Pros (+) Great location
Cons (-) Shared bathrooms like you'd expect in the army, bare rooms in cinderblock huts with not even a sink
3 stars
Outback Hotel
0872 Yulara Drive Ayers Rock Nt 0872, Yulara, NT 0872, Australia
Yulara, Australia
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Overview
Conveniently situated in Yulara, Outback Pioneer Hotel provides guests with a complimentary shuttle service from Ayers Rock Airport, and boasts a swimming pool and do-it-yourself outback BBQ. It is a 10-minute drive from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and provides free public parking on site.
Guests of the hotel can enjoy the property's gardens. Facilities include complimentary wireless internet and laundry facilities.
The rooms at Outback Pioneer Hotel offer an alarm clock and tea and coffee making facilities.
The hotel provides a variety of meal options with its very own restaurants, Bough House and Outback Pioneer Kitchen. Outback Pioneer Bar is an ideal place to enjoy a beverage before heading out to explore the best of the local nightlife. A wide selection of dining options are also available in the area.
Outback Pioneer Hotel is close to Ayers Rock Resort Shopping Centre. Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre can be easily reached by car.
Amenities at Outback Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Free parking
- Free airport shuttle
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Air-conditioned
- Free toiletries
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Shower
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Parking and transportation
- Free airport shuttle
- Free parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
General
- Family rooms
- Carpeted
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Mini-market on site
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
Outdoor
- Garden
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Pool
- Outdoor pool
Reviews of Outback Hotel
8.3
Very good
1244 verified ratings
Wonderful
333
Very good
240
Good
306
Okay
136
Fair
137
Mediocre
50
Poor
42
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location near Uluru and the cleanliness of the rooms, with many highlighting the friendly staff and amenities available. However, several reviews pointed out issues with service quality, uncomfortable beds, and high prices, leading to a mixed overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The staff were great when one of us had quite a serious fall and upgraded her to a private hotel room from the dorm room we were in. Also great in fixing up mishaps caused by poor training.
Cons (-) Despite having paid for a private dorm room, staff tried to put another person in with us. Also reception staff didn't advise regarding availability of breakfast discounts and restaurant staff didn't ask if f we knew about them.... obviously poor training. These sorts of things shouldn't happen. Dorm rooms also need to have more than one power point for 4 people, especially given that everyone tra...
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Pros (+) In one sense, it is very good, that construction and development is prohibited any further in the Uluru area, for conserving sacred Anangu land. On the other hand, it makes for a captive consumer segment, with the Pioneer lodge dormitories the only affordable option under 40 dollars in the Ayer's Rock resort complex. Everything is basic. A/C was definitely appreciated. The December rains caused fl...
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Pros (+) Price & location near uluru. Nothing cheap on site though..but not surprising.
Pros (+) Nothing.
Cons (-) Beds were uncomfortable bunk beds. Shower was filthy with mold on tiles. Toilet stopped up after single use. Young, poorly trained staff. I get that we're a captive audience but 270 AUD a night for a room with bunk beds is just highway robbery, however you look at it.
Location
0872 Yulara Drive Ayers Rock Nt 0872, Yulara, NT 0872
What's nearby
- Sounds of Silence Experience6.2 mi
- Uluru7.6 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Outback Hotel
Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) |
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February | April | £200 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 10% drop in price. | Most expensive month to stay with an average 29% rise in price. | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
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