Sails in the Desert

Hotels
8.2 (1159 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Expensive food options
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Rooms liked for cleanliness, but some housekeeping issues noted.
Service
8.63
Staff were friendly, helpful, but service speed was a concern in some areas.
Location
9.17
Great location near Uluru and activities.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms spacious, comfortable with good amenities.
Amenities
8.65
Nice pool and other facilities available.
Value for Money
7.11
Buffet prices considered too high for the value.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Breakfast pricing seen as overpriced, limited options for casual dining.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall a good stay but some service and pricing issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 03:05

Property Description

Unwind in the Heart of the Outback

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and rejuvenating day spa.

Gateway to Adventure
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with ease.

Cultural Immersion
Immerse yourself in Aboriginal-inspired decor and artworks, offering a unique and enriching experience.

Experience the beauty and culture of the Australian outback at Sails in the Desert. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 0.9% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card. 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.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: AYQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1159 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Elizabeth • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • de
7
Pros:

Großzügige Zimmer, netter Service.

Cons:

Alles ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Friendly staff with lovely pool to unwind between site seeing
Pros:

Great swimming pool
Free transport around tourist village

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • de
7
Gute Lage für Besuch des Uluru, mehr nicht
Pros:

Lage sehr gut für Besuch des Uluru.
Personal im Restaurant war nett.

Cons:

In die Jahre gekommen. Zimmer und Handtücher nicht sauber. Alles wirkt ungepflegt.
Personal an der Rezeption wenig Gastorientiert, spulen ihr gelerntes Sprüchlein beim check-in ab. Beim Check-out nicht mal "Danke" oder "Gute Reise".
Aufgrund der Lage kommen die Gäste sowieso. Und die meisten auch nur einmal. Massenabfertigung.
Das könnte der Grund sein, warum das Personal sich nicht um den Einzelnen bemüht.
Essen und Getränke sehr teuer.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Niall Henry • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Great location very comfortable staff very helpful

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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SATSUKI • family_with_children • jp
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
7
Great location, tired facilities, poor value for money.
Pros:

Location close to National Park for Uluru.

Cons:

Tired, in need of maintenance, looks unclean due to wear and tear. Many footpaths uneven, seals on doors worn/missing allowing bugs etc. access into rooms. Costs for banquet meals very high, almost expected due to captive market.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ewa • extended_group • pl
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

wonderful hotel. Very good breakfasts. Dinner is only available as a buffet, which is quite expensive, but the selection of dishes is huge and the food is of excellent quality!
The pool with chilled water is highly recommended—it’s the only way to cool down when it’s 45°C outside

Cons:

Everything perfect

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Juliet • extended_group • gb
10
Fabulous stay in an amazing part of the world
Pros:

Property was lovely and clean, large comfortable rooms with an amazing shower in the bathroom. Free shuttles around the resort and to the airport made life very easy.

Cons:

One minor thing was that there were 3 of us but only 2 chairs on the balcony.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Restaurant was excellent. Pool was large and not too crowded.

Cons:

Hotel scarcity premium. Parking is a fair way from the hotel when it is raining heavily.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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DILIP • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

Ambience, room

Cons:

The floor on the room levels was very slippery due to the rain and as there is no roof covering it. The lift where the rooms are located was stinking.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • au
8
We loved the location and the rooms. Felt the outside was a little tired.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Location. Rooms were comfortable.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Hiramatsu • solo_traveller • au
10
Amazing swimming pool in the desert
Pros:

Best resort hotel as always.
I used to live and work in Ayers Rock resort as tour guide. Sails in the Desert are my dream hotel since.
I am so glad to my dream vacation came true.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • au
6
It was ok
Pros:

Close to Uluru,

Cons:

Dated, room had a funny smell.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Reisebüro Gerlach • couple • de
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Terrie • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Great stay, clean. Staff are lovely and accommodating.

Cons:

Food options after 5pm. There is only the dinner buffet. After coming back from a tour we just wanted a drink and snack.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • extended_group • fr
9
Déconnexion
Pros:

Comme un hôtel sur la lune

Cons:

Peu d’offre de resto

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • ch
5
Cher, pas organisé, nourriture terrible
Pros:

La position, la climatisation, la possibilité d’avoir accès aux sites touristiques

Cons:

L’organisation, l’accueil, la politique de modification des réservations, la nourriture, le rapport qualité prix

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • au
10
Loved my stay
Pros:

Lovely property

Cons:

Food. The menu was not the best and not the best also very expensive

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee