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Sails In The Desert

3.5 star property
Hotel in Yulara with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Sails In The Desert

Bar (on property)
Front of property
Interior detail
Outdoor pool
WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$593
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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163 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT, 0872
  • Place, Uluru
  • Place, Mulgara Gallery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room Request Two Queen Beds

WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room Request Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Yulara

At Sails In The Desert you'll be steps from Mulgara Gallery and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .This smoke-free hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find an outdoor tennis court, Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Yulara hotel, you'll be 21.4 km (13.3 mi) from Uluru.

What's nearby

  • Mulgara Gallery - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 13 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Mala Walk - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Ayers Rock, NT (AYQ-Connellan) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback Pioneer Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Walpa Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gecko's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Outback Pioneer BBQ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kulata Academy Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sails In The Desert

Hotel in Yulara with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Sails In The Desert offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sails In The Desert. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Yulara hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at Sails In The Desert offers free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Red Ochre Spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.9 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Sails In The Desert Hotel
Sails In The Desert Yulara
Sails In The Desert Hotel Yulara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sails In The Desert?

Yep, Sails In The Desert has a self car park, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Sails In The Desert?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sails In The Desert on 29 Nov 2025 start from NZ$592.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Sails In The Desert?

Yep, Red Ochre Spa is available for guests.

Does Sails In The Desert have a pool?

Sails In The Desert has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sails In The Desert?

No, Sails In The Desert does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sails In The Desert?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sails In The Desert?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Sails In The Desert Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niroshan B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent time there with my family. This was our best holiday after COVID, and the staff were very friendly. The place is also nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Sails in the Desert. The rooms were spacious, clean, and beautifully designed with touches that reflected the local landscape. The staff were warm and attentive. The dining options, however, could be improved. Vegetarian and vegan choices were very limited, and it would have been better to see more variety, especially considering the price of the buffet breakfast and dinner. For the cost, a wider range of options would make the dining experience much more enjoyable. Overall, the resort offered a relaxing and memorable stay, with its proximity to Uluru making it the perfect base for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asiem

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Much better than some comments indicated. It was immaculate and the staff was very helpful. The rooms were large.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean. Great location. Restaurant had good food. Easy to get around and walk to near by stores
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very expensive for very few amenities. No gym, no heated pools, no balls for kids to play with. The food is ridiculously expensive and the wait at the pool grill even once seated was ridiculous. And we froze to death even though there were running heating lamps all over the patio not being used, staff refused to move us and the heating lamps. Prepare to be underwhelmed and you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
There seems to have been a mix up at checkin. We want to make sure we are not charged for the 8th as we checked in on the 9th. Thank you so much for your assistance with this.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, BRIDGEMAN DOWNS

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean and nice. Issues with lack of staff due to illness through the property however raised concern. Extremely overpriced to eat within the hotel with breakfast $50 per person. Central to all activities and nice outdoor pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usha

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed with the Buffet dinner. They didn't top up or bring more food when the dish ran out! We were okay, in at 7 30pm but those at 8 or later got meagre pickings or none of some.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient and helpful

Had a great stay. Very convenient. All employees were courteous and helpful. Unfortunately the bed had bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice way to relax after hiking around Uluru and Kata Thuta.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Service de restauration très lent et peu avenant ; manque de professionnalisme pour un supposé 5 étoiles ; sinon piscine jolie et autour ok ; chambre très ok et quand même personnel sympathique ; fête de 50 ans souligné avec boutelii de vin offerte
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accor need to up their game with gluten free food

Location amazing staffs generally good No proper gluten free food (for coeliac) - most staff cannot be certain there is no cross contamination Disappointing for a big Accor hotel chains on this
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing . The room we were in was damp and musty. Damp clearly coming through the walls and had peeling paint caused by the damp - room 159. Check in service was manned by someone who clearly did not want to be there for the day and as such we did not even waste our time going back to sort it out. Television stations dropped out every couple of minutes - very annoying and disappointing when paying $500 for a night. It was so bad we did not even have sex as I was so miserable!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, easy access to local services
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seiki

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. There weren't enough places to eat without walking a long way. If you didn't have a car, there was only a shuttle to take you around the campus. Otherwise, to get to the parks, you had to buy a bus ticket for over $100 that only had a few options to see everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Destination Uluru

This is hotel is top notch in the area of Uluru! The hotel was clean but you could tell some areas like the bar were run down. The service at the bar and dining seemed disorganized at times and would be better equipped with electonic apparatus when ordering. The shuttle back and forth to airport was timely and efficient. Food was phenomenal and drinks were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025