A luxurious desert oasis
Enjoy free Wi-Fi 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
Free WiFi
On-site Restaurant (s)
Swimming Pool (Open 6am-11pm)
Porter Service Available (7am-5pm)
Free Laundry Facilities (7am-10pm)
24-hour in-room dining
24-Hour Reception
Smoke Free Rooms
Complimentary Resort Shuttle Bus
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
Sails in the Desert 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