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Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort

4.5 of 5
Yulara Drive | Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Cincinnati
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72 reviews 72 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

First some basic information: Ayers Rock Resort is laid out to have separate places to stay (economy (Pioneer), middle of the road (Desert Garden), and luxury Sails in the Desert, there are apartments and campgrounds too but I don't know much about them). It is hot here but because the nights are cool, the pool water was too cold to... More

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8 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Spent 3 nights/4 days at the Resort. Apparently the properties are all owned by one group and cater to different types of travelers with varying budgets. All priced fairly high as there is nothing else in the area except for camper grounds. You are very much a captive audience. The hotel looks tired and is showing signs of aging. The... More

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RM_Desert_Gardens, General Manager at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Dear alisatka_11 Thank you for your review. It is wonderful to read that you enjoyed your holiday in the Red Centre and your stay at Desert Gardens was pleasurable. I appreciate the constructive comments given regarding your stay. Rest assured that such feedback is taken seriously. Please know that your comments regarding structural and decorative features of the hotel are... More

Redland City, Australia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Ayres Rock was amazing. No matter how many pictures you see of it, it does not compare to actually being there. The staff at the hotel were friendly and attentive and the rock view from our room was impressive. We would most definitely stay there again, but for longer next time. Our overseas visitors were suitably impressed.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The staff and their helpfulness are by far the positives with this hotel particularly the bar staff who are at all times trying hard and succeeding to be professional. The building and surrounds are from a day gone by and have seen their best. The room was not to a high standard and can be best described as from a... More

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RM_Desert_Gardens, General Manager at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Rattyg Thank you for your review. I am delighted by your kind comments in relation to the friendly yet professional nature of the staff here at Desert Gardens Hotel and I will be sure to pass your praises on to the team. Your comments regarding our rooms have certainly been acknowledged. Please be assured these will taken into consideration... More

London, United Kingdom
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53 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We only stayed here for one night. Ayers Rock and the Olgas are must-see sights, but the accommodation choices are very limited and the Accor Group management has you over a barrel. The room we had was small and badly-lit with a big terrace overlooking a dingy courtyard – no view of the rock. The bed was small (supposedly queen-sized)... More

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RM_Desert_Gardens, General Manager at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear IMUK Thank you for your review. It is disappointing to read that your stay at Desert Gardens Hotel did not meet your expectations and the facilities in room were not to your liking. Please know that your comments have been taken constructively and all matters will addressed with the appropriate managers. I wish you all the best in your... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

It's expensive any where in the resort. We took one of the rooms looking at the rock from our room. Booked some tours through the hotel. We where in a hurry and did not realize we could have gone to the town square and there is an area where all the tour companies are set up to serve you. Better... More

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Paramus, New Jersey
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4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

When we arrived at our rooms, they gave us a letter notifying us that because of some recent rains the bugs and animals in the area were more prevelent. Well that was an understatement! I was getting ready to go to bed when I noticed a large ant walking on the one bed. I tried to kill it and tried... More

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RM_Desert_Gardens, General Manager at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear MrsMare Thank you for your review. It is wonderful to read that our staff were very accommodating and address your concerns in an efficient manner. I understand your frustration regarding the present insects in and around Ayers Rock Resort. We do live in an environment of extreme weather and this weather sometimes impacts the habits of our insects. Please... More

Bedfordshire England
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116 reviews 116 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The reception area is very nice and the staff are helpful. Likewise the bar and restaurant look good (but see later comments). A real plus point is the plethora of free fresh cold water available. The grounds are well laid out and well maintained, but the rooms are distinctly tired and not very clean at all. The curtains haven't been... More

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RM_Desert_Gardens, General Manager at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear IPA_Man Thank you for your review and your kind comments regarding our manicured hotel grounds and public areas as well as our friendly staff. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the unfortunate change of events which occurred during your dining experiences at Desert Gardens Hotel. Please know that your comments have been addressed with both our Executive Chef and... More

Merstham, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We sdtayed here because the this was the tour hotel so not much choice. The reception was very good and the room was clean and comfortable but had to ask for chairs to be put on the balcony to go with the tabvle that was there. We weer only staying one night but we did want to sit out, yes... More

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Ferndown, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Well laid out hotel so that it is not a "blot on the landscape". Rooms were clean and everything you would expect for the price. Staff were extremely helpful. We stayed there 3 nights which gave us 2 full days to "do" Uluru and the Olga's - fine. No complaints at all. Just a word of warning all the accommodation... More

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Also Known As:
Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Hotel Yulara
Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Hotel
Hotel Desert Gardens
Address: Yulara Drive | Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Red Centre > Yulara
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Yulara
Price range (per night): ₹ 12,966 - 23,339
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is a superior hotel at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort. Magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs are the setting for this hotel. Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert.You can relax in the comfort of your own private balcony or courtyard, or unwind in the hotel's pool, sipping cocktails from the Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resort's numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colours across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert. Once the sun has set, dine at Arnguli Grill and savour an a la carte flame grilled menu. ... more   less 
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