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 amongst native gardens, each room at Desert Gardens Hotel includes a minibar 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 1.5 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vanessa
Australia“Great location. Clean and serviced well during stay.” - Kirsty Australia“The staff were so friendly and helpful. Location perfect, rooms were great. Spacious, all the creature comforts.”
- Oanne
Switzerland“spacious garden, conveniently located, good room size” 
Sam
Ireland“We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed the whole experience. Food was great, staff very friendly and access to the walks and e periences was very easy. Highly recommend.”
Jennifer Australia“Clean and comfy room. Comfy bed and pillows. Staff are very helpful and happy to share as much information about the area as you need. The dining experience was lovely at our hotel. Nice outdoor bar area and walking distance to the entire...”- Suaty Australia“Rooms were clean and the hotel was pretty. Stuff members were very helpful and kind. The menu at the hotel didn't have many options for vegetarians and it was a bit pricy. However, we understand we were getting none local food in the middle of the...”
- Barney
United Kingdom“A unique location. Some parts now need a little refurbishment, but it is still a wonderful place to stay.” - Salvatore Australia“great location, comfortable rooms, several choices for meals/food, friendly and efficient staff. Appreciate the work they do with providing opportunities to Aboriginal youth”
- Sylvia Switzerland“The room was very spacious, the bathroom, too. The ceiling was high and it is a very decorative room. We loved the terrace with garden chairs and table to observe the birds in the morning hours with the red sand in front of us. It was a magic...”
- Zbigniew
Canada“Fantastic view of the Uluru Rock from the balcony! Very kind and helpful staff. Convenient free shuttle to the Ayers Rock airport. Very nice decor and atmosphere in the entire hotel.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Mangata Bistro & Bar
- CuisineAustralian • Local
- Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbianceRomantic
Facilities of Desert Gardens Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Bar
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Garden
Activities
- Children's playground
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
