Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Superb from start to finish. Staff are exceptional, even though most only been there a short time: Jackson, Billie, Tash and Carolina excellent. Lunches are amazing; suppers it depends who you sit next too, but food a little over fussy. Canapes at 6pm were fabulous. Average wine pairing. Help yourself all day to any drinks-great selection. The tours; snorkeling, walking, kayaking, etc were good. I found the house reef strong currents. Tents were well equipped and so nice to be without the internet. No problem with lack of water or indeed recharging equipment in tents as USB ports. Lovely night skies as no ambient lights.

Sal Salis is part of the Luxury Lodges of Australia, however, this place's standard is way below the 3 we went to (Longitude 131, the Louise, Capella L.). First, the tents are boiling hot during the day, no shade whatsoever, same as the Lodge itself. Second, the food, I'm afraid, is average, seating is prescribed on 2 long tables. On 2 mornings we just had a cold water shower and there was a power cut. 2 of the staff were extremely helpful and understanding, and rectified the situation. All in all, this place esperately needs to be upgraded.

We loved our stay at Sal Salis in March, but a word of warning - the tents can get very hot if there isn't a breeze - so it may be better to go when the temperatures dip (a little) rather than right at the start of the season as we did. Having said that, the tents are stylishly laid out and the beds are extremely comfortable. There are small fans by each side of the bed...but I think ceiling fans would make all the difference. We had a wonderful stay. The staff are fantastic, attentive and enthusiastic and the breakfasts, lunches and dinners were all made using local products and were really well thought through and executed. The three course dinners are eaten communally which we enjoyed and everything kicks off at 6pm with drinks and canapés to watch the sunset. But the star of the resort is the location, the reef is just steps from the beach, the water is pristine and it's a paradise for snorkelers. There are trips every day which everyone should take advantage of, and free snorkelling equipment including rash shirts which you can pick up at the start of your stay. It's a wonderful place...I just wish they had ceiling fans! Although there is no wifi for guests, there is wifi available for flight check ins etc through the front desk and in case of an emergency at night.

We stayed for 4 nights earlier this month and what a delightful place to stay. Nestled into the sand dunes are 16 tents, simply furnished but clean and with a bathroom attached. There is no access to the internet which gives you the opportunity to truly relax and have time to talk to fellow guests. The staff were superb, taking time to chat and meet all needs. The food was excellent and eating on long tables made dinner a real social affair. Canapé were served on the deck whilst watching the fabulous sunsets. Each day, trips are available, from gorge walks to snorkelling, led by the Sal Salis staff. However, the true jewel in the crown is the surroundings which are stunning. The white sandy beaches are amazing and the reef is within a few metres of the shore, a snorkelers paradise. Just sitting on the beach we saw reef sharks and rays. A definite recommendation.

This is a 2 star hotel with a 5 star rating and price. The tents were not staked properly. When we asked for it to be tighter, they repaired 1 of 4 tent stakes. They told us we had ear plugs for the tent noise. My husband fixed the problem with a stake. They didn't sweep our room and wouldn't give me a broom. There were flies everywhere. It was unsanitary and I was told that there was nothing they could do. There was no person in charge of the resort. The result was the staff was only grudging assisted and only performed tasks at a bare minimum. I could go on and on and on. I would never pay to stay here again.