It’s the iconic outback Australia accommodation that has become synonymous with Uluru and features on many savvy travellers’ lists. The famous image of the numerous white sails lined up against the spectacular Red Centre backdrop creates a familiar sight for many in this intrinsic part of Australia. The Sails in the Desert hotel’s contemporary design is aptly interwoven with life of the local Anangu people into every facet of this unique and premium property, evident from the moment you arrive, and undoubtedly the hotels most striking attribute.
Accommodation at Sails in the Desert, which is part of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, now boasts a fresh, new look with the elegant rooms recently redesigned and all featuring the luxurious Sails in the Desert’s ‘Ahh’ Beds and a modern neutral palate. Stays here also include the Free Indigenous Activities Program, return Ayers Rock Airport transfers, in-room WiFi and free use of the Ayers Rock Resort shuttle bus service.
Superior room Terrace room
Superior rooms are adorned with Indigenous artwork, artefacts and decorative pieces depicting the magic and mystery of local Anangu creation stories. Each room also features either a balcony or patio to drink in the surrounding desert views plus all the creature comforts you would expect from a 5-star property.
Terrace rooms, again, feature the fitting immersion of the outdoor cultural landscape with indoor luxurious room features and include an expansive terrace and inviting outdoor lounge plus a delicious daily buffet breakfast at Ilkari Restaurant.
Deluxe suites present a welcome separate living area, in addition to a spacious bedroom and balconies to savour the bush environment views and the beautifully appointed suites and decor, inspired by the Anangu people. Daily buffet breakfast at Ilkari Restaurant is again included and the ensuite bathroom features a relaxing spa bath for that added deluxe touch.
Deluxe room
Like everything else here, dining is another enjoyable experience to be savoured beginning with the renowned Ilkari Restaurant. Offering an inviting three-course menu, dinner at Ilkari Restaurant highlights Indigenous inspired signature dishes as well as international flavours. Breakfast is an international style buffet including a personalised egg and pancake station. Walpa Lobby Bar (walpa is the Pitjantjatjara name for wind) offers Indigenous-inspired cuisine and is open early until late for light meals, lunch, dinner or drinks. Pira pool bar (pira meaning moon in local Anangu language) is the always welcome respite to enjoy casual poolside dining and drinks and that all important relax and recharge time from touring.
As a guest of Sails in the Desert you also have access to all dining venues at the various properties throughout the Voyages Ayers Rock Resort to meet all tastes, moods and budgets. This includes the renowned award-winning Sounds of Silence open-air dining experience under the stars and the seasonal open-air fine dining experience that is the intimate Tali Wiru, a native ingredient infused gastronomic adventure like nothing else.
Sails in the Desert hotel facilities include an expansive resort style swimming pool, tennis courts and spa. Red Ochre Spa offers facial experiences, body rituals, massage therapy and signature journey treatments for enhanced relaxation and indulgent encounter of the spa kind, right in the heart of Uluru. The Mulgara Gallery is also here, showcasing a superb collection of Central Australian Indigenous art, with original dot-paintings, artworks, hand-crafted glassware, jewellery, pottery, textiles, metal and leatherwork on display with the opportunity to watch local artists at work.
Other accommodation options at the Ayers Rock Resort include the Desert Gardens Hotel, Lost Camel Hotel, Outback Pioneer Hotel, Outback Pioneer Lodge, Emu Walk Apartments, Longitude 131° and Ayers Rock Campground.
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Image credit: Voyages, Adam Bruzzone
