Longitude 131

This is five-star service and accommodation at one of the natural wonders of the world. Absolutely the only note my husband and I had after our stay is that in late fall and winter, the flies really do get in the way of a perfect outdoor experience. The rooms, each individual tent-style cabins, were excellent. The beds were comfortable, there was everything in the room you could possibly require (bug spray, fly nets, filtered water, water bottles, hiking backpack, robe, slippers, pen, paper of various sizes, snacks, drinks alcoholic and non-, etc, etc). Each room has a porch with a gas fire and a daybed with a gorgeous view of Uluru. Some of the views, including ours, do also have some of the other tents in them; if you want that postcard picture without any evidence of human habitation, you will have to go to another overlook on the property. The resort is truly all-inclusive, except for a few extra activities. Upon arrival, you will receive an itinerary with various walks and guided excursions as well as a few more leisurely drinks-and-canapés type events. It is your choice whether you want to follow that itinerary, or modify it with any of the extra paid excursions, most of which seem to be private versions of the free excursions you would otherwise take with other guests, or spa treatments. A few of these events stood out as absolute must-dos, and a few we weren't so sold on after the fact. The two sunrise tours, one a base-walk of Uluru and one a walk through Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and a visit to a nearby cultural center, are excellent. My husband and I complained plenty about the wakeup time, but once we got out to the sites, our complaints were swallowed by the pure astonishment of seeing Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the morning sun. The guides are well-trained and quite lively; they provide running commentary and snacks throughout. The second must-do is an alfresco dinner at Table 131. The food is excellent, but more important is the star lecture from Dan, the property's senior tour guide. He has a fantastic grasp of both the science and the stories of the night sky in central Australia. After the dinner, you walk back to your tent under the stars and are greeted by a few drinks and a cozy daybed setup on your private porch for watching the stars in your own time. My husband and I drove in from Alice Springs, about four hours through beautiful country, and the management was very helpful with driving directions and a transfer from a nearby parking lot (no outside vehicles are allowed on the property).

There is only praise for this outstanding property. We spent 4 days here and couldn’t be more grateful for each and every staff member. The food, accommodation and excursions were all exceptional. They really know what they’re doing and the passion they have for the service they provide is infectious. We couldn’t recommend this property more! It’s worth every penny!

It’s really hard to believe how such a beautiful place could just be there amid the Uluru desert. It blends amazingly with the nature-scape: The tent-style villas named after people important to the Land, the Uluru vistas, and the terraces just made for stargazing. Unforgettable. The villas are spacious, comfortable, immaculately clean, and stylishly decorated. The restaurant serves top class food and wine on every occasion - it would really deserve a fine dining review of its own, kudos to the Chef. On some days, dining is held al fresco “under the stars” at Table 131, and I highly recommend the experience. The tour programme is wonderful - I also recommend adding the Valley of the Winds tour to the schedule, to make the most of it. The only thing that’s missing is a gym - it would be good to have a place to exercise during the day when the weather is really hot. And finally - the service is excellent, the staff are very experienced and professional. By far one of the best luxury holiday destinations I have ever visited.

A truly spectacular lodge. The views cannot be beat and the rooms/tents are incredibly thoughtfully designed. Most of all, the team shines with local knowledge, flawless service and a true passion for what they do. The food is also excellent. Highly recommend.

This is a stunning hotel with exceptional service. This is a great place for folks who are active. My husband isn’t very mobile and they went out of their way to pick him up in buggies, make sure he was comfortable and make accommodations. The service blew us away - from Kevin who picked us up at the airport to Lara who served us meals, they were all 10 stars.