Desert Gardens Hotel - Ayers Rock

$$$$||View on mapAyers Rock, AustraliaYulara Drive, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872|
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Desert Gardens Hotel - Ayers Rock
Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location9.1
Staff8.7
Comfort8.3
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families31%
Groups13%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location9.1
Staff8.7
Comfort8.3
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.1
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families31%
Groups13%
Solo7%

Desert Gardens Hotel: Mid-range hotel with views of Uluru from guest rooms and award-winning eco-certifications.

Rooms

Desert Gardens Hotel is the only hotel at Ayers Rock Resort that offers rock view rooms with direct sightlines to Uluru. These rooms include a private balcony and air conditioning. The hotel also provides free guided walks through its native gardens.

Dining

The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Mangata Bar and Arnguli Grill. Mangata Bar serves cocktails poolside, while Arnguli Grill offers an a la carte menu of traditional Australian cuisine. Guests can also order breakfast in the room.

Eco-Certifications

Ayers Rock Resort, which operates Desert Gardens Hotel, holds Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications. This was the first ECO Certified business globally to achieve both certifications. The certifications recognize the resort's commitment to sustainability, including Indigenous employment and local enterprise.

Location

Desert Gardens Hotel is located 1 mile from the Uluru Lookout and a 40-minute drive from Kata Tjuta. Complimentary return transfers from Ayers Rock Airport are provided for all guests on scheduled flights. A free resort shuttle bus connects guests to the town square and tour departure points.

Family

Children 15 years and under stay free when using existing bedding at Desert Gardens Hotel. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool open all year. Babysitting and child services are available upon request.

  • Rooms: rock view rooms with private balcony
  • Dining: Mangata Bar and Arnguli Grill
  • Eco: Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications
  • Location: free airport transfers and resort shuttle
  • Family: children 15 and under stay free, outdoor pool
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of AUD 49.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:187
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds1 Double bed
Standard Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds1 Double bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Breakfast

In-room breakfast

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
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Essential information about Desert Gardens Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 211 US$
📏 Distance to center 8.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 4.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Ayers Rock, AYQ

Location

Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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