We stayed at the Outback Pioneer Hotel for one night in December as part of our trip through Australia. Unfortunately, we could have easily done without this stop and tacked on a day and a half in another city. For the rate we paid for a standard room ($340), we expected more than hostel-like accommodations. The room had cinder-block walls, there were dead bugs all over the floor, there was an unbearable stench in the room, and the fan either blew freezing cold air, or you were stuck being hot. We pretty much were awake the whole night between the fan and watching to make sure the geckos on the wall didn't fall onto the bed. My advice: skip it.

We read all the TA reviews before booking and did not know what to expect. The price was high 256 €, But then again in Australia and especially in Yulara all prices were high so it did not seem so high after all. We booked a standard room not a budget room and I am happy that we did. Our room was quite spacious with a double and a single bed for 3 people. Beds were comfortable. There was a small table and chairs to sit and drink coffee. Our room was clean, so was the bathroom. air-conditioning worked well. TV was Ok. We had a fridge and a kettle to make some coffee or tea. We had a problem with some bugs that enetered our room, because the room door opened right to outside. A swimming-pool was opposite the street near the restaurant that was a refreshing during a very hot day. We did not have breakfast, but had a dinner buffee that was expensive and rather avarage but you do not have much choise if you are staying in Yulara. We only stayed for a night and were able to visit both Uluru and Katja Tjuta mountains and even to walk to the gorge and see the Uluru on sunrise. One day and one night was just the right time to stay.
There is just the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Natural park and a tourist village with 4-6 small motels/ hotels near the park with some restaurants, all are meant for tourists, no local people around. So it is understandable that the prices are as high as they are..

I ve been there twice and I can say this is probably the best value for money in Ayer rock, where all the accomodations are so over priced. The resort is clean, the rooms are reasonnably big, the beds are ok, staff is nice, and there is a good BBQ option with live music at night. However I agree, pool is not super clean, and some people might think it is a bit costly for what you get. However, again, I think AUD $130 for a 2 people room/ night, is actually not bad at all for the area.
If you re 4, I suggest you rather go for a dorm in the "Outback Pioneer Lodge" seciton!

My daughter and I were worried about our stay due to some of the tripadvisor reviews. However we were treated like royalty and given a lovely big clean room with kitchenette away from the bar. Our room had a great air conditioner, champagne in the fridge, comfortable beds, and wonderful large clean bathroom. There is a huge wonderful sparkling clean pool with lounge chairs under the shade of the trees or under cover with a cool mist spray. Swimming towels are provided for you in your room (if you ask).
The bar has live music at night and creates such a wonderful atmosphere.
A shuttle bus arrives every 20mins and takes you around to all the other hotels and the shopping centre (which has a good IGA and reasonably priced cafes as well as the Red Wok take away.
The hotel staff are all SO friendly and cannot do enough to make your stay enjoyable. The atmosphere is just so relaxed and casual, and the place has a great vibe.

Thanks to Felicity and Ben for making this such a memorable Uluru experience.