Hotel Sails in the Desert
Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 949 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful setting. Staff and facilities were great! Loved the buffet in the restaurant. Loved the proximity to everything and the village-like feel of the place.
AustraliaDesign and gardens and rooms were beautifully done.
AustraliaThe room was pleasant, modern and clean. Entirely comfortable.
United States of AmericaWhen we visited the Outback, it was 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Sails in the Desert were very accommodating in such severe weather. Our air was doable for sleeping. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. This establishment is next door to town center. We’d like to return at another season.
JapanGreat location, nice pool. The hotel lacks of character.
United States of AmericaOur room was EXCELLENT. The entire place was really nice & exceeded our expectations.
United States of AmericaRoom was comfortable (though overdue for a refresh); bed was especially comfortable; Hotel layout was good; free laundry most appreciated! Breakfast was excellent. Given the remote location, I'd give the overall experience an A.
United States of AmericaThe area in general is such a cool place to visit - completely worth the 3.5hr flight from Sydney. The hotel appeared to be the nicest if not THE nicest hotel there. Was easy to get around the local area without a car. Tours picked you up at the hotel. Believe the stories about the flies though - we were there in early June and they are usually gone by then but we got to experience the tail end. Despite them being all over you otitside, hotel somehow kept basically all out. Never experienced any issue with them in our room or around the general hotel area.
United States of Americagrounds and common areas and restaurants were very good. Room was large and comfortable, but see below.
United States of AmericaComfortable bed, large room, beautiful balcony with flowers
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Kylie
Australia“Beautiful setting. Staff and facilities were great! Loved the buffet in the restaurant. Loved the proximity to everything and the village-like feel of the place.”
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Maiden
Australia
“Design and gardens and rooms were beautifully done. ”
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Marcy
United States of America“The room was pleasant, modern and clean. Entirely comfortable. ”
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Fran
Japan“When we visited the Outback, it was 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Sails in the Desert were very accommodating in such severe weather. Our air was doable for sleeping. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. This establishment is next door to town center. We’d like to return at another season. ” Read more
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Annie
United States of America
“Great location, nice pool. The hotel lacks of character. ”
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Diane
United States of America
“Our room was EXCELLENT. The entire place was really nice & exceeded our expectations.”
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Estella
United States of America
“Room was comfortable (though overdue for a refresh); bed was especially comfortable; Hotel layout was good; free laundry most appreciated! Breakfast was excellent. Given the remote location, I'd give the overall experience an A.”
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Kbeall
United States of America
“The area in general is such a cool place to visit - completely worth the 3.5hr flight from Sydney. The hotel appeared to be the nicest if not THE nicest hotel there. Was easy to get around the local area without a car. Tours picked you up at the hotel. Believe the stories about the flies though - we were there in early June and they are usually gone by then but we got to experience the tail end. Despite them being all over you otitside, hotel somehow kept basically all out. Never experienced any issue with them in our room or around the general hotel area.” Read more
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Claudia
United States of America
“grounds and common areas and restaurants were very good. Room was large and comfortable, but see below.”
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Sarah
United States of America
“Comfortable bed, large room, beautiful balcony with flowers”
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About Sails in the Desert
Welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 22, 2010
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Uluru/Ayers Rock4.4 miles
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Restaurant Ilkari Restaurant0 miles
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Mountain Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park0.7 miles
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Ayers Rock Airport3.3 miles
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- Option to reuse towels
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, Jan 28, 2022 until Mon, Mar 07, 2022
FAQs about Sails in the Desert
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Check-in at Sails in the Desert is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Sails in the Desert may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sails in the Desert offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
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Guests staying at Sails in the Desert can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Sails in the Desert is 4.3 miles from the center of Ayers Rock.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sails in the Desert (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Sails in the Desert include:
- Double
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Sails in the Desert has 1 restaurant:
- Ilkari Restaurant
