Sails in the Desert

Hotels
8.2 (1214 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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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 1214 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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Deborah • family_with_children • au
8
Our stay was comfortable and adequate for our needs.
Pros:

Room was comfortable and large for 3 of us. In a quiet location. Serviced everyday. Clean. Coffee and tea making facitlities and milk provided.

Cons:

The showerscreen door leaked so water was everywhere on the floor. Had to mop up with towels all the time. The seating area in the foyer and bar area should provide phone and laptop charging points everywhere.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Momoko • couple • au
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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XU • family_with_children • au
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • couple • de
8
Außergewöhnliche Location
Pros:

Sehr gute Logistik (Abholung von/zum Flughafen und zu den Ausflügen)

Cons:

Zimmer am 2. Tag bis spät nachmittags nicht geputzt.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • au
6
Cons:

Although my room had been cleaned, it smelled strongly of stale smoke - not ok when you are paying 450 per night. Food and restaurant service were very ordinary for what they are charging. Needlessly inflexible policy and staff re check in and check out times. This is my third visit to Uluru, and service has definitely deteriorated.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • au
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Ramses • solo_traveller • us
8
Urulu great experience
Pros:

Liked rooms

Cons:

More food options at lunch

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
6
Very expensive for a very sub-par 5-star ‘hotel’
Pros:

Convenient location and well organised for shuttle/tour buses.

Cons:

Noisy rooms next to each other, especially when people leaving early for sunrise tours.

Our balcony was filthy and the room carpet was dusty. Certainly not five star

Most days we had to ask for our room to be made up (annoying when coming back from a 5-hour tour and nothing has been refreshed. We were supposed to get two bottles of water daily but only received on one occasion. We reminded the staff but this was not amended for the remainder of the stay

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Meg • couple • au
8
Very happy and pleasant
Pros:

Organised, beautiful staff
Good ambience with several calming areas to relax

Cons:

Rips in the sheets
Very convoluted way finding to our room
Some tired detailing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Brena • family_with_children • au
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Sven • couple • hk
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • au
8
Great visit to the red centre staying in a fantastic location, friendly staff
Pros:

Location and lay out

Cons:

Odd odour in the room

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Stanton • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Room was good, lovely pool. Nice gardens.

Cons:

Confusion at reception about getting our bags to our room. The person we dealt with was very nice but not sure of the best route to take.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • au
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • au
9
We loved our stay at Sails in the desert and the staff were fabulous and extremely helpful to us.
Pros:

room, dinner buffet, day beds by the pool, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Mari • couple • au
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • extended_group • au
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • us
9
Superior Accommodation in Yulara
Pros:

Lovely property, very open and attractive gathering spaces indoors and out. Large pool area with comfortable options for seating/lounging. My room was nicely equipped, very quiet, and private. I loved it.

Cons:

The evening buffet was $105 before tip; the price needs to be posted somewhere so guests and visitors can decide if the food options are worth the steep price. The food was very good, but some of the offerings were things I’d never eat. Even considering the cost of importing, I thought the food prices were too high.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee