The 8 Best Hotels in Uluru & the Red Centre (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best hotels at Uluru in 2026 are Longitude 131° for an all-out luxury stay with Uluru views from bed, Sails in the Desert for the best full-service hotel, Desert Gardens for rooms with a rock view, Emu Walk Apartments for families, and the Outback Hotel and Lodge for budget stays.

All accommodation near Uluru is at Yulara, a resort town about 20 minutes from the rock, and nearly all of it is run by Ayers Rock Resort. A free shuttle loops between the hotels, the town square and the campground, and the resort runs airport transfers for flights into Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport. Rooms book out in the cooler months (April to September), so reserve early. You'll also need a national park pass to visit Uluru itself; see our best things to do at Uluru.

1. Longitude 131° — Yulara

Australia's most famous luxury desert lodge, with Uluru views from bed.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples

Longitude 131° has 15 luxury tents and the premium Dune Pavilion, set on the dunes with floor-to-ceiling views of Uluru. Stays are sold as packages that include guided experiences in the national park with the lodge's guides, plus dining such as dinner under the stars at Table 131°.

It is small and expensive, built for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Note the lodge's refurbishment closure from late January to mid-April 2027.

Good to know: Book a package with at least three nights to make the most of the guided experiences.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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2. Sails in the Desert — Yulara

Yulara's top full-service hotel, with a pool, spa and restaurants.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Families · First-timers

Sails in the Desert is the resort's flagship hotel, named for the white sails that shade its 228 rooms and suites. It has a resort-style pool, a spa, restaurants and a lobby bar, with Aboriginal art throughout.

It suits couples and families who want comfort after early starts and long walks.

Good to know: Ask for a pool-view room; it's where you'll spend the afternoon heat.

163 Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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3. Desert Gardens Hotel — Yulara

The resort hotel with Deluxe Rock View rooms.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · First-timers

Desert Gardens Hotel has 218 rooms set among native gardens and gum trees. Its Deluxe Rock View rooms are the only rooms at Ayers Rock Resort with views of Uluru, while standard rooms look onto the gardens.

It has a pool and a restaurant, and it's a short walk to the town square.

Good to know: Book a Deluxe Rock View room for sunrise from your balcony.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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4. Emu Walk Apartments — Yulara

One- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens, by the town square.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Families

Emu Walk Apartments have one- and two-bedroom apartments with living areas and kitchenettes, next to the town square's shops and supermarket.

They are the best choice for families or groups who want space and the option to cook.

Good to know: Stock up at the IGA in the town square to save on meals.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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5. The Lost Camel Hotel — Yulara

A compact, colourful boutique hotel close to the town square.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Budget

The Lost Camel is a small boutique-style hotel with compact, brightly decorated studio rooms around a pool, close to the town centre.

Note that its rooms have no external windows by design; it suits couples who want style at a mid-range price.

Good to know: Fine if you'll be out from dawn to dark; light sleepers may prefer a room with a window elsewhere.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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6. Outback Hotel — Yulara

Simple private rooms with a lively bar and cook-your-own barbecue.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Budget · Families

The Outback Hotel has simple air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, sleeping up to four. Its Outback-style bar and self-cook barbecue are the social heart of Yulara's budget end.

It suits families and travellers on a budget who still want their own bathroom.

Good to know: Cook your own steak or barramundi at the barbecue for the cheapest good dinner in town.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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7. Outback Lodge — Yulara

Dorms and budget rooms for backpackers and solo travellers.

$ BudgetBest for Budget

The Outback Lodge offers dormitory beds and budget rooms with shared facilities, alongside the Outback Hotel's bar and barbecue.

It is the cheapest roof over your head at Uluru.

Good to know: Book early in the cooler months; the cheapest beds go first.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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8. Ayers Rock Campground — Yulara

Tent and caravan sites, plus air-conditioned cabins.

$ BudgetBest for Budget · Families

Ayers Rock Campground has unpowered and powered sites for tents, campervans and caravans, plus air-conditioned cabins, with a pool, barbecues and camp kitchens.

It's the only camping option near Uluru; bush camping isn't allowed in the national park.

Good to know: Book a cabin in summer; the air-conditioning matters when nights stay hot.

Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

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Frequently asked questions

Where do you stay when visiting Uluru?

In Yulara, the resort town just outside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, about 20 minutes' drive from Uluru. Every hotel there except Longitude 131° is part of Ayers Rock Resort.

Which Uluru hotel has a view of the rock?

Longitude 131°, inside a private lease near the park, has views of Uluru from every tent. At Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens Hotel offers Deluxe Rock View rooms.

What is the cheapest place to stay at Uluru?

Ayers Rock Campground (camping, powered sites and cabins) and the Outback Lodge (dorms and budget rooms) are the cheapest options. The Outback Hotel has simple private rooms.

How do you get to Uluru?

Fly to Ayers Rock Airport (Connellan) from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Alice Springs, or drive about 450 km from Alice Springs. The resort's free shuttle meets flights.

Is Longitude 131 worth it?

For a special trip, many say yes: it's small (16 tents), the stays are packaged with guided experiences and meals, and the setting is unmatched. It closes for refurbishment from 25 January to 19 April 2027, so check dates.

1. Longitude 131° — Yulara

2. Sails in the Desert — Yulara

3. Desert Gardens Hotel — Yulara

4. Emu Walk Apartments — Yulara

5. The Lost Camel Hotel — Yulara

6. Outback Hotel — Yulara

7. Outback Lodge — Yulara

8. Ayers Rock Campground — Yulara

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