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. 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. Complimentary airport transfers operate for all scheduled flights – no pre-booking required.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Beryl
Australia Australia
Beds great, buffet breakfast was amazing so much food hot and cold
Christina
United States United States
Great location, clean and comfortable room. Restaurants had good menus and good food. Everything was very convenient.
Ronald
United States United States
Breakfast was horrible. You really should invest in better coffee. I couldn't even drink the coffee. The breakfast was way too expensive. But I suspect that you have everybody at a disadvantage. The other meals were just fine. But nothing fantastic.
Jo
Australia Australia
Loved Indigenous theme in room and throughout. Comfortable beds, clean. Transfer airport bus great. Free laundry facilities that were open late. We could do our washing after long tour days. Tour buses pull up right outside. Close to shops.
Robyn
Australia Australia
Excellent location, comfortable quiet room, good restaurant with excellent food, extremely friendly staff
Lynn
Canada Canada
Really enjoyed this lovely hotel, great place and nice restaurant. Clean and friendly staff
Rodrigo
Mexico Mexico
The food, the beds, the size of the room and that the property facilitated the use of a laundry.
Rachel
Canada Canada
Very clean. The walkways were so beautiful. Great view from the room.
Lise
Canada Canada
Room ready early. Close to everything. Bid shuttles
Dee
United States United States
The perfect place to stay when you're visiting Uluru! We really enjoyed our stay here. The whole resort is wonderful with lots of restaurants, cafe's and shops within walking distance. The staff were friendly and helpful and our room was great. We...

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Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Mangata Bistro & Bar
  • Cuisine
    Australian • Local
Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Ambience
    Romantic

Amenities of Desert Gardens Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 70 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 70 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

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