is more likely so that it is too far to walk to Uluru and you have to take an expensive bus provided by the site owners to get there or have any decent views. We hated the resort. Only way not to be well and truly ripped off by the site owners, Voyages, is to hire a car so that you at least don't pay the ridiculous sums they are asking just to be bussed to the actual sites, let alone tour costs on top.
Decent room and restaurant as you would expect for a 4 star hotel

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

John
India
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice people working the manager Mr Ajay Sandhu and the waitresses in the bar and restaurant

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 31, 2019

Giles
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Nice but shame about ammount of kids invading the pool area”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Invaded by 40 kids at the pool who didn't seem to be staying there! Had most of afternoon wrecked by screaming kids who's parents couldn't give a stuff about their horrible kids (I realise the hotel cant blamed for this)
Yes its fine...We had 2 nights here and was happy to stay here.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 28, 2019

Mark
Australia
3.3

“fantastic event (FoL), exellent staff. substandard facility reliant soley on location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
room was not clean. resort outdated , poorly maintained & overpriced for the standard provided.
good food at a good price with friendly competent staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 28, 2019

Louise
Australia
8.8

“Great place to relax, close to the centre with lots of things to do nearby”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our verandah needed sweeping, the public garden areas were well maintained, the individual balconies/verandas not so much.
Comfortable room, nice pool area, lovely restaurant

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Steve
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
flies

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Tina
United Kingdom
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Field of light tour a bit underwhelming for the price

Stayed in October 2019
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

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