Name: Sails in the Desert
Address: Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia, Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $246 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Sails in the Desert

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Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia –

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June 7, 2016

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Bed was very comfort and was very roomy even with two beds and a cot. The staff were extremely helpful with planning day activities and letting us know about things to do with the kids

Kimberley, Australia

Buffet meals thought the dinner was pricy, the all resort bus, the overlook and the watchtower

Paul, United States of America

Nice big room with balcony and outdoor furniture. We loved the pool area to relax with drinks after hiking and biking in the park. A didgeridoo player entertained us as we checked in and out. Great job with the architecture, interior design and artworks on display. Best of all, we were able to do our laundry for free! They even provided detergent.

Carrie, United States of America

Overall, the Ayers Rock Resort area was more than I expected and the Sails in the Desert hotel was the best in the area. We really enjoyed our stay in every way.

Donald, United States of America

The hotel is very comfortable and well organized. A free bus picks up every incoming flight and returns passengers to every outgoing flight. We arrived at about 10 in the morning and although check in isn't officially till 3pm we could check in immediately and our room was ready before 12 noon. There's also a free laundromat with 2 washers and 2 dryers for guest use.

Lucille, United States of America

The paradise in the desert: large room with terrace to enjoy after walking in Uluru park, with all facilities including washing/drying machines to clean your clothes from the dust of the desert.

Philippe, France

The staff on the front desk were excellent and went out of their way to help us make the most of our stay.

Claire, Cayman Islands

The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was spacious. The restaurant was just great. We had breakfast each of the four mornings we were there and dinner 2 nights. The food was great and slightly varied each meal. The staff were very helpful and pleasant and friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel which is the best in the area.

Debra, Australia

Friendly staff to provide good suggestions and helps

Marina, Hong Kong

Loved the fact they were so organized everything flowed perfect holiday

Leanne, Australia

9.2

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Bed was very comfort and was very roomy even with two beds and a cot. The staff were extremely helpful with planning day activities and letting us know about things to do with the kids”

Kimberley Australia
“Buffet meals thought the dinner was pricy, the all resort bus, the overlook and the watchtower”

Paul United States of America
“Nice big room with balcony and outdoor furniture. We loved the pool area to relax with drinks after hiking and biking in the park. A didgeridoo player entertained us as we checked in and out. ”

Carrie United States of America
“Overall, the Ayers Rock Resort area was more than I expected and the Sails in the Desert hotel was the best in the area. We really enjoyed our stay in every way.”

Donald United States of America
“The hotel is very comfortable and well organized. A free bus picks up every incoming flight and returns passengers to every outgoing flight. ”

Lucille United States of America
“The paradise in the desert: large room with terrace to enjoy after walking in Uluru park, with all facilities including washing/drying machines to clean your clothes from the dust of the desert.”

Philippe France
“The staff on the front desk were excellent and went out of their way to help us make the most of our stay.”

Claire Cayman Islands
“The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was spacious. The restaurant was just great. We had breakfast each of the four mornings we were there and dinner 2 nights. ”

Debra Australia
“Friendly staff to provide good suggestions and helps”

Marina Hong Kong
“Loved the fact they were so organized everything flowed perfect holiday”

Leanne Australia

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sails in the Desert

Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout and is a great spot to take in the desert sunrise or sunset. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a relaxing day spa.

Sails in the Desert is located at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is a 20-minute drive away, and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is a 40-minute drive from the property. Ayers Rock Airport (Uluru, Connellan Airport) is an 8-minute drive from Sails in the Desert and free return transfers are available from this airport only.

The air-conditioned rooms have a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

The property also features a bar and a range of dining options. The staff can assist you to organize a range of outback experiences including camel rides, scenic flights and dinner under the stars.

The decor at Sails in the Desert is inspired by Aboriginal culture, and the hotel features original Aboriginal artworks throughout the public areas and in the guest rooms. The onsite Mulgara Gallery also showcases an impressive range of Indigenous art.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Ayers Rock! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Ayers Rock! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Sails in the Desert

Sails in the Desert a member of Pullman Hotels, where you can experience Uluru's raw beauty in 5-star comfort.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Uluru/Ayers Rock
4.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Ilkari Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles

Natural Beauty

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Mountain
0.7 miles

Closest Airports

Ayers Rock Airport
3.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nice clean well equipped room, huge bed, friendly staff, perfect location.”

Fns720

Hungary

9.5

“From the moment I arrived, I loved this place. It was the great attitude of the staff that made it truly welcoming - yet not over the top - but what I noticed t...”

Mel4ever

Australia

9.1

“Lovely large rooms. Close to the village square. You are picked up from your hotel for all activities. ”

Margaret

Australia

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Ilkari Restaurant

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

House Rules Sails in the Desert takes special requests – add in the next step!

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per child, per night
3 - 15 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
3 - 15 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per child, per night
16+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 70 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Sails in the Desert accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“Bed was very comfort and was very roomy even with two beds and a cot. The staff were extremely helpful with planning day activities and letting us know about things to do with the kids”

Kimberley

“Nice big room with balcony and outdoor furniture. We loved the pool area to relax with drinks after hiking and biking in the park. A didgeridoo player entertained us as we checked in and out. Great job with the architecture, interior design and artworks on display. Best of all, we were able to do our laundry for free! They even provided detergent. ”

Carrie

United States of America

“Overall, the Ayers Rock Resort area was more than I expected and the Sails in the Desert hotel was the best in the area. We really enjoyed our stay in every way.”

Donald

“The hotel is very comfortable and well organized. A free bus picks up every incoming flight and returns passengers to every outgoing flight. We arrived at about 10 in the morning and although check in isn't officially till 3pm we could check in immediately and our room was ready before 12 noon. There's also a free laundromat with 2 washers and 2 dryers for guest use.”

Lucille

“The paradise in the desert: large room with terrace to enjoy after walking in Uluru park, with all facilities including washing/drying machines to clean your clothes from the dust of the desert.”

Philippe

France

“The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was spacious. The restaurant was just great. We had breakfast each of the four mornings we were there and dinner 2 nights. The food was great and slightly varied each meal. The staff were very helpful and pleasant and friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel which is the best in the area.”

Debra

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Newest Reviews for Sails in the Desert

Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Will
United Kingdom
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very expensive Bad service
Nothing

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Marcel Rikken
Netherlands
Age group: 45 – 54
6.3

“A nice looking hotel with plenty of facilities but very overpriced and the rooms are outdated.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
This hotel is certainly not a 5 star hotel and is very overpriced. Breakfast was 42 AUD pp and Diner (buffet) 75 AUD pp. For 3 nights/2 people, this makes 702 AUD which to us is totally outrageous. The staff didn't connect with guests at all, they were just doing their work. Furthermore, we found a long hair in our diner and when we complained to the waiter, he only said that that was weird as no one in the kitchen had long hair (neither did we) and he didn't appologize or offer any kind of compansation (later on, we saw that the filters of the airco in the restaurant were full of long hairs). Also, the hotelrooms (at least, ours) were very outdated and definately could use a new fresh modern interior (later that week we stayed at Desert Gardens Hotel and there we had a modernized fresh room). TIP: go to the grocery store at the town centre and get plenty of food/drinks at reasonable prices!
Of all the hotels at Ayers Rock Resort, this one had the most facilities

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Dawn Jefferson-Green
South Africa
9.2

“Fantabulous”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything from the layout, rooms, facilities, helpful staff and convenience.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The internet kept going down after storm The staff didn't pass on information eg the reception asked us if we wanted the breakfast deal which we said yes too and when we went to breakfast they hadn't passed that on
Location was great and the room was nice

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Diana
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms a bit shabby
Location and friendly staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Ira
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.5

“maybe the best hotel to stay in Uluru but overpriced, 400 a night per room with nil breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
bathrooms need improvements, overpriced
location, staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Vincenzo
Australia
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms dirty
It’s convenience

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Huijing
Australia
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor facility
Do not have high expectations. Just A comfortable place to stay.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Kimberley
Australia
9.2

“Extremely happy with our stay and could of easily stayed longer it was so comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shade over the pool which made it hard when taking young kids into the pool area in the middle of the day when the ground had heated up and the sun was at its hottest.
Bed was very comfort and was very roomy even with two beds and a cot. The staff were extremely helpful with planning day activities and letting us know about things to do with the kids

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Alison
Australia
10

“Most enjoyable holiday”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Couldn’t fault anything, the attention to every detail was awesome
The staff had the best customer service skills I have ever encountered

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

“A great break.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The wifi was awful.
Super hotel. Lovely staff, helpful and the swimming pool was awesome.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Darren
Australia
7.5

“Enjoyable stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expected a bit more from the room for 5 star accommodation.
Staff were friendly and helpful,especially in trying circumstances when the resort lost internet and phone services for 24hrs . Food was great and rooms were clean .

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Michael
Australia
7.1

“Expensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Outside of rooms needed a proper clean and paint. Too many kids in the pool.
Staff were great. Rooms were nice.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too expensive
Location

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 2, 2018

Bejanae
United States of America
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom tile was a little moldy, breakfast buffet very expensive
Free pickup and drop off to and from airport, free cultural activities on complex

Stayed in December 2018

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