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Desert Gardens Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Yulara with free parking

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Located in the heart of the desert, Desert Gardens Hotel surrounds visitors with serene gardens. Guests explore nearby activities, then return to rooms with reliable WiFi. The playground entertains families, while attentive staff is ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

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

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT, 0872

What's nearby

  • Mulgara Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Mala Walk - 20 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Kata Tjuta - 51 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Desert Gardens Hotel

Property highlights
Desert Gardens Hotel provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Desert Gardens Hotel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Patios and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (20 km) of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Mala Walk. Uluru and Kata Tjuta are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Desert Gardens Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent accommodation - perfect for seeing Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

AKIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good enough for family staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for a short stay to celebrate a significant birthday. For more context, there were four of us, all adults. We really enjoyed our stay at Desert Gardens Hotel. The staff were helpful and friendly. The beds were comfortable. We ate at both restaurants and enjoyed every meal. Having the pool was essential.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and bug-free except when a fly followed me into my room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

The biggest plus for this hotel is proximity to Uluru. But very expensive accommodation for the standard. I was expecting high end facility but that was not the case. No one was very friendly or helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Ayers Rock Lodging

Nice resort. Good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was advertised to have a view of Uluru. The documentation on the web site showed low level shrubbery with no restriction of the view. The picture must have been taken a long time ago as I could not see Uluru from the room at all because the shrubbery had grown so much as to block out the view. Web site needs to be updated. I shall think twice again booking from this site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and exceptional staff at Desert Gardens. Our stay was relaxing and fun. Special thanks to Bill the barman, always smiling and happy to serve us. Can't fault this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property appears to be recently renovated and was very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of Uluṟu from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Top stay

Great hotel, lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and surrounds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean and room was lovely. Food in restaurant very good quality. Nice pool area to relax and cool down in the afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Good vibe and nice staff!

10/10 Excellent

giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation, wonderful staff, very clean and room was updated. Food is expensive in all the restaurants Hop off bus a must if you did not rent a car
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Desert Gardens. It was an easy check-in/ checkout and everyone was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The restaurant on site, Mangata had good food and a good selection. It is expensive to travel to Yalara and while the food was a bit pricey it was on par with the rest of what was on offer in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our resort for dining because the dining choices were similar from place to place with similar pricing. Most places seemed to close at the same times. The only breakfast choices seemed to be the buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and well presented, though the rooms were a little tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is centrally located. they have a shuttle bus if you can't walk far. several choices for dining. camel farm was fun to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

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