Name: Sails in the Desert | NT Hotel near Uluru | ALL - ALL
Address: 163 Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock Resort, YULARA, 0872, AU
Telephone: +61282968010
Rating: 0.0

Sails in the Desert - A member of Pullman Hotels

Hotels combining lifestyle and design, for business and leisure

Indulgent escapes await at Sails in the Desert, where soaring white sails shade 228 lavishly appointed rooms and suites. Cool off in the sparkling swimming pool lined with lush gumtrees, or linger over unique Australian flavours paired perfectly with your favourite regional wines at one of the resort's dining options.

Step into the intersection of modern comfort and traditional art and style in your rooms. With accents showcasing Indigenous styling in every room, every holiday feels grounded in the history of Central Australia. Enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant Ilkari Restaurant, showcasing natural flavours and brasserie-style dining. Grab a drink at Walpa Bar where you can enjoy coffee, cakes, a meal or even a cocktail with native ingredients.

This well-situated hotel is close to the iconic, natural wonder that is Uluru. Set out to take in the magnificent structure for yourself. Nearby, you can also visit the Gallery of Central Australia to view the stunning local Indigenous artwork on display.

Our dedicated staff can't wait to welcome you to Sails in the Desert! Come and discover what makes our hotel and our region so unique.

David Harper, Hotel Management

If there is no availability showing and to speak directly with an Ayers Rock Resort Reservations specialist, please call us on 1300 134 044 or visit https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/. Call charges may apply. Our operating hours for guest enquiries are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Our Travel Centre is closed on National Public Holidays.

Hotel extras

The premier 5-star hotel among Australia's Ayers Rock Resorts
Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind Indigenous art at the stunning Mulgara Gallery,
Be lulled into complete relaxation with one of the Red Ochre Spa's sumptuous treatments.
With over 65 tours, local activities and attractions with Ayers Rock Resort
After a day of exploring Uluru, cool off with a swim or a refreshing drink at the hotel pool.

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Superior Room

5 pers. max
42 m² / 452 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Superior Room

4 pers. max
42 m² / 452 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Accessible room

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Room

Superior Room

5 pers. max
42 m² / 452 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Accessible room

See availabilities

Room

Superior Room

4 pers. max
42 m² / 452 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Accessible room

See availabilities

Hotel location

Sails in the Desert - A member of Pullman Hotels

163 Yulara Drive, Ayers Rock Resort
0872 YULARA
Australia

GPS:-25.239, 130.9834

+61 2 8296 8010

+61 2 9299 2103

CULTURAL CENTRE

Art and Culture

Access: 18 km / 11.19 mi 20 min drive

ULURU

Tourist attraction

Access: 18 km / 11.19 mi 20 min drive

KATA TJUTA

Tourist attraction

Access: 44 km / 27.34 mi 40 min drive

SOUNDS OF SILENCE

Tourist attraction

WINTJIRI WIRU DRONE SHOW

Tourist attraction

FIELD OF LIGHT

Tourist attraction

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 10:00 AM

On site

Shuttle
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property

Near the property

Car park

WALPA LOBBY BAR

Walpa Lobby Bar offers a relaxed setting for coffee and cake, casual lunch or dinner, a pre-dinner drink or night cap after a sunset tour. The menu features a delicious selection of classic burgers, sandwiches, garden-fresh salads, and light meals.

PIRA POOL BAR

Pira's menu features a selection of shared plates, fresh salads, classic burgers, light meals and tapas, desserts, and refreshing handcrafted cocktails. And for younger explorers, a children's menu offers a selection of kid-tested favourites.

Designed with pampering and total indulgence in mind, Red Ochre Spa is a sanctuary where guests exchange stressed or weary states for tranquility and embrace treatments that renew energies or evoke luscious relaxation.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 10
Surface of the largest room: 0 m² / 0 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 420
Maximum capacity for banquets: 240

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Our guest reviews

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TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5 4,988 reviews

Nice hotel for 2nts in Uluru

Cassie307 1/30/2026 TripAdvisor review

Really enjoyed our stay at Sails in the Desert. Perfect base for exploring Uluru. Stayed 2nts here in early January. Rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable with great air-con to keep us cool in 44 degree heat! Pool was a good size and well maintained. Didn’t have dinner here but had a club sandwich at lunch and the breakfast had good choices. All food we had was enjoyable. Easy to meet for trips as meeting point was right outside hotel entrance. Walkable to all other accommodations and the outback bar or there was a shuttle bus that looped the resort and camel farm every 10mins or so. Would stay here again.

Summers stay at Sails

Northerncrystals 1/27/2026 TripAdvisor review

Beautiful comfortable rooms, food was fantastic. Pool area was great. Only downside is you can't get a simple sandwich or a coke... maybe they should have a cafe out of the core hours, too get simple snacks

Thank you for your feedback, Northerncrystals. We are delighted you enjoyed the comfort of the rooms, the food, and the pool area. We appreciate your comments regarding light snacks. During the hottest months this year, we do offer the Pira Pool Bar at Sails in the Desert, open daily for Lunch & Lite Bites from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, which includes simple snacks and refreshments. We hope to welcome you back again. Kind regards Ayers Rock Resort Team

Decent 'ish' hotel

mike67j 1/23/2026 TripAdvisor review

This is marketed as best hotel at resort but to be fair there's not much choice, and this is ok at best. Check in was easy process but not huge amount of seating around reception and bar area. The bar service is very very slow and even outside at pool bar, its pretty slow. The rooms are spacious, clean but slightly tired. Its a decent hotel but overpriced for standard, and Desert Gardens might be better option given price

Dear Mike, Thank you, and we are glad to hear that check in was smooth and that you found your room spacious and clean. We also note your observations regarding limited seating around reception and bar areas as well as service at the bars. Your comments on value and comparisons to Desert Gardens are appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue to review ways to enhance the guest experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Kind regards, Ayers Rock Resort Team

Great stay, spacious rooms

Wimmy1 1/20/2026 TripAdvisor review

Fantastic stay at the Sails in December as part of our tour around Australia. We stayed here for a couple of nights as a base for our Uluru/Kata Tjuta trips. The room was super comfortable and spacious and would definitely book here again. We tried a couple of the free experiences which also involved students from around the area which were fantastic. Great stay. My only regret is not booking more days here and trying the restaurants. We ate out at the sunset experiences (which were amazing!)

Dear Wimmy, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Sails in the Desert as part of your Australian Outback adventure. We are glad to know you enjoyed the spacious comfortable room and that our free experiences and student led activities added something special to your stay. It is great also to know Uluru and Kata Tjuta were highlights and we will be here ready to welcome you back when you are ready to try the restaurants next time Kind regards Ayers Rock Resort Team

Shabby rooms but okay.

BlithburySloth 1/13/2026 TripAdvisor review

There really isn’t much choice of hotels in Yulara and it shows with this hotel. It’s supposedly the best hotel in the area but it’s average at best. Rooms are okay but shabby. Staff aren’t particularly friendly and the service is very slow.

Dear Blithbury Sloth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that your comments are valued and will be used to help us improve our services. Kind regards, Ayers Rock Resort Team

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