Sails In The Desert - Ayers Rock

$$$$||View on mapAyers Rock, AustraliaYulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872|
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Sails In The Desert - Ayers Rock
Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.2
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Staff8.7
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families32%
Groups11%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.4Great
Location9.2
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.7
Staff8.7
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families32%
Groups11%
Solo8%

Luxury resort at the gateway to Uluru, offering free cultural activities and world-first eco-certifications

Accommodations

Sails In The Desert offers 228 spacious guestrooms and suites with private balconies in some categories. Top-tier Deluxe Suites include multiple balconies and a private spa. Children under 15 stay free, and free return transfers from Ayers Rock Airport are included.

Dining

Guests dine at Ilkari Restaurant, which serves dishes highlighting unique Australian flavors and local wines. The Walpa Lobby Bar provides a relaxed setting for drinks and snacks. A snack bar and kids' meals are also available on-site.

Activities & Cultural Experiences

Sails In The Desert offers a free Indigenous Activities Program for guests, including painting wooden animals and storytelling. The Mulgara Gallery showcases an impressive collection of Indigenous art throughout the hotel. Access to outback experiences like camel rides and dinner under the stars is arranged by hotel staff.

Wellness & Pool

An outdoor swimming pool heated to 26 degrees Celsius is available year-round. The day spa offers luxurious treatments in a desert setting. A tennis court and a children's playground are also part of the hotel grounds.

Location & Eco-Credentials

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Uluru lookout and a 10-minute drive from Ayers Rock Airport. In 2024, Ayers Rock Resort became the first ECO Certified business globally to receive both Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications. These certifications recognize the resort's commitment to sustainability, cultural integrity, and Indigenous employment.

  • Location: 5-minute walk to Uluru lookout, 10 min from airport
  • Rooms: 228 rooms and suites, some with private spa
  • Dining: Ilkari Restaurant, Walpa Lobby Bar, kids' meals
  • Wellness: Heated outdoor pool, day spa, tennis court
  • Sustainability: First globally with Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications
  • Cultural: Free Indigenous Activities Program, Mulgara Gallery
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AUD 52.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:208
Former name
Sails in the Desert Ayers Rock Resort
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed4 Single beds
Superior Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Tennis court

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities
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Essential information about Sails In The Desert

💵 Lowest room price 279 US$
📏 Distance to center 8.5 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 5.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Ayers Rock, AYQ

Location

Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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Yulara Drive, Yulara, Ayers Rock, Australia, 0872
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