• Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

Desert Gardens Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, some with a private balcony or views of Ayers Rock (Uluru). Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool, or at the restaurant and bar. Spa facilities, shops, tour information and cafes are conveniently located within a short walking distance from the property or via a free shuttle bus. Set amongst native gardens, each room at Desert Gardens Hotel includes a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a TV with movies-on-demand in every room. The hotel's Mangata Bar serves cocktails that can be enjoyed while relaxing by the hotel pool. Arnguli Grill offers an a la carte menu of traditional Australian cuisine. The Uluru Lookout is just 1.5 km from the property while Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is a 40-minute drive away. All guests staying at Desert Gardens Hotel receive free return transfers from Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport). This transfer service is available for this airport only. The hotel is only a 5-minute stroll to the lookout, where guests can view the desert sunset and Uluru.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Ayers Rock
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    Great location - easy to travel to other sites - short walk to shops
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    Lovely staff. My room was extremely comfortable and set in nice well maintained grounds in a good location.
  • Traveller575
    Germany Germany
    - nice room design - good restaurants on site - shuttle bus to airport - it is a 15min drive to Uluru

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Mangata Bistro & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Local
  • Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of Desert Gardens Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

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    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 70 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 70 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash Desert Gardens Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with credit card.

    For updated COVID restriction to the destination, please visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about Desert Gardens Hotel

    • Desert Gardens Hotel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Ayers Rock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Desert Gardens Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Mangata Bistro & Bar
      • Arnguli Grill & Restaurant

    • Yes, Desert Gardens Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Desert Gardens Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Desert Gardens Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Desert Gardens Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Desert Gardens Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground
      • Swimming Pool