Sails in the Desert
Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 335 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
rooms were clean, bed was comfy, great location and quiet.

Wonderful stay, with very pleasant low rise surroundings. Food was very good with options to suit. The room was spacious and beautifully looked after, it was a pleasure to come back each evening after our adventures. The gardens were a credit to the staff, and had a lovely Australian theme. Would recommend a stay.

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.

Design and gardens and rooms were beautifully done.

The location was perfect , easy access to get around. The shuttle bus made it easy.

service from all staff was outstanding. The room was clean and very comfortable, maybe slightly dated but you’re not there to stay inside. New bathrooms in the room made 3 girls very happy. I was surprised at the quality of the food given the distance from main centres and also the use of local ingredients tied into the dishes and drinks too was very clever and well thought out. The buffet dinner was great, especially with a child 👍🏻 The pool area was a favourite hangout - it would have been great to have a few more sun loungers available, but it was very comfortable especially under the sails out of the direct sunlight when the temps rose in the afternoon. The cocktails were amazing!!!

We like the rooms and breakfast was amazing. Dinner was amazing too

Excellent hotel for such a unique location. Fabulous rooms and bathroom as well as hotel restaurants and amenities.

Sails was an oasis to return to after exploring Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The pool, the room and the restaurants were fantastic.

the pool was a great size and clean. The rooms were good sizes

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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
- Is it a king size bed?Our hotel offers either 1x King bed or 2x Queen bedsAnswered on 19 January 2020
- Are you able to provide 2 queen beds instead of a double?You are able to request 2 queen beds OR 1 king bed depending on your preference. Please ensure you specify your request at the time of booking.Answered on 27 August 2020
Ilkari Restaurant
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Terrace
- Garden
- Tennis equipment
- Playground
- Tennis court
- TV
- Kids' meals
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Packed lunches
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Seasonal
- Shallow end
- SpaAdditional charge
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
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
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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
For updated COVID restriction to the destination, please visit https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel.
We do not accept cash as method of payment in the resort, only accepted at IGA Supermarket & Shell Service Station.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
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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Guests staying at Sails in the Desert can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Sails in the Desert offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Playground
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Swimming pool
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Sails in the Desert is 4.3 miles from the center of Ayers Rock.
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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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Check-in at Sails in the Desert is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Sails in the Desert has 1 restaurant:
- Ilkari Restaurant
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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