When you stay at Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara, you'll be 7 minutes by foot from Mulgara Gallery. .This luxury hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Uluru and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
What's nearby
Mulgara Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Mala Walk - 18 min drive - 14.1 miles
Kata Tjuta - 48 min drive - 39.5 miles
Getting around
Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Mangata - 1 min walk
Walpa Lobby Bar - 7 min walk
Outback Pioneer BBQ - 7 min walk
Outback Pioneer Bar - 7 min walk
Outback Kiosk - 7 min walk
About this property
Desert Gardens Hotel
Air-conditioned accommodations at Desert Gardens Hotel offer complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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. 182 out of 371 reviews
10 - Excellent
182
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 371 reviews
8 - Good
121
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 371 reviews
6 - Okay
51
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 371 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 371 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kevin
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and food at the restaurants was excellent
Restaurant had excellent food, bar was well stocked + made the best mocha coffees I've had in my 5 weeks in AU. Staff was friendly, helpful + efficient, but always with plenty of time to assist in the best experiences. Truly a most enjoyable stay.
The national park was a 10 minute drive away. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great with an excellent choice. There were good free experiences to get to know about the history of Uluru.
The bathroom floor needs to be mopped daily; additionally the room carpet needs to be vacuumed daily as well; for a dessert location, the AC was adequate during the day but seemed to be dialed back at night; finally, the laundry room was a mess needs to tidied up at least once a day; also the property could use a paint refresher on the exterior
The resort is becoming run down and is in need of repairs. Room floors were not cleaned.
Wait staff seemed unmotivated to provide services.
Pool was closed and we saw no one working to clean it up over the three days we were there.
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.
Kirsten
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Masato
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
wonderful location, but shabby, should not charge more than USD150 per night
This little gem in the heart of the Outback truly surprises! Excellent facilities, a wonderful variety of dining options both on-site and nearby, and a ton of well-organized activities to keep you entertained. A perfect mix of comfort and adventure.
Beautiful property in a great location fantastic restaurant with staff whoo were so kind to put party of eight with one special needs adult son enjoyed our stay