Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 17 min drive - 7.3 km
Uluru - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
Mount Olga - 40 min drive - 51.9 km
Kata Tjuta - 88 min drive - 27.7 km
Getting around
Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Walpa Lobby Bar - 7 min walk
Outback Pioneer BBQ - 7 min walk
Kulata Academy Cafe - 5 min walk
Gecko's Cafe - 5 min walk
Mangata Bistro & Bar - 1 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
Languages
English
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
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Outdoor space
Patio
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 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 1.4 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.
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 at Desert Gardens Hotel?
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).
Desert Gardens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 230 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
114
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 230 reviews" "
8 - Good
81
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 230 reviews" "
6 - Okay
26
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 230 reviews" "
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 230 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
1
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
ian
Traveled with partner
6 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You have very limited choice when it comes to accommodation in this area and for the price paid I'd expected better. The public spaces and restaurants are clean but our room could have been cleaner. It was comfortable but tired looking with worn carpets, damaged fixtures and fittings and just in need of a refurb. Some external areas were taped off due to structural issues I assume. The air con in the room was adequate. Staff are great and the food was excellent and not badly priced considering all food is brought in from some distance.
The staff was wonderful, the view from my patio was lovely and the restaurant was very good.
Megan
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
NATSUMI
14 November 2024
NATSUMI
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
David
Traveled with partner
1 November 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet flusher broke every day. Got to know the maintenance guy really well. In the end they gave us a key to another room to use the toilet. Less than ideal.
The patio was filthy. Rotting furniture and covered in lots of tree leaves. hasn't been swept at all this season. Unusable.
My only comment is that they need better aircon. Our room was a stifling 30c when maintenance eventually came to check it out after a full day and unfortunately it did not improve much even after that. Not great for a delux room
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.
Lovely hotel. Only complaint is how much the restaurants charged for food. I understand that it would be more due to its location but these prices were ridiculous.
I really wished that they had a USB port in the room for easy charging. I also wished the entry door fit tighter or had a better seal so bugs would not get in so easily. Also the water bottles were way too expensive. It was clean and the transportation was very easy. The walk to town center was 5 minutes. For dining, Arnguli and Mangata were very good.
Rooms are spacious and clean. Multiple dining options that are within walking distance. Property is quiet, beautifully maintained. Loved the amenities and all the available activities, especially the guest laundry on-site. Would have been helpful to know that the camel rides needed to be booked in advance.