Southern Ocean Lodge
Kangaroo Island, Australia
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About the Hotel
An Island almost wholly untouched by man, full of stunning vistas, incredible wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, awaits visitors of Kangaroo Island, Australia. With 21 national and conservation parks covering more than 30 per cent of the Islandâ€(TM)s total area, Kangaroo Island has established itself as a premiere destination for nature lovers of all types. At the Southern tip of the Island find a sophisticated and stylish retreat in the Southern Ocean Lodge. Set in natural bushland overlooking a spectacular section of coastline, the organic luxury of the contemporary Lodge ensures guests opportunity to relax and explore the Islandâ€(TM)s wonders, with a dash of indulgence.
Location
Southern Ocean Lodge
Hanson Bay Road
Kangaroo Island, Australia
5223
Nearest Airport: KGC
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- In-Room Amenities
- Mini Bar
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
Reviews for Southern Ocean Lodge
Osprey Suite
We have wanted to stay here for a long time and it did not disappoint. The Osprey suite was worth the splurge. Being at the end of the hotel gives you 270 degree views which we did not tire off in our three days. The sunrises were lovely. The suite is well laid out and very comfortable and spacious with more treats than you could ever eat and drink. The only shame was that, for us, the plunge pool was too cool too use even in the hot weather we had. We enjoyed two tours - Seal bay and Wonders of KI. For the rest of time we pottered, were pampered and thoroughly enjoyed sundowners on the terraces outside the bar. Memories of sitting there in the evening sun with the glorious views will last a long time.
Crellins - Douglas, Isle of Man
Modern property that blends in well with its surroundings
Newly rebuilt and reopened in 2023 after the devastating fires in Kangaroo Island, the owners kept the same look and feel while also modernizing some elements of the property. We really liked the airy feel that the overall lodge provided, aided by large windows everywhere and the muted, off-white-themed tones. It really had a comforting vibe about it while still looking modern. We stayed in the Osprey Suite, a one of a kind 156m² Suite at the far end of the corridor that connects the main rooms. This is the top category room save for the three pavilions (which weren't available at the time of our booking, unfortunately), and had separate dining area, a sunken living area and a bedroom. There was a two decks - one for seating and one that contained a plunge pool. For our 4-night stay, it was plenty spacious and a comfortable place to pass the time. The drawback is the fact that room #1 is a few hundred feet away from the common areas, and it's a steep uphill climb to get there. You'll be cursing yourself every time you need to get back to the room to retrieve something you forgot! Another drawback is the bed comforter - it's really heavy... my wife sleeps facing up, and had some breathing issues due to the heaviness of the comforter. They should think about something lighter yet just as warm, like a down comforter. Also, the lodge does not provide toothbrushes in the room - no idea why they do that, given the rates they charge. On the plus side, they do provide very nice room slippers - we take our shoes off as soon as we get in the room, so this was a welcome amenity that seems to be something that all Asian properties seem to offer but few in the Western world do. Food was decent but not great. Anyone staying for more than 2 nights might start getting bored with the repetition, especially for breakfast. At dinner, it's a 3-course affair, which might be fine for Africa but not here. They do, however have a "classic" menu for those not liking the selections from the daily offerings, but this doesn't change much and is similarly limited in choice. Service was solid. Not Aman-style, but they adequately handled most requests. The wait staff energetically and patiently explained all aspects of each dish serving - I am known to ask a ton of questions - and if they didn't know it, they quickly went to the kitchen to find out. After all, when they serve me something that looks like a lobster but is called "Marron" in the menu, I want to know whether it's the Australian term for Lobster or if it's a different species... or perhaps the name they give to the ones caught near Kangaroo Island. The local staff were cheerful, chatty and eager to please, while some of the temp staff were similarly enthusiastic but occasionally were limited in their capabilities. Regardless, we did not encounter any serious service hiccups, so overall the interactions with the hotel staff were a net positive. Overall, if you would like to visit Kangaroo Island and want the best upmarket accommodation with a killer hard product and spectacular views, Southern Ocean Lodge stands alone. And in spite of their monopoly in this aspect, they do seem to try hard to ensure a memorable stay.
KI-NRT - Ashiya, Japan
Superb.
The staff was from all over the world. Young interesting people who were well trained. The accommodation was wonderful and the lodge beautifully appointed. The food was plentiful and very good. Every meal was delicious. The excursions were well planned and perfectly executed.
audreylW8965OD - Toronto, Canada
Very personalised, exceptional service and food
Having stayed at many fine resorts worldwide, Southern Ocean Lodge is at the very top of the group. Everything is super-excellent. Restaurant staff are especially friendly and helpful, as they seem to have many staff for the number of guests. We feel we got to know and be friends with several. The chef is exceptional and meals are top-level restaurant quality. And Kangaroo Island offers much to see, especially the abundant wildlife. This was our fifth stay at the Lodge.
JimFromGloucester - Gloucester, Massachusetts
Wonderful - again!
They say you can never go back - and we were dubious, returning after a decade: could the rebuilt Lodge be as wonderful as we remembered? We found that the Lodge itself has been reconstructed to match the original footprint - recognisably - but there also were also subtle improvements. The young staff were wonderful and completely tireless in ensuring we had a fabulous time. We also felt their international team delivered the less formal style of service most Australians prefer perfectly. Some international visitors may expect more formality, but we felt every need was met without any fuss. If anything I felt the wine selection was even better than on our previous visit; we enjoyed some of our favourite wines that were completely appropriate to our celebration dinners. I disagree with some other reviewers that European wines should be included in the offering; when I visit France or Italy or Argentina, I want to sample their wines and make new discoveries - so I felt it was entirely appropriate that local wines be showcased (with the exception of the champagne of course!) The KI wines are also really worth trying - surprisingly good. The meals were also, in my opinion, at least as good as I recalled from our previous visit. The local Marron (something I was especially looking forward to) was simply fame grilled, which is my personal preference; delicious. The deconstructed cassoulet was 'last meal territory' for me. And having local Ligurian honey every morning at breakfast was worth abandoning all restraint for! (A special thank you for getting my partner's infamously difficult coffee order just right consistently - something that has defeated barista's around the world!) We were 3 sharing a Remarkable Suite (wonderful), but I would just like to address the plunge pool issue mentioned by some reviewers. As reviewed, the private plunge pool is 'warm' rather than hot. Like many, I like my hot tubs 'hot', however, I am also aware that while we slept, the local creatures were active - and I would not have wanted to awake to an animal that had fallen into hot water overnight... If you want heat, visit the sauna, which is part of the excellent gym - this was not a big issue for us. Overall we felt the Baillie's have done a wonderful job of recreating their amazing Southern Ocean Lodge. It was everything we remembered: mesmerising views, a sense of absolute privacy paired with the opportunity to meet some interesting people, great excursions, wonderful food and wine, flawless, thoughtful service and a relaxed vibe. We were not disappointed - thank you to the team!
AussieItchyFeet_13 - Noosa, Australia
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