Desert Gardens Hotel is stylish and contemporary, offering a comfortable base with views over one of Australia's most iconic sites. The hotel is set in native, landscaped gardens surrounded by 'Ghost Gum' evergreen trees, with facilities including two restaurants and a swimming pool.
Rooms are decorated in neutral tones and are comfortable and well laid out. Set close to the resort's visitor centre and shops, the property is a great base from which to explore the Red Centre.
OUR OPINION:
A peaceful and comfortable option within the Ayers Rock Resort, offering wonderful views of the vast desert and Uluru itself.
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Desert Gardens Deluxe Room
Rooms
There are three room types available, ranging from Standard rooms set in the gardens and Deluxe rooms looking out across the desert landscape, to Deluxe Rock View rooms with wonderful views of Uluru and the surrounding red desert. All have a balcony or patio area, reverse-cycle air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. The Standard rooms come with two double beds or a queen sized bed, while the other two categories offer two double beds or a king sized bed.
Location
The property is situated in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, in Australia's Northern Territory — the heart of the Red Centre. The facilities and conveniences of Ayers Rock Resort, including several lookout points, Red Ochre Spa and Town Square, are within walking distance or can be accessed via the complimentary shuttle bus.
Food and drink
There are three dining options available at the hotel itself, plus around 15 to choose from throughout the resort. At the hotel, the White Gums Restaurant will set you up for the day with its buffet breakfast selection, while Argnuli is the hotel's premier restaurant, featuring quality Australian cuisine enriched using local herbs, spices and grains. There's also Bunya bar — a relaxed café environment for a coffee stop or light lunch.
Families
Some of the rooms here can be interconnected to accommodate families, and roll-away beds or cribs can be added for those staying with children, subject to availability.
Facilities and activities
Take a guided or self-guided tour of the hotel's substantial native gardens, or drop in at the Mingkiri gallery, which offers an opportunity to learn about or purchase some unique local artwork. Meet the artist in residence and ask the gallery staff if you’d like to take part in an art class or workshop. It’s a ten-minute walk to the resort hub at Town Square to access other facilities such as shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants, or take the free shuttle bus from the Desert Gardens Hotel. You should also make time for a little pampering at the Red Ochre Spa, which is the perfect end to a busy day of exploring the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible rooms are available on request.
Tour ideas in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Desert Gardens Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Longitude 131°
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Sails in the Desert
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Full Day Cave Hill Tour ![Traditional Aboriginal tools, Anangu Tours]()
Full Day Cave Hill Tour
Full Day Cave Hill Tour
This full day tour is an indigenous cultural experience that provides a fascinating insight into everyday Aboriginal life. You will journey by 4x4 and travel deep into the desert of the Pitjantjatjara Lands of Central Australia.
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Mount Conner Outback Safari with SEIT Safaris ![Mt Conner tour with SEIT]()
Mount Conner Outback Safari with SEIT Safaris
Mount Conner Outback Safari with SEIT Safaris
Follow 4x4 tracks and a landscape which betrays a fascinating geological past on this full day tour of Mount Conner.
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Sounds of Silence Dinner ![Sounds of Silence dinner, Uluru]()
Sounds of Silence Dinner
Sounds of Silence Dinner
In front of you is the fabled Uluru; behind you are the domes of Kata Tjuta and, possibly the most spectacular sunset you have ever seen. Here you enjoy sparkling wine and a selection of delectable canapés whilst a local didgeridoo player explains and performs this traditional aboriginal instrument.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and nearby places
- Kings Canyon & Watarrka National Park 78 miles away
- The MacDonnell Ranges 146 miles away
- Alice Springs 211 miles away
- Coober Pedy 349 miles away
- South Australia 452 miles away
- Northern Territory 455 miles away
- Andamooka 522 miles away
- Western Australia 557 miles away
- Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park 559 miles away
- The Gawler Ranges National Park 577 miles away