Sails in the Desert
In the heart of Australia’s Red Center, Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru’s raw natural beauty with a decidedly luxurious outback vacation experience. Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort’s Sails in the Desert hotel, shading its luxury five star rooms and suites.
In a destination where one of the world’s oldest cultures still thrives, the mystery, colour and wisdom of the local Anangu people is interwoven into every facet of Sails in the Desert’s modern design. More than luxury accommodation, Sails in the Desert hotel is a destination of exploration and indulgence.
This 5-star hotel features an expansive gumtree lined swimming pool and a diversity of modern dining, bar and lounge options. Relax and feast in the brasserie-style Ilkari Restaurant or let time tick by as you enjoy cocktails, music and culinary temptations in the Walpa Lobby Bar.
Sails in the Desert is part of Ayers Rock Resort – at the gateway to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. The Resort lies hidden from view to those visiting the National Park precinct. Everything about the Resort reflects sensitivity to the environment and respect for the area’s traditional Aboriginal owners. Huge sails provide shade, solar panels generate power and native trees flourish throughout – the Resort is an architectural achievement.
All of Ayers Rock Resort’s luxuries and conveniences, including numerous lookouts, the beautiful Red Ochre Spa and the shops, tour & info centre and café’s located at the Resort Town Square, are within easy walking distance or accessible via the free shuttle bus.
Hotel Facilities
- Free in-room WiFi
- Free guest activities program
- Free airport transfers
- Complimentary porter service
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Free WiFi in hotel lobby
- Swimming pool
- Modern dining, lounge and bar options
- 24-hour in room dining
- Red Ochre Spa
- Mulgara Gallery
- Meeting & function rooms
Dining
Ilkari continues to offer a tantalising menu of international flavours for dinner. On offer are an assortment of pastas, Asian favourites, roasts and a grill selection cooked-to-order abound with signature dishes enlivened by Indigenous flavors. For dessert, indulge in a rich and creamy chocolate fountain served alongside an intercontinental selection of sweet treats.
WALPA LOBBY BAR
Walpa Lobby Bar provides 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
For the Anangu people the moon or, pira, is a guide through the seasons. At Sails in the Desert Pira is a sun-kissed, poolside setting for casual dining or a relaxed vacation cocktail. The menu features a selection of shared plates, fresh salads, classic burgers, light meals and desserts.
Accommodation
Step out onto the balcony, terrace or verandah and listen to the desert day transform to night before curling up in the pure luxury of one of Sails in the Desert’s ‘Ahh’ Beds.
Rooms are configured with either twin Queen beds or one King bed. Interconnecting rooms, cots, roll-away beds and wheelchair accessible rooms are on request and subject to availability.
Room Features
- Free in-room WiFi
- Mini Bar
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Heating / air-conditioning
- HD TV with free to air channels, radio and pay per view movies
- Ensuite bathroom with complimentary amenities, luxury robes, blow dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Interconnecting and family room configurations
Style and comfort from within flows onto the terrace and under the towering white gums.
Rooms are configured with two Queen beds for a maximum of 4 guests or one King Bed. Cot and wheelchair accessible rooms are on request and subject to availability.
Room Features
- Full buffet breakfast daily
- Free in-room WiFi
- Mini Bar
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Heating / air-conditioning
- HD TV with free to air channels, radio and pay per view movies
- Ensuite bathroom with complimentary amenities, luxury robes, blow dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Interconnecting and family room configurations
- Accessible rooms
Luxurious features such a spa bath and Sails in the Desert’s aptly named ‘Ahh’ Bed, are complimented by local Indigenous artwork and artefacts. Your stay in a Deluxe Suite is inclusive of delicious buffet breakfast daily at Ilkari Restaurant.
Rooms are configured with one King bed and ensuite bathroom with spa bath. Rollaway bed and cot are subject to availability.
Room Features
- Full buffet breakfast daily
- Free in-room WiFi
- Separate living
- Mini Bar
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Heating / air conditioning
- HD TV with free to air channels, radio and pay per view movies
- Ensuite bathroom with complimentary amenities, luxury robes, blow dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In room safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Interconnecting rooms
- Accessible rooms