Sails in the Desert

Hotels
8.2 (1308 reviews)
Yulara Drive, Yulara , Ayers Rock , AU
+61 1300 134 044

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1308 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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Erwin Grenacher • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
Great place to stay if staying in Great Ayers Resort.
Pros:

Nice amenities. Room had a spacious balcony with lounge chairs along with a table and chairs. Very nice area to relax outside. Very nice people, large pool and good restaurants.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
Comfortable hotel with good facilities.
Pros:

Spacious room with a big balcony. Good choice for breakfast. Lovely pool. Friendly staff.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Warren & Giovanna • extended_group • au
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely place to stay and see Uluru,

Cons:

I feel the hotel Could do with some entertainment around sails in the sand on an evening.
Something relaxing especially when it's raining.
Also the one bar only serves food until 5.30 pm so if it's raining and the outside bar shuts then it's only the full buffet option.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • gb
10
Uluru should be on your bucket list.This Hotel should be your base whilst you do it!
Pros:

An excellent Hotel in an excellent resort. Loved Ayers Rock Resort and everything about it. We stayed for 2 nights but should have made it 3 at least to try and see and do all of the experiences available

Cons:

N/A It was excellent.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Hans-Joachim • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Frühstück und Abendessen ( Buffet) waren sehr variantenreich und gut.

Cons:

Preis war sehr hoch

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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BB • family_with_children • nz
8
Great location!
Pros:

Loved the peace and tranquility and the convenient location. The entrance and foyer are beautiful and welcoming!

Cons:

The room was very tired and in need of a makeover. Not good value for money.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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taemin • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

직원친절

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • au
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
9
Great location, room and facilities but the cost per night was quite expensive, dinner at the onsite restaurant was love
Pros:

Location was great. Room was spacious and clean.

Cons:

The location of our room on the property was not great, right down the back, level 3 and faced the Lasseter highway.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Great location great facilities

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Setting

Cons:

Mouse running around during breakfast

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Daly • couple • ie
1
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • au
7
Beautiful hotel. Love to come back for a longer stay.
Pros:

The updated rooms.

Cons:

One waitress was really rude when we went to dinner by the pool. The shower door has gaps and a lot of water gets out onto the floor and there is mould stains in the silicone in the shower.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Chia-Keng • extended_group • tw
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • au
9
Comfortable Stay
Pros:

Restaurant was excellent

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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simone • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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AINA • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee