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Desert Gardens Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Yulara with free parking

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded lounge chairs.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, a striking abstract painting, and a framed award.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, a small table, and a comfortable armchair.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, small table, and chair, offering a view of the surrounding trees and outdoor area.
Kitchen area with a long counter, stainless steel cookware, and shelves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$455
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT, 0872

What's nearby

  • Mulgara Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mala Walk - 20 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walpa Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Outback Pioneer BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kulata Academy Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gecko's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mangata Bistro & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Desert Gardens Hotel

Property highlights
Desert Gardens Hotel provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Desert Gardens Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Patios and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.9 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Desert Gardens Hotel Hotel
Desert Gardens Hotel Yulara
Desert Gardens Hotel Hotel Yulara

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Gardens Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Gardens Hotel?

As of 19 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Gardens Hotel on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$455.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Desert Gardens Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Desert Gardens Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Gardens Hotel located?

Situated in Yulara, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Mulgara Gallery and within 12 miles (20 km) of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Mala Walk. Uluru and Kata Tjuta are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Desert Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 280 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Savita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice. Had a view of Uluru.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Apart from the beautiful location the best asset for the DGH are its fantastic staff. The staff were delightful. I have stayed in many locations all over the world and must say that I have never come across staff as helpful as DGH's- well done! The food at the DGH was also excellent. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Cheers Susan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desert experience with great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uluru was an amazing experience and hhe Desert Gardens was the idea place tobenjoy it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricey but it is part of the Ayers Rock Resort set of hotels in Yulara and the Ayers Rocks Resort is where you have to stay to visit Uluru National Park, therefore, it is worth spending the money to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were left to walk length of the property and same with the carpark, we are senior citizens and there was no respect from check in staff just get the job done and go away 😤
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here two nights to visit Uluru. The room was clean and comfortable but the A/C was turned off and the room got unbearable hot during the night. The heater also kept randomly restarting at night even when turned off. The tv was not hooked up to the internet and would not connect to the WiFi so we could not stream anything at night. Suffice to say we did not sleep well. The staff were not able to help…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a dirty exterior, marginal rooms being dated and run down. Couldn’t get a noon checkout. Won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Che Wo Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is ok n the service is fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing view from our room. The restaurant was very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Super hotel. Huge room, clean well equipped and very comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dessert Gardens is in a great position with plenty of parking available. It was an easy to walk to the Town Square. The pool was centrally located within the resort. Room was spacious with good air conditioning, eeven when the temperature was high 30s . Had a lovely dinner in Mangata Bistro. Wonderful Food, Drink & Service. Also had buffet breakfast there as well, with a great variety of foods to fuel for the day
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the tours can be booked out of the hotel and the buses come to pick you up. The guides are very clear about pick ups and drop offs. The resort also provides transport to and from the airport, so no rental car is required. The provide plenty of (free) activities so if you like to be kept busy, you can....or you can just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gozde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited staff who were a little overwhelmed by more guests than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the view from my patio was lovely and the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Yulara and visiting both Uluṟu & Kata Tjuṯa. It’s just a shame that the resort area doesn’t have BBQ facilities for guest to use to cook their own meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Just okay

Not great to be beside the laundry room. People tended to amalgamate on the laundry room patio and overflow to our room patio. Took away our privacy. Restaurant was good, service was good. They have a captive audience so it is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We only stayed one night so keep that in mind! Everything in Yulara is expensive so the cost of the room was high…I didn’t necessarily mind that but I did mind the condition of the room. There were mouse droppings on the bed and floor and a whole lot of ants in the bathroom. The staff were fairly responsive to the problem and offered us another room so can’t fault them there but we had stayed at the Outback Lodge for a few nights prior to this (less expensive) and the room quality was much better! They did have a GREAT breakfast buffet and the staff we interacted with were quite nice but for value for $ is not there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you Ayers Rock Resort !

Exceeded our expectations, all staff were excellent and very professional throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tory

Disliked: Amenities
Has a captive audience so few options, air conditioning in room didn’t work on a 41 degree heat, ants in room. Only one restaurant open so queues horrendous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashidhar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious area and easy to drive in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazbeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel surpassed my expectations, rooms were clean and comfortable. The area outside the room was pretty and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024