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Reviews of Sails in the Desert 5 stars

Yulara Drive, Yulara, 0872 Ayers Rock, Australia

#1 of 3 hotels in Ayers Rock

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Review score

Based on 515 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Incredible Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think the bathroom could have been cleaner - the towels that were initially in our room had a few hairs on them. We also noticed the toilet could have been cleaned better. When we first booked the room it said we could request the two beds to Queen rather than Double but this was never changed so the bed was a bit small for us. Also room service/cleaning etc had super unpredictable times.

    Our stay at Uluru was absolutely a dream! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The hotel was awesome and was super close to where we needed to be. For all our experiences we had a coach come pick us up and drop us off back to the hotel. Even had complimentary pick up from the airport and drop off. The staff at the front desk answered all our questions. The entire experience was great. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    An amazing experience all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nil

    Everything you need is in the one place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in an amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t like that the carpark was so far from our room and you were very lucky if you got a park in the closest one due to volume of cars staying there. It was not a deal breaker for us but something that is good to know.

    We liked that the room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Our room was located in a great spot in the middle of the resort so was convenient to everything. We also liked the convenience of being picked up directly from our hotel reception for the tours that we booked and the easy walk to the town square from the hotel. This was good as there were a couple of cafes at the town square which offer cheaper food options than at the hotel and it also had an IGA. We also did enjoy eating dinner at both the hotel restaurant buffet and the bar. Both had great food. The pool was lovely and had plenty of seating and a bar. We also used the hotel laundry which was free and also provided washing powder. We would definitely recommend this property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, located within a 2 min walk to the Town Centre shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    A lovely stay at this hotel in the most wonderful part of the country.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When paying premium prices for accomodation I’d expect to have proper coffee-making facilities in the room rather than cheapo instant sachets.

    Beautiful property, well laid out, very comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hotel for a short stay at Uluru. Menu options and food service could be more innovative and less expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant. No a la carte menu for dinner or breakfast. Flat rate of $49 per person for buffet breakfast (extra if you wanted a coffee) and $99 for buffet dinner. Cheapest bottle of wine $60. Service at other times very slow.

    Well maintained, comfortable and clean. The rooms were spacious and all the inclusions were good quality.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Woule stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was average

    Comfortable beds/room and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Great time, very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was too cold.

    Proximity to town centre and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Even though it started rocky was a very good stay and the staff were great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I spoke with the property to request a specific room type through messenger and my request was not honoured. Very disappointed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Best hotel in Yulara
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was nice but below average in Australia

    The pool was great and the food was very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent hotel for short stay at Yulara
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service at restaurant was a little slow. More choice on menu would have been good.

    Very comfortable room. Cocktails were very good at restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Transfer inklusiv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable accommodation in challenging conditions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms were basic and small ants everywhere and found any food you had.

    Clean and tidy and modern facilities. Food was of a good quality with plenty of choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Great resort hotel at international standards
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outback bar is only food venue that disappointed me ...steak was overpriced for the quality provided.Housekeeping could be based on customer preferences for morning versus afternoon.

    The staff and the hotel environment are great with food and drink offering ...very reasonable. Events were really organised and original. Lobby bar was great for coffee or an irish coffee or casual lunch or dinner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Luxury at a dear price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not get requested connecting rooms, couldn't check in until 3.05pm and check out time of 10 am is too early with no flexibility. Meals too expensive, no option for breakfast other than $48 buffet. In room instant coffee- no nespresso pods. Not good value for money. Would not reply to my messaging requests through the booking app yet I got daily junk email from them in the week leading up to the arrival date.

    Location close to airport and Uluru. Free parking, easy access.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely, comfortable hotel with great location. Great pool and good food in cafe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Requires choice of only buffet vs a la carte for breakfast.

    Location, comfortable, relaxed, clean, beautiful pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    A terrific place to stay and to have easy access to touring the ncredible sites
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location great staff clean and comfortable nice pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location; nice hotel but work on the details a bit more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is rather elevated and it feels like they have a captive audience. If you charge this amount, then at least make it five star rather than the 3/4 that it is. They have a really good training programme for staff but truth be told they need more supervisors to sharpen the service.

    Great location and great swimming pool for kids. Good size rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were pleasantly surprised by the hotel. The buffet breakfast and dinners whilst not cheap were well stocked with plenty of choice and fresh food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    A fantastic short holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would have been good if interconnected rooms were an option if you have 2 children 2 adults. - we were in room 257, music is played via external speakers from very early AM, can’t leave balcony door open if music playing 24/7 - food menu is limited and same at all alacarte restaurants within sails

    Well appointed room, great location,excellent housekeeping, convenient on site parking, well to iga and small set of shops

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location for Uluru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location for Uluru & national park, choice of restaurants, town centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel with friendly staff located very near Uluru!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    This was a beautiful accommodation for our last stop in Australia. There are amenities all within walking distance from Sails in the Desert which was great. The staff and hotel were everything we wanted. I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good for a tour of Uluru
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the restaurant was of a moderate standard

    Very good room and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Expected higher levels of service and better quality food, facility was a little dated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room - Request Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We didn't eat breakfast at Sails it was very expensive; we ate lunch and the meal was very disappointing--large quantities but inedible, service was very slow from food to check BUT the cocktail was excellent.

    Room was comfortable but a little dated. The cafe at a short walk was excellent value for breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

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