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Sails In The Desert

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

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room Request Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room - Request King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room - Request Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
163 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT, 0872

What's nearby

  • Mulgara Gallery - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Mala Walk - 18 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Kata Tjuta - 43 min drive - 39.7 miles

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

Property highlights
Take advantage of an 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 banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • 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

  • 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

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.

Where is Sails In The Desert located?

Situated in Yulara, this spa 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

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A brillaint place to be at when visiting uluru.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Danny

There were a lot of aboriginals in the hotel and the left a lot of garbage around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid 7 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel on the Esplanade in Cairns. We a slight issue that Amanda at the desk took care of right away. We enjoyed seeing her smiling face as we left for our adventures. The room was clean and tidy. They have a van that will take you to the wharf 4 times a day. We walked to the wharf it was a short 20 minute enjoyable stroll down on the Esplanade. Less than a 10 minute walk on the Esplanade was Muddy's Cafe our favorite place for breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

A very enjoyable friendly clean and fun stay had
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and clean. Breakfast is good buffet with planty of choices. Two queen beds. No gym but a big swimming pool. Gluten free bread in the restaurant.the place is crowded with bugs and flies like all Australia. Many animals around which is very nice. The dessert around is red and spectacular. A nice place to visit. 2 days are a bit too much. Go in the evening to outback restaurants place which has an amazing singer food and atmosphere. Eventually there are two nice big rocks and dessert views. Not much else to do. Consider other places to waste your money and time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MASASHIGE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good to radek

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and proximity to Uluru.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Herin

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, service, restaurants and people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small nice resort near Ayer’s Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boaz

Best resort in the area. A haven from the intense elements around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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