A luxurious desert oasis
Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities, 24-hour in-room dining, and luxe rooms and suites perfect for unwinding after a busy day exploring the Red Centre. Take a dip in the swimming pool or hop on the complimentary resort shuttle bus to get around.
Hotel Amenities
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Free WiFi
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On-site Restaurant (s)
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Swimming Pool (Open 6am-11pm)
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Porter Service Available (7am-5pm)
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Free Laundry Facilities (7am-10pm)
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24-hour in-room dining
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24-Hour Reception
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Smoke Free Rooms
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Complimentary Resort Shuttle Bus
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Check in 3pm / Out 10am
Guest & Stay Information
Sails in the Desert Reception
Open 24 hours a day.
Dial 08 8957 7418 or In-Room Ext. 99
Housekeeping
Housekeeping will service your room daily unless you display your Do Not Disturb sign on the outside of your entry door. If you require a particular service time, please request by dialling 77 from your room.
24 Hour In-Room Dining Service
Room service is available 24 hours a day at Sails in the Desert. View the menu here.
To place an order, please dial 77 from your room.
Sails in the Desert Restaurants
Ilkari Restaurant: Ilkari offers a tantalising menu of international flavours for breakfast and dinner.
Open daily:
Breakfast: 6:30am - 10:30am
Dinner: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Reservations for dinner are essential. Book your table here.
Walpa Lobby Bar: The menu features a delicious selection of classic burgers, sandwiches, garden-fresh salads, and light meals, signature cocktails infused with native ingredients, and an extensive wine list.
Open daily from 10:30am - 10:00pm
Pira Pool Bar: Pira is a sunkissed poolside setting for a casual dining or relaxed holiday cocktail.
Open daily:
Lunch: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Wake-Up Calls
For a wake-up call, please contact Guest Services by dialling 99 from your room.
Room-to-Room Calls
To contact a person staying in another room at the Resort, please dial the following numbers:
Sails in the Desert: Dial 1 then the Room Number
Desert Gardens Hotel: Dial 2 then the Room Number
Outback Hotel & Lodge: Dial 3 then the Room Number
Emu Walk Apartments: Dial 4 then the Room Number
The Lost Camel: Dial 6 then the Room Number
Sails in the Desert Extension Numbers
Outside Line: Dial 0
Porter Desk: Dial 77
Housekeeping: Dial 77
Dining Reservations: Dial 77
Local, Domestic and Long Distance Calls
Domestic Calling
Direct dial 0 + area code + phone number (e.g. 0 01 1234 5678)
Or dial 0 1223 for Australia-wide directory assistance.
International Calling
Direct dial 0 + 0011 + country code + area code + phone number (e.g. 0 0011 11 23 123 4567)
Or dial 0 1225 for the international operator and overseas directory assistance.
Please note, a fee will be incurred when making external phone calls.
Medical Centre
The Yulara Clinic can be contacted on 08 8956 2286.
Open hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Weekends/public holidays: Closed
Visit the website here.
NT Health Direct
Please dial 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day.
In the Event of an Emergency
From In-Room: Dial 0 000
From Mobile Phones: Dial 000
Bucket list experiences
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Wintjiri Wiru
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TALI WIRU
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