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Sails In The Desert

5.0 star property

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A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a barista preparing drinks.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.
A modern building with large, beige canopies providing shade.
A large swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a fenced area with a view of the surrounding buildings.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a television, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room Request Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Superior Room - Request King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Room - Request Two Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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WiFi, bed sheets

Terrace Room - Request King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sails In The Desert

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. An airport shuttle is free. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, WiFi in public areas and spa services.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Red Ochre Spa. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sails In The Desert. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mulgara Gallery. You'll find features such as a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • 13.3 miles (21.4 km) from Uluru and 5.1 miles (8.3 km) from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Free airport shuttle service
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. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Sails In The Desert. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Yulara hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle available during limited hours
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Lift

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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property class

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

Sails In The Desert Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 291 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, nice pool and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was lovely and cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very slick professional set up, room cleaning not totally 5star, nice bar, coffee shop breakfast choice better value if you wanted a light breakfast, all the resorts are linked and different facilities available at each.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not recommend this resort enough. Staff were super accommodating and attentive to all needs. I was overly impressed by this resort and all activities and tours booked throughout. You really get your moneys worth and this is an experience everyone should get to do! Also the fine dining had one of the best affogatos I’ve ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely resort. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the park and the airport. Really easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quietness. Pool facilities . Friendly reception staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Vagmin

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

4/10 Poor

James

Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sails in the Desert - you are paying for the opulence of the reception and the fact you have available but chargeable spa treatments and restaurant that offer a 52 dollar breakfast buffet! Small pool but kept nicely but even out of season will be busy. But unfortunately the opulence of an advertised 5* resort does not follow through to the accommodation which at best is equivalent to a dated roadside budget motel. Save your money and stay somewhere else and what you saved pay for a helicopter flight over rock which will be a more pleasurable memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026