With a stay at Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mulgara Gallery and Uluru Lookout. .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
Uluru Lookout - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Mulgara Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Uluru Camel Tours - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
Kata Tjuta - 48 min drive - 39.5 miles
Getting around
Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
‪Walpa Lobby Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Mangata - ‬1 min walk
‪Outback Pioneer BBQ - ‬7 min walk
‪Outback Kiosk - ‬7 min walk
‪Outback Pioneer Bar - ‬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
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
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. 201 out of 417 reviews
10 - Excellent
201
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 417 reviews
8 - Good
140
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 417 reviews
6 - Okay
58
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 417 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 417 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Melissa
Jun 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything in Yularu is in one area making it convenient for our stay.
Staying in adjoining rooms was so helpful in assisting my daughter and grand-daughter (5) yrs). Both had birthdays during our stay and we all had a really lovely time. Our rooms were quiet and overlooked the pool, beautiful weather though too cold for a swim. The restaurant staff were helpful and we were able to join two tours, one evening and the other to see the sun rise. Will look forward to visiting again and will watch with interest to see if new owners make any changes. Thank you to all staff members.
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.
Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Luis
May 7, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Property needs some tlc. Reception staff is great but not the same at the bar and restaurant.
Given the resort location, you are a captive audience, which pushes up the price. While the pictures make it look fancier than it is, it was comfortable in the 40 degree heat and the air con worked hard. Great restaurant.
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.
It would have been nice if there was a coffee shop or cafe open 5:00 am or thereabouts either at the hotel or in the resort somewhere for the guests leaving the hotel early for the sunrise viewing.
Daily towel changes are not really necessary considering the environment. A sign outside the door to request a towel change would be good.