Desert Gardens - A member of Novotel Hotels 4.5 stars

Name: Ayers Rock Resort Desert Gardens - AccorHotels - ALL
Address: Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, YULARA, 0872, AU
Telephone: +61282968010
Rating: 0.0

TripAdvisor rating 3.8/5 4,115 reviews

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Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock, 0872 YULARA, Australia

Desert Gardens - A member of Novotel Hotels

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Imagine waking up to the vibrant sunrise over Uluru, bathed in the warm hues of the Outback sky. Desert Gardens Hotel boasts the only rooms with Uluru views in Ayers Rock Resort. Perched within an oasis of native gardens, the hotel's 218 elegant guestrooms provide a relaxing retreat from a day of adventure. Accommodation options are diverse, from Deluxe Rock View rooms to Garden View rooms amidst towering gumtrees and garden beds dotted with native shrubs and flowers.

Once you've satisfied the urges to explore the magic within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, you will find free guided walks through Desert Gardens Hotel's substantial and authentic native gardens. All of Ayers Rock Resort's luxuries and conveniences, including numerous lookouts, Red Ochre Spa and the shops, tour & information centre and cafés located at the Resort Town Square, are within easy walking distance or accessible via the free shuttle bus.

If there is no availability showing and to speak directly with an Ayers Rock Resort Reservations specialist, please call us on 1300 134 044 or visit https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/. Call charges may apply. Our operating hours for guest enquiries are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Our Travel Centre is closed on National Public Holidays.

Hotel extras

With over 65 tours, local activities and attractions with Ayers Rock Resort
FREE Guest Activities
Complimentary Resort Shuttle Bus and Airport Transfers.
Soak up the sun by the hotel's swimming pool

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Garden View Room

4 pers. max
24 m² / 258 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)
Views: Garden View

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1 night | 1 adult

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Room

Deluxe Desert View

4 pers. max
33 m² / 355 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)
Views: Dune view

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1 night | 1 adult

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Room

Deluxe Uluru View Room

4 pers. max
33 m² / 355 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Panorama view

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1 night | 1 adult

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Hotel location

Desert Gardens - A member of Novotel Hotels

Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock
0872 YULARA
Australia

GPS:-25.243842, 130.984819

+61 2 8296 8010

+61 2 9299 2103

MULGARA GALLERY

Art and Culture

Access: 1.1 km / 0.68 mi 13 min walk / 2 min drive

CULTURAL CENTRE

Art and Culture

Access: 18 km / 11.19 mi 20 min drive

ULURU

Tourist attraction

Access: 18 km / 11.19 mi 20 min drive

KATA TJUTA

Tourist attraction

Access: 44 km / 27.34 mi 40 min drive

WINTJIRI WIRU DRONE SHOW

Tourist attraction

SOUNDS OF SILENCE

Tourist attraction

FIELD OF LIGHTS

Tourist attraction

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 10:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Shuttle
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast

Near the property

Car park

MANGATA BISTRO & BAR

Mangata offers the perfect start to your day, serving a delicious buffet breakfast to ready you for a day of exploring the outback. For lunch and dinner the Bistro & Bar offers a diverse range of light meals showcasing the finest Australian produce.

ARNGULI GRILL

In the shadows of the hotels quintessential ghost gums and overlooking the central pool and garden, this newly renovated a la carte restaurant offers an extensive menu and signature grill selection and a variety of Australian wines.

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TripAdvisor Rating 3.8/5 4,115 reviews

Enjoyable Stay.

SandK91 Couples - 5/31/2025 TripAdvisor review

Our stay at Desert Gardens was enjoyable, the room was large, clean and well appointed. We had an upstairs garden view room (no lift access but this was not an issue with our minimal luggage). There was plenty of space to spread out, the bed was comfortable. Air con helped keep the temp comfortable as the nights and early mornings were chilly. The resort as a whole was good with various options for food. The local supermarket was well stocked however prices were high. We ate at the Desert Gardens Mangata resturant once during our 4 night stay and the food options were varied and food delicious. Tap water was drinkable however we did purchase this from the store. Having hired a car we spent most of our time away from the resort exploring Uluru and Kata Tjuta. This gave us independance rather than relying on tours and the Hop on Hop off bus. All team members we interacted with were helpful and friendly. We saw many people with head nets to keep the flies off, we never found them to be a major problem, keeping them at bay with an occassional flick of the hand.

Dear SandK91, Thank you for sharing your detailed and positive experience. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the spacious, comfortable room and found our team helpful and friendly. It’s great that you had the freedom to explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta independently. We appreciate your understanding regarding local conditions and hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay. Best regards

Visiting the Rock is Worth It, but the Hotel is Disappointing

Deb H 5/23/2025 TripAdvisor review

This is an overpriced, hardly average hotel, probably because the entire resort, including all hotels and restaurants, are the only game in the Uluru area. Our room had a terrific view of Uluru. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, but there were many nicks and gouges in the trim around the doors and the grout in the bath/shower needs cleaning or replacing. The room generally needs some serious maintenance and upgrading. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner in two of the restaurants, and the service and food was just fine. The visit to Uluru was fantastic, and that would be the only reason to go to this hotel.

Dear 99debh, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the view of Uluru and found the room clean and the bed comfortable, as well as your dining experiences with us. We regret that the overall condition of the room did not meet your expectations. Uluru truly is a special place, and we hope the unforgettable experience of visiting the Ayers Rock will bring you back again one day.

Much better than expected

AnonymousVBG 5/22/2025 TripAdvisor review

I was very wary of all the hotels in Yulara given the monopoly that operates the entire town, particularly given so many negative reviews of the supposedly best options on offer. However, I was very pleasantly surprised by our room at Desert Gardens and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Now there were small problems like the fact that all our glasses were dirty (e.g. lip marks) and the bottle of soap in the shower was empty, but those were fairly easily remedied though it did require making the requests a couple of times. The rest of the room was quite lovely--spacious, clean (except for those glasses), quiet, good A/C, comfy beds, and even a view of Uluru from our balcony even though we didn't make any special reservations! We also made use of the free self-serve laundry facilities, which was really helpful given all the red dust. Yulara/Uluru/Katja Tjuta is a pricey place to visit but I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Desert Gardens again if we're lucky enough to return to the area.

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that your stay at Desert Gardens exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the spacious room, comfortable beds, and view of Uluru. We appreciate your understanding regarding the minor issues with the glasses and soap, and we’re glad our team was able to assist you. Kind regards

Huge resort

MummaandCo Families - 4/24/2025 TripAdvisor review

Dear MummaandCo, We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the clean, spacious room and appreciated our pool area. We also love that you found our staff friendly and helpful. Regarding the pricing, we understand that it may feel high, but in a remote location like ours, prices reflect the increased logistical costs of transport and supply. Thank you for visiting Ayers Rock Resort

Good, but pricey

JamesB4329 Couples - 4/23/2025 TripAdvisor review

First off let's be clear - if you are visiting Uluru then absolutely stay at Ayers Rock Resort and the Desert Gardens Hotel is a great choice within that. Location is unbeatable with unrivalled access to Uluru & Kata Tjuta via tours or Hop on Hop off buses. The hotel was clean & the major positive was having access to the restaurants of all hotels in the resort. Food quality was good at Mangata restaurant and excellent at Ilkari for a treat (quite expensive). The overall room was probably slightly below the standard you would expect for the price point. Prices are also inflated across the resort reflecting the captive market. I'd definitely stay here but budget these days to be more expensive than average.

Dear JamesB4329, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location, clean accommodations, and access to our resort’s restaurants. It’s wonderful to know you had great dining experiences at Mangata and Ilkari. Regarding our pricing, we understand it may seem higher than expected, but prices in remote areas often reflect the increased logistical costs associated with transport and supply. We strive to provide competitive rates while maintaining quality service in this unique location, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We’d love to welcome you back on your next visit to Uluru.

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Desert Gardens - A member of Novotel Hotels 4.5 stars

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Our accommodation(s)

Garden View Room

Deluxe Desert View

Hotel location

Access and transport

Hotel services

MANGATA BISTRO & BAR

ARNGULI GRILL

Breakfast

Pool

Spa

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