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 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
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lise
Canada“Room ready early. Close to everything. Bid shuttles” - Dee
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...” 
Jayda United States“I was concerned that one room for four adults would be uncomfortably small, but it was actually quite comfortable. Not spacious, but definitely worked well for us.”- Crystal United States“Loved that our room was ready early (pre-paid) upon our arrival! Loved the organization of the shuttle and airport bus process.”
- Elizabeth United States“It was peaceful, yet right in the middle of the resort complex do getting to anywhere was a short walk.”
- Craig United States“Nice Staff, High quality restaurants, Safe location!”
- Vicki
Australia“The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do.” - Dmitry Australia“Great location, room was neat and tidy, comfortable bed. We stayed at desert gardens.”
- Cheryl United States“nice place and great location. Employees very helpful. Easy walk to restaurants and activities in town and the lookout.”
- Michael
Switzerland“Location, clean accommodation, friendly staff, good restaurant.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Mangata Bistro & Bar
- CuisineAustralian • Local
- Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
- CuisineAustralian
- AmbienceRomantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 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.
