Sails in the Desert

The Resort — Iconic luxury in the outback

Embrace the opportunity to unearth the immensity, grandeur and mystery of the Red Centre, a magical place where one of the world’s oldest cultures still thrives and Australia’s iconic monolith stands proudly above a sweeping sun-scorched desert.

Part of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, scattered across five different properties, Sails in the Desert is the premier hotel located close by Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Park. A member of the iconic Pullman Hotels collection, this five-star outback oasis invites you to gather your family or reignite romance with a loved one in Australia’s spiritual heart.

From the Indigenous designs on the carpet and unique desert colours reflected in each room to the gumtree-lined swimming pool and the iconic shade sails standing up against the Red Centre’s heat, this five-star resort offers up an unparalleled visual bounty — save for the natural wonders at its doorstep.

Connect with this unique landscape with complimentary guest activities included in your stay. Listen to stories by an Indigenous storyteller and learn about weapons or bush tucker at the Circle of Sand for a bush yarn, gain a fascinating insight into the region’s geology, flora and fauna and learn about the stars in a fascinating Capturing the Cosmos documentary showing daily at the Arkani Theatre. You could even choose to soar above Kata Tjuṯa’s cluster of red-ochre domes on an optional chartered flight (charges apply).

Step into your air-conditioned abode and kick off your shoes. Your five-star room is a welcome reprieve from the breathtaking Red Desert outside with neutral, earthy decor that’s easy on the eyes and artwork telling local Aṉangu stories.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, Field of Light entry, one immersive buffet dinner, return transfers and more

Arrive in air-conditioned style from Ayers Rock Airport with return transfers included as part of your stay. Begin each morning with a delicious breakfast at Ilkaṟi restaurant, where you’ll dine under unique lampshades with light filtering in from the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows.

With complimentary Indigenous activities at Sails in the Desert, you can truly disconnect from the world around you. Savour an afternoon enjoying a bush food experience, learning about Australian and local native bush foods as you taste seasonal seeds, fruits and spices, or perhaps enjoy a tour of the Desert Gardens Hotel’s authentic native gardens with an Indigenous guide.

You will also receive complimentary access to the Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA), an Indigenous art gallery with over 350 works from community arts centres across Central Australia and Artists in Residence.

Of course, Bruce Munro’s otherwordly Field of Light art installation simply can’t be missed. Watch as darkness transforms into a bloom of soft light and colour on arrival at the renowned Field of Light. Inspired by desert seeds springing to life after the rains, this monumental art installation is made up of 50,000 spindles of light, breathing and swaying in beautiful ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.

Finally, you are invited to enjoy a one-time immersive buffet dinner at Illkari, this international menu includes the Chef’s signature dishes, enlivened by Indigenous flavours. Expect an array of antipasto, seafood, roasted and grilled delicacies, fresh salad and a cascading chocolate fountain for your mouthwatering dessert in the desert.

Travelling with family? Upgrade to a Superior Double Room to comfortably sleep up to four guests.