Desert Gardens Hotel

Top choice in Yulara


One of Yulara's original hotels, four-and-a-half-star Desert Gardens has supremely comfortable rooms with a lovely Scandinavian minimalist look. Some have partial or distant Uluru views (for which you pay extra). Prices drop considerably depending on the number of nights you stay.

This place gets very busy over school holiday periods, which can overwhelm cleaning staff, but generally service is friendly and efficient. A big buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant and there's a busy pool area shaded with gums.


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