• Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage 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 among native gardens, each room at Desert Gardens Hotel includes a mini-bar 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 0.9 mi 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 in particular 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
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Ayers Rock
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  • Michael
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location, clean accommodation, friendly staff, good restaurant.
  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything exceeded expectations, except on the last night after our meal we ordered 2 cocktails and after waiting 18 minutes we asked where our drinks were. After another 6 minutes they were brought to us without an apology. This was not good...
  • Manuel
    Australia Australia
    Great facility, big rooms, friendly stuff, free bus to move around the complex and plenty of daily activities to do

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Sustainability initiatives

    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Desert Gardens Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-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 and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about Desert Gardens Hotel

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

      • Playground
      • Swimming pool

    • Room options at Desert Gardens Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

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

    • Check-in at Desert Gardens Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Desert Gardens Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Desert Gardens Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Arnguli Grill & Restaurant
      • Mangata Bistro & Bar

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