Sails in the Desert
Sails in the Desert
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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maria
Australia“We were pleasantly surprised that a high end hotel could be so friendly and helpful. We felt really welcomed and looked after in all aspects of our stay.” 
Alison
United Kingdom“Beautiful room in a lovely hotel. The room had 2 very comfortable double beds, a fabulous bathroom with shower, and excellent aircon ( a must in the desert!) Lovely hotel although and excellent restaurant. Shuttle bus stop right outside door”
Tracie United Kingdom“Beautiful pool x lovely room, staff were great and setting beautiful”- Alexandra Australia“Large and comfortable rooms with powerful but quiet air conditioning to keep cool. Calm and relaxed vibe. A nice lawn and enough sunbeds to chill by the pool under the gum trees.”
Ernest
Poland“Very good loction. Resort provides free of charge transfers and coach sp you can easily get to other parts of the resort. Staff is very friendly.”
Remo Australia“Kindness off staff and very clean, the food was the best ever”- Ewan
Ireland“Large room with large balcony/terrece, fridge, table, and chairs, safe, television etc.. Very nice bathroom. Super soft and smooth bedsheets and pillow cases, very comfy bed. The food and cocktails in the restaurant were very good. We arrived...” 
Colum United Kingdom“Rooms were very comfortable with excellent air conditioning”- Andrea United Kingdom“Buffet dinner very good selection and a fair price.”
Susan United Kingdom“Comfortable bed and great shower. Plenty of towels and toiletries too .Appreciated the milk in the fridge left for us. We enjoyed the buffet dinner in the hotel each evening which was exceptionally good. The staff were welcoming and helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Ilkari Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
Facilities of Sails in the DesertGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 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
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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 servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional 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 poolFree!
- Seasonal
- Shallow end
Wellness
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesSails in the Desert takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
