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Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort

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Yulara Drive | Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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“Great place for a short spring break and outback tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 days ago NEW

A pleasant studio bedroom with king size bed plus Uluru view with balcony. Very quiet location. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy to pick up hire car at airport and drive around. No need to board a bus full of people. Expect to do a lot of walking in the red centre! Pre-purchase all your tours in advance. Camel ride was... More 

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Melbourne, Australia
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“Very comfortable hotel and pleasant stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 days ago NEW

We stayed at the Desert Gardens Hotel from 9-11 September with my in-laws visiting from overseas. We shared a double room and it was very comfortable. The room was clean and decorated nicely. We had a balcony overlooking the desert gardens which was nice. They do have rooms that have views of Uluru. Buffet breakfast was nice and there was... More 

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Sydney, Australia
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“A union of like minds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago NEW

The hotel and service were fine. The breakfast was expensive so try and get a package. We had a great time and one of the highlights was the astronomy night. In addition there were free talks by Anangu people which put the icing on the cake.

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Seattle, Washington
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“Decent property but no customer service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago NEW

We stayed here for 2 nights. We had 2 rooms, each with 2 queen beds. We were a party of 2 seniors, 3 adults and 2 children. The property has a nice setting with lots of pretty trees. The rooms seemed clean as well. We did not have very high expectations given the mixed reviews online. However, after we returned... More 

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“Five Star Center Parcs with limitations”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

On arrival the check-in was professional and very swift. The room (twin room consisting of two king size beds), 48" flat screen tv, built-in modern furniture and an outside private sitting area. So far this all sounds like a five star rating. This is why I had to reduce three stars from the total rating. The hotel complex has been... More 

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“Good hotel has everything you need”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

We stayed in September I did all our bookings for the hotel and all trips directly on their official website. You can email them direct travel@voyages.com.au for bookings or for other arrangements tours@voyages.co.au All the hotels here have everything arranged so well. When you arrive you can check your trip times at the desk when you check in-they have all... More 

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Georgia R, Customer Relations at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review

Hi FamilyEdwards13 Thank you so much for your great review of not only Desert Gardens hotel but Ayers Rock Resort and this beautiful destination. We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your stay and were able to take part in so many of the activities and tours on offer. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and... More 

Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
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“Good room, let down by other things....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

Just spent two nights here. Great reception staff, good sized rooms, clean and comfortable with terrace and great bathroom. Free wifi, fridge, air con etc. However, breakfast in the restaurant was extortionately priced at nearly $40 per person for a cooked option, self serve at that, with a limited choice, ie only scrambled eggs, and chicken sausage, no other egg... More 

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Georgia R, Customer Relations at Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, responded to this review

Hi Andy-S60 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Desert Gardens and while we are pleased to read that you enjoyed your room and the service from our staff I am disappointed that you were not completely satisfied. I would like to assure you that we do try to be as flexible as we can and... More 

Melbourne, Australia
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“My 4th stay here and always enjoy it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

I love this place - the decor, the setting and the rooms. They are significantly better priced these days than a few years back when they were over $400 a night (certainly not worth that much!). I'd love to have more time around the pool which is nicely shaded by gorgeous ghost gums (similar to Sails in the Desert up... More 

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“Fabalous stay at Desert Gardens Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

The Apartment was just great, the electrics just fabalous, nice size TV, amazing bathroom and top of the range hotel brand body oil and shower bathing gel. Great view from patio into the outback. Great trips available to Ayers Rock.

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    Amenities

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    • Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Free Parking
    • Room Service
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    About the property
    • Wheelchair access
    • Non-Smoking Hotel
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    • Family Rooms
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    Internet
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    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Shuttle Bus Service
    • Airport Transportation
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    • Multilingual Staff
    • Self-Serve Laundry
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    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 

    Additional Information about Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort

    Address: Yulara Drive | Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
    Location: Australia > Northern Territory > Red Centre > Yulara
    Price Range: $185 - $364 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel Class:4.5 star — Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort 4.5*
    Number of rooms: 218
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    Is there wifi?
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    Wollongong, Australia

    Would you miss your paid breakfast if you go early for Sunrise viewing?
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    Wollongong, Australia

    What king of pricing is the food here. Café area as well as restaurant.
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    “Not sure if it's worth having Uluru view ,since you spend so much time out at the rocks anyway.”
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