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 $382 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel Sails in the Desert

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Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia – Excellent location – show map

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Our room was EXCELLENT. The entire place was really nice & exceeded our expectations.

Diane

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.

Estella

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.

Kbeall

United States of America

grounds and common areas and restaurants were very good. Room was large and comfortable, but see below.

Claudia

United States of America

Comfortable bed, large room, beautiful balcony with flowers

Sarah

United States of America

Extremely comfortable and aesthetically pleasing decor.

Clara

United States of America

Rooms and activities were great. Very well organized

Pendlebg

Canada

Not many flies, enjoyed pool and room service, overall very nice

Heather

United States of America

Room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Pool and onsite restaurants were gave good dining options.

Nora

United States of America

Very convenient location near Ayers Rock and the Cultural Center. Good schedule of free activities that informed us about the native people and their culture and history. Enjoyed the very spacious pool area where you could find sun or shade whtaever the time of day.

Sidney

United States of America

9.2

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Our room was EXCELLENT. The entire place was really nice & exceeded our expectations.”

Diane 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.”

Estella 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.”

Kbeall United States of America
“grounds and common areas and restaurants were very good. Room was large and comfortable, but see below.”

Claudia United States of America
“Comfortable bed, large room, beautiful balcony with flowers”

Sarah United States of America
“Extremely comfortable and aesthetically pleasing decor.”

Clara United States of America
“Rooms and activities were great. Very well organized”

Pendlebg Canada
“Not many flies, enjoyed pool and room service, overall very nice”

Heather United States of America
“Room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Pool and onsite restaurants were gave good dining options.”

Nora United States of America
“Very convenient location near Ayers Rock and the Cultural Center. Good schedule of free activities that informed us about the native people and their culture and history.”

Sidney United States of America

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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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Your stay will include:

Free WiFi Terrace Outdoor pool Airport shuttle (free) Shops (on site)

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 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

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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

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Loved the location and staff were incredibly friendly. Great that the bookings can all be made directly.”

Seanybhoy1888

Australia

8.7

“As a meaningful training venue, the integration of tourist facility with indigenous buy-in was sensitively managed. Notwithstanding This objective, the various ...”

Michael

Australia

7.5

“We really enjoyed Sails! The attention to detail in our room was very welcoming and we were so close to Uluru. The staff were all impeccable - so friendly and h...”

Jess

Australia

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1 Restaurant On Site

Ilkari Restaurant

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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.

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

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

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The fine print

Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card.

The property will be undergoing renovations from Mon, Nov 04, 2019 until Tue, Jun 30, 2020. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.

Sails in the Desert has 1 restaurants:
- Ilkari Restaurant
In total, there are 150 rooms at Sails in the Desert.

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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sails in the Desert (subject to availability):
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- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
Room options at Sails in the Desert include:
- Double
Sails in the Desert offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
Guests staying at Sails in the Desert can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
Check-in at Sails in the Desert is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

“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.”

“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.”

“Very convenient location near Ayers Rock and the Cultural Center. Good schedule of free activities that informed us about the native people and their culture and history. Enjoyed the very spacious pool area where you could find sun or shade whtaever the time of day.”

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Reviewed: November 15, 2019

Brett
Australia
8.0

“Great staff and place to rest your head,”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Expensive drinks
Great place to stay and explore the rock and Olga's

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Peter
Spain

8 helpful votes
9.6

“Interesting visit”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slightly overpriced perhaps!
The resort is unique. Great place to stay, near to Uluru!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
6.0

“Lacklustre rooms, and expensive transport.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are a little dated and worn. Although the transport from the airport is included, trips to Uluru are not! There is a very inflexible bus service to Uluru which is incredibly expensive. We ended up hiring a car, which is also expensive, but gives you the flexibility to visit Uluru at your own pace, it worked out barely more costly than the bus. Oh, and buy a fly net, you will need it at Uluru!
Good option of those available if you want to stay near Uluru.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Anonymous
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the welcome drink . The decor was fantastic. Linen and towels lovely. We loved the view out bush at the back

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 6, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rate was very high
Location and facilities

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderfully comfortable room.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 2, 2019

Diana
United Kingdom

9 helpful votes
4.0

“Overpriced badly located hotel with a focus on overcharging its guests”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hotel location is awful - given that there are two iconic landmarks close to the property, it has turned its back on them and made sure not a single room has a view. The whole little town is similarly badly located - the view from the one close look-out is not great and it is too far from either of them to allow easy access. All of this is arranged so that you are encouraged to pay the site owners, Voyages, to take you everywhere and boy, don't they milk it. After having done a base walk of Uluru on a guided tour (actually you don't need a guide), I wanted to pop down to the aboriginal cultural centre to see if I could buy a souvenir - but Voyages wanted $49 return bus fare (10km) or $120 dollars for a day pass. So the poor aboriginals didn't get a visit from me. If you are two people or more in your group, you are well advised to hire a car so that you don't get fleeced by Voyages' bus services or have to pay for any of their over-priced tours.
Not much really. The rooms, restaurants and lobby are what you would expect of a five star hotel but you can only enjoy them if you forget where you are. And you have to forget that you have just paid more for your room than you would for a room in a top central London hotel (which would have a view).

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 1, 2019

Mark
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very expensive
Great pool

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 31, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overpriced!
Location and services

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 26, 2019

Vicky
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Too expensive for a room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to keep asking for tea to be replenished. Bathroom very old, water pressure not good.
Swimming pool was nice and big. View from balcony was great for sunrise

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 24, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
8.3

“Overall a very good experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Air conditioning in the room was poor - did not cool properly even after maintenance. The room and bathroom are showing signs of ageing and probably need refurbishing (considering the price).
Good food served by cheerful staff

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Cheryl
Australia

13 helpful votes
7.5

“Far from impressed with the meals.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Assumed having dinner by the pool would be matched with a some what casual easy menu. Eg, Fish and chips, Hamburgers, steak sandwiches, lasagna, warm salads etc.... Simple, quick and satisfying meals... but No. We asked if our fish could be crumbed, but was informed it was not possible as already battered and bought in that way. Expensive tapas type foods don’t fill the void after a long drive or strenuous day exploring, so didn’t feel anything suited us. Saw some mini hamburgers passing and asked waitress if it was possible to order a few of them A surprising and blunt answer.. “They are children’s menus...Do you have children.?” ..and she walked away. Didn’t have time to explore other dining options as we were tired and by this time un happy. The other restaurants in hotel had “ fancy type food. “.. Steak sandwich around $28! Suggest you go to Food,and buy a chicken.
Great Pool. Excellent location to shops and supermarket..

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Lucie
Czech Republic

8 helpful votes
8.3

“A luxury bas for Uluru and The Olgas”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was nice, though not with a view which you have to pay for extra:) Above average comfort was promised and delivered. We can recommend the outdoor, pool-side bistro, some very inventive dishes were on offer and our waitress was exceedingly pleasant.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Sylvia
Australia

1 helpful vote
6.0

“It was a little disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The mouldy bathroom and that for the cost of staying there, the food was very average.
We had several issues during our stay including a mouldy bathroom and a toilet that didn't flush, However the manager resolved the problem of the flushing toilet and offered us free breakfast during our stay which was very generous.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Neil
Australia

2 helpful votes
8.0

“very enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
I thought breakfast could have gone till 11am as a lot of people hike or watch the sunrise before it gets too hot. I noticed all the breakfast being thrown out. Could this not be used to nourish the locals? Ive stayed 3 times now. I think the place could do with a paint and a refresh.
food options and taste were excellent very peaceful

Stayed in October 2019

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