Sunrise next to Uluru

Awards & Certifications

Ayers Rock Resort has been consistently recognised for its excellence in hospitality, Indigenous cultural experiences, and commitment to sustainable tourism practices through numerous prestigious awards and accolades.

2024
2023
  • Tourism NT Brolga Awards - Wintjiri Wiru
  • Conde Nast 'Bright ideas in Travel' - Wintjiri Wiru
    • Best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience
    • Chair's Choice for Tourism Excellence
  • Jayco Great Escapes Awards: Best for Couples - Ayers Rock Campground
  • Hotel Management Awards: Best Economy Hotel - Outback Hotel & Lodge
2022
  • AHA Awards, National Award for Best Superior Accommodation - Sails in the Desert Hotel
  • NT Environment Awards - Environment and Conservation in the NT Natural Resource Management for Threatened Species Monitoring - Ayers Rock Resort
  • Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards - Best Tourism Restaurant - Tali Wiru
  • HM Awards - Hotel Engineer Award - Mark Blain
  • HM Awards - Highly Commended - Sails in the Desert Hotel
2021
  • NT Gold Plate Awards - Best Themed Restaurant - Tali Wiru
  • NT Hospitality Awards - Apprentice of the Year - Marcellus Ah Kit
2020
  • Accor 2020 Pacific Franchise Awards: Hotel of the Year - Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge
2019
  • Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence - Service Excellence (Front of House)
  • Australian Hotel Association (NT) Australian Liquor Marketers Gold Plate Awards:
    • Best Contemporary Restaurant: Tali Wiru
    • Best Tourist Themed Restaurant: Tali Wiru
    • Restaurant of the Year: Tali Wiru
2018
  • HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence:
    • Meetings & Conferencing Property (Joint Winner): Uluru Meeting Place
    • Resort (Highly Commended): Ayers Rock Resort
2017
  • HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence:
    • Communications Associate (Winner) 
    • Rising Star (Highly Commended) 
    • Meetings and Conferencing Property: Uluru Meeting Place (Highly Commended) 
    • Resort (Highly Commended)
  • Tourism Central Australia Awards - Festivals & Events: Field of Light Uluru
  • Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence:
    • Hotel Chef
    • Industry Rising Star
2016
  • Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism
  • HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence:
    • Environmental Program (Winner): Tjintu Solar Field 
    • Communications Associate (Winner) 
    • Hotel Engineer (Winner) 
    • Hotel Chef (Highly Commended) 
    • Hotel General Manager (Highly Commended)
  • Tourism Central Australia Awards:
    • Festivals & Events: Field of Light Ulur
    • Large Tourism Operator: Ayers Rock Resort
  • AHA National Awards for Excellence - Outstanding Achievement in Training: Ayers Rock Resort
  • Hospitality NT Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence:
    • Industry Rising Star of the Year 
    • Marketed Accommodation Hotel: Ayers Rock Resort 
    • Training Initiative: National Indigenous Training Academy 
    • Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel: Emu Walk Apartments
  • Australian Hotel Association (NT) Australian Liquor Marketers Gold Plate Awards - Best Tourism Themed Restaurant: Night at Field of Light
2015
  • Australian Tourism Awards - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism
  • HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence - Upscale Hotel (Joint Winner): Sails in the Desert
  • Tourism Central Australia Awards - Territory Taste Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services: Tali Wiru
  • Australian Hotel Association (NT) Australian Liquor Marketers Gold Plate Awards - Best Tourism Themed Restaurant: Tali Wiru
2014
  • Australian Tourism Awards:
    • Indigenous Tourism: Ayers Rock Resort 
    • Business Tourism: Uluru Meeting Place
  • HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence - Budget Property (Winner): Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge