Desert Gardens Hotel
Need some help?
Click HereDetails
Check In: 15:00 | Check Out: 10:00
Magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs are the setting for this hotel. 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 Resorts' 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. for updated COVID restriction to the destination, please visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel
Description
Visit the Resort Visitor Information Centre to look a wide range of guided tours (fees apply) and organise your journey into the homeland of Anangu (the local Aboriginal people). You can embark on a base walk of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Hike through the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), take a ride on a Harley Davidson, or take a birds-eye view in a helicopter.
By night, some tours include dining under a canopy of stars accompanied by the ancient sounds of a lone didgeridoo at the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner. Or indulge yourself in 'Tali Wiru', meaning beautiful dune in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the southern desert sky.
The resort also has a wide range of free activities, including guided or self-guided garden walks through local native flora, Indigenous art classes for kids, sit down for a bush yarn in the Circle of Sand with a local Anangu storyteller, learn how to throw a spear or boomerang with an Indigenous guide, listen to the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo, support local artists and browse the many art pieces at the Indigenous art markets or marvel at the traditional Indigenous dance performance where audience participation is encouraged and rare photo opportunities with the performers will ensure you will never forget this unique experience.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Adjoining Rooms
- Air Conditioned
- Bath
- Conference Facilities
- Cot Available
- Disabled Access
- Internet Access Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Non Smoking Indoors
- Room Service
- Swimming Pool
- Television
Map & Directions
Via Yulara Drive, Yulara NT 0872, Australia
Directions
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort is located at the gateway to the World Heritage listed Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, just 6km from Ayers Rock Airport.
Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport) is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the resort, and free return airport transfers are available from Ayers Rock Airport only. Please note that Ayers Rock is a 1 hour flight or a 4.5 hour drive (450kms) from Alice Spring Airport.
Ayers Rock Airport:
Both Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly directly into Ayers Rock Airport from Sydney, Virgin Australia flies daily and Jetstar operates 4 flights per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). Qantas operates daily flights to Ayers Rock Airport via Alice Springs from Sydney. Qantas also offers direct flights from Cairns and Alice Springs.
Fly direct from Sydney, Cairns and Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Airport. Flights from Brisbane and Melbourne connect through Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport. Flights from Darwin and Adelaide connect from Sydney or Alice Springs through to Ayers Rock Airport. As an alternative, discover the Red Centre with a fly-drive itinerary. Tiger Airways and Qantas offer direct flights to Alice Springs from both Sydney and Melbourne.
Airport Transfers:
Complimentary return coach transfers from Ayers Rock Airport to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort meet every scheduled flight. The return transfer to Ayers Rock Airport collects you from your hotel approximately 2 hours prior to flight departure, please check with reception for exact time.
Self-Drive:
There is no better way to explore Central Australia than at your own pace. Pre-booking of hire cars is recommended.
Coach Transfers :
Coach transfers are available and operate services between Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, and Uluru. Coach bookings can be made through Voyages.
**Note – Coach transfers are NOT included in rates advertised.**
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your booking please contact our Voyages Travel Centre on 1300 134 044 (International: +61 (2) 8296 8010) or email travel@voyages.com.au. Our travel specialists will be happy to assist you.
Cancellation Policy is applied as below All rates are non cancelable and non-refundable. Pre-Payment is required at the time of confirmation of room otherwise the room is NOT held on confirmed bases. Members of the public booking directly with Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia: In contracting to provide accommodation and/or arrange flights and transfers for you Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia does so strictly upon these Booking Terms & Conditions and Conditions of Carriage. These Booking Terms and Conditions and Conditions of Carriage are set out on Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia website at www.voyages.com.au/terms/. By booking directly through Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia or www.voyages.com.au you warrant and agree that you have read these Booking Terms & Conditions and Conditions of Carriage and agree to be bound by them.
