Longitude 131

The very remote Ayer’s Rock Lodge offered luxury living within sighting distance from the sacred Uluru rock formation. Private accommodations designed as tent cottages were luxuriously appointed with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were delicious with a varied menu, served by courteous and friendly staff. Daily hiking excursions to the Uluru rock and the lesser known Kata Tjuṯa formation started early morning while the temperature was still around 25 C. Evening activities included dining under a starry sky, completely devoid of light pollution.

When somebody mentions glamping , this does not begin to describe it. The "tents" are constructed about 10 feet above ground and although they look like tents they are really pernmanent structures. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable with a deck that in most cases looks towards Uluru. the food was excellent and the staff tremendous both for their friendliness and efficiency. In the middle of January the A/C struggled a bit during the day but it was very comfortable at night. Dining under the stars was a highlight of our last evening.

This was a disappointment. We stayed here for 2 nights and at southern ocean lodge (much better) for 2 nights. The location is amazing and very pretty, the red sand is like another world. The rooms are also pretty nice, not amazing but nice. The activities are terribly run. You get on a bus with many other tourists and do pre-programmed activities throughout the 2 days there. No choice (we tried). Many are things we would have skipped. It feels like a field trip in elementary school. We asked ahead if there was bird watching, they said no. Once we got there we googled it ourselves and saw adds for bird watching guides in the area. Food was mediocre. I know its remote but its a trash excuse. We have been to far mor remote places with excellent food. Its the quality of a Hilton brunch. All this for 4k/night. We have stayed at places for 2-3k that were just as remote that were far better. I guess its the best place in the area, but otherwise no reason to go

This stay was the beginning of our 50th Wedding Anniversary central Australia experience. From our Qantas arrival at Ayer’s Rock airport meeting with our guest driver who was just the best, to our welcome and introduction to 131 from staff. Being taken to our room which was just🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 , on our 1st night evening meal that was just amazing quality fine dining with equal service. All and any style of liquor and soft drink was included with our cost from the bar to the mini fridge. For the next couple of days the staff were just amazing and all our excursions which again included were really informative and worth doing all up our stay here at 131 was exceptional. We also had a number of interactions with the manger and she was just so nice.

Met at airport by personable representative of Longitude 131 who helped with luggage and drove us to the hotel. Check In process was very casual and my wife mentioned just in passing that we didn’t get to eat lunch and shortly a fantastic charcuterie tray and drinks appeared while we were still “checking in”. After we ate and enjoyed our drinks, we were taken to our room/cabin/tent. Our room was awesome! Stylish, comfortable and had panoramic view of Uluru. There was a large lounge bed on the balcony where you could sleep outside. The “rooms” are spread out enough that you forget there are other rooms/cabins. Bathroom was perfectly sized; water pressure, temp was great. All meals , service , cocktails were excellent. Because it rained heavily all day and night the entire time were there, we didn’t get to really take advantage of any of the experiences and amenities which was disappointing. But the hotel team took us to the Rock to see the hundreds of waterfalls flowing off because of the heavy rain. The entire place is absolutely outstanding and the staff/team were stellar, food was excellent. Finally, I was surprised they knew it was my birthday but during my breakfast they brought a Happy Birthday plate. A great way to start the day! We highly recommend Longitude 131