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Sails In The Desert

5.0 star property
Outback oasis getaway offers stylish relaxation with rejuvenating spa treatments, tennis courts, and exploration opportunities in the Australian wilderness

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Sails In The Desert offers a genuine Australian Outback experience with an outdoor pool and tennis court. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, while private balconies frame lovely garden views. The on-site spa provides welcome rejuvenation after days of adventure.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Excellent
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  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Yulara is home to Sails In The Desert. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Uluru. Visit our Yulara travel guide
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163 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT, 0872

What's nearby

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • 0_BXP60271h
    Kata Tjuta
    50 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Mulgara Gallery
    1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Mala Walk
    20 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mangata
    7 min walk
  • Outback Pioneer BBQ
    12 min walk
  • Outback Pioneer Bar
    12 min walk
  • Outback Kiosk
    12 min walk
  • Walpa Lobby Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Sails In The Desert

Luxury hotel
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Sails In The Desert. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Red Ochre Spa, the onsite spa. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • An outdoor tennis court, self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sails In The Desert offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Patios and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Self 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sails In The Desert have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sails In The Desert pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Sails In The Desert?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sails In The Desert?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Sails In The Desert provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Sails In The Desert located?

Situated in Yulara, this luxury hotel is steps from Mulgara Gallery and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Mala Walk is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Sails In The Desert Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall destination and stay was wonderful and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was unique and very tasty. Nice set up for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The national park is as close and the staff are wonderful! Everything you need is right there and so many great activities to be part of!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel main lobby areas and room in itself was good. Restaurants had limited food options. However its close from the town center which had better food offerings. Overall it has more of a motel type of vibe, so the price per night seems a bit high and 5 star definitely seems overrated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and pool, food options all really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, free self-serve laundry, pleasant staff, and very well-organized transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, nice large room with great a/c, comfortable beds. Oasis in the desert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room wirh comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms. Very clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel and resort. Everything was there that we needed. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Pool was a good size. Great base for exploring Uluru.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort with nice, spacious rooms, comfy beds, modern fittings and effective air conditioning. The grounds were beautifully maintained, including a pool with plenty of lounges to relax in. We were grateful for the free self-serve laundry facilities, complete with soap, too. Any tour we booked included pick up right at reception so we didn’t need to go far at all but it was only a short, easy walk into the “town centre”. Each room had a balcony but unfortunately ours wasn’t very useable due to an overhanging tree. Luggage service is apparently available but wasn’t offered to us on check in and would’ve been helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel very well located. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and comfortable and near to the Town Square. Only thing we noticed is that the food is expensive ($100 pp for the buffet), which meant we had to look elsewhere. The dining room was quiet which suggested others thought the same. They would be advised to reduce the cost, increase numbers and reduce waste. Pool lovely. Flies are a downside to the whole area - take or buy a fly net!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, comfortable beds loved the push button shower overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vagmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is convenient and well situated for visiting Uluru staff friendly and helpful rooms clean and well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room and bathroom was a good standard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

James

Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , very helpful staff. Good food.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was very comfortable, and well sized. The bar and the patio dining were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and well appointed. ALL staff were so kind, polite and professional. Really had a great experience. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel. Staff were friendly. Pool bar and area around very clean and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor area clean, staff very friendly and helpful as were the bar and restaurant too. Room clean and spacious with a good shower
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the room was good, and ease of getting around was nice. The only disappointment was dining options (timing). If you did day tours you need to plan food accordingly as many options close really early leaving only the big and expensive buffet at the resort. If you don't want a large meal you need to travel (in the heat in summer) to other locations for food. The on-site grocery was a help. Resort had really nice services and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drinks are very good. Service great. Enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025