Outback Pioneer - a member of ibis Styles

A BIG RIP OFF. Cost Wife and I $960.00 for 2 nights in a 3 star room. There was no microwave or meal preparation facilities . It was pokey in size. For $960.00 I would expect breakfast . NO. No complimentary biscuits , one tea bag, and Airconditioning did not work. This complex also has a bar, reasonable prices, and restraint over priced. Also what they called an outback pioneer kitchen. It was a hole in the wall that sold overpriced takeaway with a limited selection. This facility ruined what was my 4th trip to Uluru / Ayers Rock. The previous 3 were remarkable.

Fun rustic outback bar. Nice to walk here on a mild day. Our G&Ts came out of cans but they tasted surprisingly good. The prices are hideous but no one comes to central australia for bargain prices given the big transport and staff costs. The staff were lovely to us, and overall we had a good time. This is a quirky little experience that I’d recommend.

The bar is great and has a real outback atmosphere however the food is very ordinary. I would definitely go back for a cold beer and live music but would pass on the food. As it is managed butcher Voyages team I am sure it isn’t hard to improve the menu. Burgers and chips at the standard served at Gecko’s would be a nice improvement.

I know expect to pay a bit more & I know remote outback places rip you off a bit with takeaway beer but the most I paid was $90 for a 30 block of VB cans in Coen, FNQ on the way to Cape York. Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge at Yulara Resort, the only place you can buy takeaway alcohol at Uluru is by far the worst. They only sell 6 packs of 330ml bottles to take away & you're only allowed 1 a day. Iron Jack is $35 for said 6 pack. So I just paid the equivalent of $199 for a block of 30 cans!

Stayed at the Outback Pioneer Lodge with two of my friends and had a great time together. Laughed so hard as I hadn’t been on a bunk bed, the top bunk no less, in over 50 years. While our room was a bit on the rustic side, the price was great, and with all the beauty in the area you’re not going to be spending much time in your room anyway. The shared showers were quite clean. Do bring a flashlight so that you can see to get down from the bunk ;-) . You’re going to have an awe-inspiring experience at Uluru...I’ll never forget it or the special time with my friends.