Sails In The Desert
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Yulara Drive Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
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What you can expect during your stay
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Individually wrapped toiletries
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About
#2 of 5 in Yulara
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.1
Value
3.4
Travelers' Choice
In Australia's Red Centre, the five star Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a decidedly luxurious outback holiday experience. Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert hotel, shading 228 luxury five star rooms and suites. Discover the passion behind Aboriginal art at Sails in the Desert's Mulgara Gallery. Then be lulled into complete relaxation by one of the Red Ochre Spa's package treatments. Sails in the Desert hotel features an expansive gumtree lined heated swimming pool and a diversity of modern dining, bar and lounge options. Choose Sails in the Desert for an outback holiday with a unique style and modern luxury.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Free shuttle or taxi services
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Flatscreen TV
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
Full view
64Somewhat walkable
Grade: 64 out of 100
10Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
7Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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Yulara Drive Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
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"Sails" markets itself as 5 stars but it isn't. It wasn't bad, just not 5 stars. There were a bunch of small things where we said "We're in the middle of nowhere so I guess that's ok" - but on reflection it isn't. You may be in the middle of nowhere but you're paying for it!. Nothing was actually bad, just a bit below expectations. Free guest laundry is a nice feature for those staying a few days.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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We arrived & lined up to check in. The hot essential oil towel was a lovely touch. We were told our room wasn’t ready yet & to go up to the bar & wait for them to call us. An hour went past & no call, we moved to the couches near reception to wait. All the other people on our flight & bus loads more seemingly got their rooms straight away. I asked again about our room & spoke to an assistant manager. He called the attendants & said rudely that we were impatient for our room. He begrudgingly organized another room for us. We get it’s tough & they were super busy. What would’ve helped was a complimentary drink voucher & an estimated time to wait. We were just exhausted & had a tour on a few hours. We returned to our room later to find insects in one of the beds. We requested a room change which was handled quickly & politely. The rest of our stay was great, just a rocky start. The pool area is lovely but was too cold for us to use. We didn’t have breakfast included, but most of our tours were at Dawn & had brekkie. Wouldn’t have paid $46 per head anyway. We booked ilkari for the buffet one night & it was great. Lots of choices for vegetarians too. Dessert bar was amazing. We chose mostly to eat at other places in town. Our room was comfortable & the room attendants were always friendly & greeted us with a hello & a smile. We loved the push button shower! Would we stay again? Yes, but it is pricey for what you get. We would’ve loved a cool water fountain to fill up bottles.…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: It’s busy all the time! Book everything in advance.
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What a great hotel to stay in. Very relaxed but professional ambience. Checkin & checkout very smooth; Staff very knowledgeable. Rooms are surprisingly large and well appointed. Bathroom is large and shower heads are efficient with really good water pressure. Beds comfy and a good choice of pillows on the beds. Breakfast was included and there was a wide variety of foods that were well stocked throughout the breakfast time span.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: If you’re not doing any sunrise tours get to breakfast by 830-845 to avoid the influx of guests...
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Wanna go outback but also wanna live in 5 star luxury? Sails in the desert fulfils the wish list perfectly. It almost ticks all boxes to true luxury beach resorts. The rooms are big, beds are actually comfy, the breakfast option is quite plentiful, the reception / lounge area is indeed a place where you can relax a bit and last but not the least, the main dinning room dinner options are excellent.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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We were so impressed with Sails. The staff were helpful, professional and welcoming. Our room (with outdoor terrace) was large and really comfortable. The quality of the food was great too and the buffets and bars were really well organised with prompt and professional service. The tours were also excellent - very well organised. We had a lovely stay at Sails and highly recommend it.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: Our room had a terrace with lounge chairs and a table which was great on a sunny afternoon
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Thank you for a wonderful stay from the greeting at the front door, the check in, the catering staff especially the cleaners are extremely helpful and all would go out of their way to help you with a smile. The rooms were extremely clean ,modern and spacious. Free washing machine‘s and dryers were very convenient to wash off the red dust etc. A short walk to the IGA supermarket etc and the swimming pool was magnificent. I will thoroughly recommend staying at Sails In The Desert
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Date of stay: April 2022
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As a family of 4 with girls aged 10 and 8 we all loved our stay here. The rooms are large and very comfortable. We didn't feel squashed on top of each other and the beds were extremely comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean and beautiful with good pressure in the shower. Our room was a bit of a walk from the reception area but lovely and quiet. At no point did we hear our neighbours. Our girls loved the pool and the chocolate fountain at the dinner buffet was a definite winner. Definitely make sure you visit Kata Tjuta while you are here as well as Uluru. Holidays here may be described by some as expensive but you are in the middle of nowhere and it is well worth it.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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lovely rooms, great beds and linens, quiet nights sleep - well appointed bathrooms, very convenient to everything - nice to be able to walk around the whole complex and the pool was great too - lovely helpful staff
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Spacious beautifully decorated room on the second floor with large spacious patio balcony overlooking garden pool area . Also loved the buffet brekkie . All within walking distance of town centre and shops . Friendly staff. The hot face washer given while waiting to check in was nice after the flight .
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Voyages Sydney, Guest Services / Front Office at Sails In The Desert
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HI Dayle D Thank you for sharing your experience and we are delighted that you so enjoyed your stay with us. It was certainly our pleasure to have you as a guest at Sails in the Desert. Kind Regards Todd Hunter General Manager Sails in the Desert
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Fantastic hotel for our base for Imagine Holidays Human Nature Concert. Well appointed, very comfortable room with great food in the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Perhaps some casual snacks ( eg toasted sandwiches etc) for by the pool could have improved the poolside bar menu. A lovely stay.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled
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PRICE RANGE
$348 - $752 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sails in the desert ayers rock hotel yulara
LOCATION
AustraliaNorthern TerritoryRed CentreYulara
NUMBER OF ROOMS
232
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Sails In The Desert
Which popular attractions are close to Sails In The Desert?
Nearby attractions include Wintjiri Arts + Museum (0.3 miles), Maruku Arts (0.2 miles), and Ayers Rock Resort Shopping Centre (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Sails In The Desert?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Sails In The Desert?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Sails In The Desert?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sails In The Desert?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kulata Academy Cafe, Arnguli Grill & Restaurant, and Ilkari Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sails In The Desert?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Sails In The Desert have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Sails In The Desert offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Sails In The Desert have airport transportation?
Yes, Sails In The Desert offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Sails In The Desert located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Yulara.
Does Sails In The Desert offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.