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 boasts 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 minibar 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 organise 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maciej
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable beds. Convenient room design. Restaurants are available at the resort. The resort restaurant opens for breakfast early enough to undertake most activities in the area (but not for driving to Kings Canyon). Good outdoor restaurant...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern room and bathroom. Great resort and location.
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    The room was spacious and comfortable and the quality toiletries, and the cheese and water in the fridge.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ilkari Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Sails in the Desert
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Packed lunches
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Shallow end
    Wellness
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Sails in the Desert takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is 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.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note, there is a 1.4% 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.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about Sails in the Desert

    • Sails in the Desert is 4.3 miles from the centre of Ayers Rock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sails in the Desert has 1 restaurant:

      • Ilkari Restaurant

    • Check-in at Sails in the Desert is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Sails in the Desert may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Sails in the Desert include:

      • Double

    • Sails in the Desert offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Children's playground
      • Tennis court
      • Tennis equipment
      • Swimming Pool