Sails In The Desert - Ayers Rock
-25.239009, 130.983424Overview
5-star resort at the gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Accommodations
Sails In The Desert offers 228 guestrooms and suites, including top-tier Deluxe Suites with multiple balconies and a private spa. Each room has air conditioning, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature a private balcony with views of the pool or desert.
Dining & Lounges
The hotel has onsite dining at Ilkari Restaurant and Walpa Lobby Bar, with menus highlighting Australian flavors and local wines. Ilkari Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner, while Walpa Lobby Bar offers a more casual setting. Guests also have access to other dining options within the Ayers Rock Resort complex, including Geckos Cafe and Kulata Academy Cafe.
Experiences & Cultural Activities
Sails In The Desert provides a Complimentary Indigenous Activities Program for resort guests, featuring cultural talks and demonstrations. The Mulgara Gallery on site showcases an impressive range of Indigenous art and original artworks throughout the public areas. Staff can organize outback experiences such as camel rides, scenic flights, and dinner under the stars.
Wellness & Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool heated to 26 degrees, a tennis court, and a day spa offering relaxing treatments. Guests can also use the children's playground and the shallow end of the pool. For active travelers, tennis equipment and a fitness area are available on site.
Location & Certifications
Sails In The Desert is a 5-minute walk from the Uluru lookout and a 20-minute drive from Uluru itself. The hotel holds Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture certifications, the first globally to receive both. Free return transfers are provided from Ayers Rock Airport, which is an 8-minute drive away.
- Location: 5-min walk to Uluru lookout, 20-min drive to Uluru
- Rooms: 228 rooms, Deluxe Suites with private spa balconies
- Dining: Ilkari Restaurant buffet and Walpa Lobby Bar
- Cultural Activities: Complimentary Indigenous Activities Program & Mulgara Gallery
- Wellness: Outdoor pool heated to 26°C, tennis court, day spa
- Family: Free stays for children under 15, playground, babysitting service
- Transport: Free return airport transfers from Ayers Rock Airport
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed4 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
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Shower
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Free airport shuttle
Seasonal outdoor pool
Spa & wellness centre
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 centre
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Essential information about Sails In The Desert
| 💵 Lowest room price | 207 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 13.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ayers Rock, AYQ |
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