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There's camping, there's glamping and then there is Sal Salis! But Sal Salis offers so much more than just accommodation: a digital detox, an opportunity to reconnect with nature, guided activities focusing on the extraordinary landscapes and wildlife, chef prepared meals, an open bar and the lightest footprint all make Sal Salis one of the world’s best and true eco-luxe experiences. Sal Salis offers 15 tented rooms, each with private eco-bathroom. The social heart of the camp has views of the reef and the breakers beyond. A bar and open lounge area with a small reference library provides a great spot to sit out the heat of day. Guests may help themselves to a selection of beverages from the bar. Chef prepared meals feature local produce and dinner is shared with other guests against a back-drop of rich orange sunsets. The tariff includes accommodation, meals, beverages from the bar, use of snorkel & water sports equipment and guided activities.

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Luxury

Ocean View

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Location

Yardie Creek Rd Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia

Getting there

Learmonth Airport24 kmSee all flights

Rental CarsSee all Exmouth car hire

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Nearby attractions

Ningaloo Marine Park

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2.8 kmNature & Wildlife Areas

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Acarolyn60 wrote a review Sept 2023

Wendover, United Kingdom92 contributions74 helpful votes

Quirky Luxury

Great stay at Sal Salis back in May. The tent was incredibly comfortable, staff attentive and food and wine of a very high standard. Proximity to the beach was amazing and peace and quiet greatly appreciated. We were contacted just before our stay to organise pick up and dietary requirements etc. and everything ran perfectly. This is not a cheap place to stay obviously, but if you can do it then do!

Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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warren_walsh wrote a review Sept 2023

Sydney, Australia11 contributions10 helpful votes

Great reef to visit but caution for older guests at Sal Salis

The Ningaloo reef is excellent and well worth visiting. Sal Salis tented accomodation is well sited for reef visits and the food is excellent.However a note of caution for older guests with the lighting in the tents with solar power is inadquate at night as is the lighting on the pathways. The tent is a real falls risk for older guests and therfore I would not recomendet it as accomodation for this group. I nearly fell a couple of times trying to get in and out of the tent. I am sure that it is technically possible to improve the nighttime lighting. It should be high priority for the management

Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Gaby & George wrote a review Aug 2023

6 contributions3 helpful votes

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Highly recommend

We recently spent 5 wonderful days at Sal Salis. The tent was clean and the bed was very comfortable - we loved lying in bed listening to the ocean at night. The meals were delicious & different every night - each course was paired with a different wine. Watching the sunset each night with canapés and drinks was a highlight as was our last night when the staff set up the dinner tables under the stars. We loved the morning sunrise hikes to nearby gorges and the kayaking and snorkelling to nearby beaches - it was great having the staff with us to point out & explain different fish & coral. The staff were all amazing and very dedicated to all the guests. We would rate this as good as any 5 star hotel we have stayed at!

Date of stay: August 2023

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biznbob wrote a review July 2023

Shepparton, Australia139 contributions80 helpful votes

Excellent but no Wow Factor

This was a fantastic two nights but not the completely ‘wow’ factor we were looking for Staff were great, food and drink were wonderful. It was great to meet other guests in the communal area. However the accommodation was tired looking and needed some renovations. The bed was really comfortable and clean but the eco toilet had a odour that permeated the tent. Flooring was clean but the wooden slats and walkways. needed some loving attention- sanding and varnishing maybe. Weather is changeable in Ningaloo and I would have liked more options than tent or open ( but shaded) lodge. I was cold quite a lot - but loads of blankets available. Just not as comfy as I would except for ‘luxury’. The tour we did was good- Osprey Bay turtle watching but we are very inexperienced snorkelers and I would have appreciated some more help and care. I was quite scared with the swell in the reef. We cancelled the afternoon tour of kayaking as I was sure it would be too physically difficult. We are both 66 and quite fit and active but the tours lacked the supervision I needed. I should have liked someone to sit down with at the beginning of our stay to explain the tours and what was expected of us ( and a bit of education about what we expected to see) I was glad I was only staying for two nights and that we had a car and were able to tour about the area before and after our stay. Otherwise I would have been bored. We have stayed in some of the other luxury lodges of Australia - some of which have been truly amazing-and although Sal Salis is good, it is not the luxury I expected for the price. Sal Salis, you are in a privileged position and you could do more…..…

Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Kismet wrote a review June 2023

Brisbane, Australia303 contributions54 helpful votes

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What a treasure

We loved our three night Sal Salis experience. I would call it upmarket glamping with gourmet meals. The staff were attentive to help us enjoy this amazing spot, Ningaloo. The tent was extremely comfortable and a great way to experience the outdoors in a king-sized triple sheeted bed. We especially loved meeting the other guests at meal times.

Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Jason S wrote a review May 2023

Brisbane, Australia58 contributions37 helpful votes

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"Sal Salis" and "Luxury" should not appear in the same sentence.

We booked and stayed in the Honeymoon tent from 09/05/23 to 12/05/23 for $7950AUD. On the first night in our tent, we were awoken several times to the sound of an animal gnawing on something wooden. At first we thought it was the wind moving the tent, but as the night progressed we also heard scurrying noises. The following morning the noise returned. I opened up a large wicker hamper in the tent and found a rat gnawing on the frame. It ran through a hole it had made in the wicker, under the bed, and escaped through a large hole in the corner of the tent where the canvas had come away from the metal that keeps the tent in place. I inspected our brand new backpack we had stored in the hamper and found the rat had also chewed into the padding and destroyed the backpack. We reported our findings to the manager on duty. His solution was to remove the hamper and plug the hole in the tent with a bath towel. After lunch we mentioned it to the property manager, who basically had no idea what we were talking about. The situation had obviously not been communicated to him as a matter of urgency, even though the presence of rats in a property is a health hazard. When we did have a discussion with him about the problem of the vermin in our tent and its solution, the property manager simply appeared uninterested. He did not offer an apology or even a follow-up inquiry to see if the problem persisted. Sal Salis is marketed as a luxury lodge of Australia, but the reality is the property is completely run down. Holes in tents, ripped shade cloth on many of the tents, broken furniture (including a swing chair in such bad condition it scratched my leg and nearly drew blood). The entire property has a film of dust over it and just feels dirty. There are so many flies in the common area where people eat it is disgusting. In addition, the staff that took us on excursions had very little knowledge of the area. They were not exactly good ambassadors for Ningaloo. For example, we went on the drift snorkel at Turquoise Bay on our second afternoon at the property. After the snorkel, magnificent Turquoise Bay beach (which is just steps from the drift snorkel area) was not even mentioned to us. It was just recently voted the 17th most beautiful beach in the world. The choices consciously made by property management of making your own drinks (and only pod coffee from a fly-blown Nespresso coffee machine as the coffee option), wi-fi being only available to staff (not guests), and device charging only possible from a single communal power board in the common area also cannot be considered luxurious by any stretch of the imagination. If the property was in a remote location,its state of disrepair could be forgiven, but it is far less remote than other (better maintained) luxury lodges, being only 67km from Exmouth (population 3000). In summary, we were very disappointed with our stay at Sal Salis. We did give management an opportunity to respond prior to posting this review, but it has now been 8 days with no response. We certainly will not be recommending the property in its current condition, and it definitely does not belong on the Luxury Lodges of Australia list.…

Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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katrina B wrote a review May 2023

Melbourne, Australia50 contributions7 helpful votes

Three night stay

Don’t be put off staying here by the central booking office. Lee met us at the airport and was a fabulous tour guide all the way to Sal Salis, where we were met by Ben with a lovely cool drink We enjoyed all the activities but the staff made them special. Their knowledge and guidance to ensure we got the most out of all experiences was exceptional. The same with the chef and his team. Every meal was delicious and beautifully presented We enjoyed meeting other interesting guests and loved the communal dinners. Our tent was clean and comfortable. Easy access to the beach and the reef at your doorstep was a huge bonus. It’s a great place to relax, unwind or be full on adventurous. Your choice.

Date of stay: May 2023

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Sundancer47 wrote a review Apr 2023

Hampshire, United Kingdom134 contributions84 helpful votes

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A lovely setting, but it just misses something

There is so much to love about Sal Salis. You arrive over the sand dunes by golf buggy. Each tent is nestled in the dunes, so you really feel close to nature. The camp itself is in a beautiful and secluded part of the coastline with the Ningaloo Reef just metres from the shore, so you can walk out, put on your snorkelling kit and drift across the reef with ease. Sunsets over the ocean are magnificent, the staff could not be more helpful and the catering, including access to the extensive bar, is outstanding. We also loved meeting our fellow guests. There is so much to love about this place that I am not surprised it has so many very positive reviews. But it is just missing something. At this price, the place should be super-luxurious, but compared to many similar-priced camps that we have stayed in on safari in Africa, it falls short. Our hole-in-the-floor en-suite loo, for instance, smelled dreadfully throughout our visit and wafted waves of odour across us as we slept. A number of guests at supper reserved their spots on the dinner table which meant that the latecomers sometimes had to separate for supper …. In a luxury hotel? Really? The tent was incredibly noisy in the wind - we were there as the April ‘23 cyclone came ashore 500km to the northeast, and we barely slept. There’s a lovely hammock in front of each tent, facing northwest towards the coast, but it has no sunshade over it, so it’s effectively useless. And other than the communal seating area, which also has limited shade, there is nowhere to sit other than in our tent. Don’t get me wrong. We ENJOYED staying here, but we didn’t LOVE it, and with a few small changes this place could be truly special. Instead, we came away thinking that we had overpaid for something that we expected to be far better than it was.…

Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Annj0n wrote a review Apr 2023

Sydney, Australia16 contributions3 helpful votes

An exceptional stay in an exceptional environment.

At Sal Salis, the only sounds are the sea, the birds and the hum of convivial conversation at meal times. No 'musak', no pinging internet, no-one talking importantly into their phones, no car noise,,, Just the sound of the sea. It is bliss. Prior to arriving, we needed to make some changes and found dealing with the centralised booking system incredibly impersonal and unhelpful. Our frustration was completely dispelled as soon as we were in direct contact with Sal Salis staff. Their service and friendliness was truly exceptional.... I'm not sure my mother could have looked after us better!! It was such a privilege to explore the Ningaloo Reef and the Cape Range NP from a base that is so in touch with its surroundings. A huge thank you to all the amazing staff.

Date of stay: April 2023

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Traveller1963 wrote a review Mar 2023

Perth, Australia117 contributions78 helpful votes

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Beachside Understated Luxury

5 nights at Sal Sallis has been a wonderful break, The accomodation is superb and the food and service matches. The Lodge provides the hub of the resort for 3 fantastic meals each day plus 6pm canapés, the self service bar ensures great conversation prior to and through dinner. The food was outstanding and the catering team worked with any and all dietary requirements. Dinner was always 3 excellent courses with 2 very well paired West Australian wines. I don’t want to mention any of the team directly as they all deserve similar credits for their relaxed friendly but pleasantly efficient service. The lodge crew made each meal especially the evening one an event and were very knowledgeable. The excursion crew took us out and about to different snorkels in the park as well as our own personal drift snorkel at the front of the lodge. Their skill and knowledge about the fish, coral currents and snorkeling in general made for 2 novice snorkelers felling confident and safe each time we went out. A couple of birthdays including my wife’s were celebrated and the team made an extra effort on these occasions. All you require is provided from the snorkeling gear to the sunscreen and toiletries. The only drawback I have was our tent No 7 was rather hot I think due to its proximity to the lodge which stopped the breeze, but the 2 small but very powerful electric fans alleviated that problem. Hearing the ocean crashing against the beach and waking to another perfect day was truly wonderful. The bed was so so comfy with quality linen and great pillows, we slept very well. The beach is pristine and the big covered beach pods make for a wonderful shady place to watch the ocean and fellow guest out snorkeling. Yes it’s expensive but it’s a quality luxury resort manned by a great team where nothing is too much trouble for the team looking after you. We hope to be back for another visit.…

Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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