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 4,112 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 4,112 reviews

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.

Good for the location!

Amyers01 Families - 4/23/2025 TripAdvisor review

We stayed as a family of three and found the room spacious enough for all of us, which made our stay comfortable. While the bathroom felt a bit dated and the air conditioner was on the louder side at night, these were minor inconveniences given the peaceful, remote location of the hotel. What really stood out was the staff—they were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with any questions or local tips. We’d definitely recommend including breakfast with your stay; there was a great variety and plenty to choose from, which made mornings easy and enjoyable.

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the spacious room. It’s great to know our staff made a positive impact and that breakfast was a highlight of your mornings. We appreciate your comments on the bathroom and air conditioning, and we'll keep them in mind. Thanks again for your recommendation. Best regards

Terrible, unresponsive “customer service “

R252RScarolf Couples - 4/17/2025 TripAdvisor review

I left an expensive pair of Air Beats and an international charger in our room. At the airport, I realized this and Security at the airport called the hotel asking them to please bring them. We waited 45 minutes and no one from the hotel came. Since that time I have written three times promising to give the hotel my credit card number so that they can mail these items to me. They absolutely will not respond. Three times. No response. I get an automated response each time saying that they will “get right back to me.” But nothing.

Thank you for sharing your feedback, R252RScarolf. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience you have experienced. We understand how frustrating this situation must be. As we receive a large volume of emails daily, it might take some time to respond. We appreciate your patience. To ensure a resolution, we kindly ask that you forward your request, along with your booking number and the name under which the reservation was made, to our dedicated feedback department. This will allow us to address your concerns more effectively. It was a pleasure having you as a guest, and thank you for visiting Ayers Rock Resort.

Would stay again but not wowed

Bayley S 4/12/2025 TripAdvisor review

It was alright. The view was amazing, the room was clean and the soap/shower products were lovely. Bed was good, our TV didn’t seem to work and there was no microwave or any cooking things aside from a kettle and a mini fridge which I didn’t realise when I booked. So keep that in mind. The pool was deep but not huge for a lot of people. Reception was helpful. For the price I paid I was a little disappointed.

Dear Bayley S, Thank you and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the amazing view, the cleanliness of your room, and the quality of our soap and shower products. We acknowledge your comments regarding the TV, cooking equipment, and the pool size. Your suggestions have been noted, and we will review them with our team. Regarding pricing, we understand that it may seem higher than expected. Prices in remote areas often reflect the increased logistical costs associated with transport and supply. We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for visiting Ayers Rock Resort.

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Desert Gardens - A member of Novotel Hotels 4.5 stars

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Hotel extras

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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