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
4 day stay in the middle of the (southern hemisphere) winter. Perfect time - no crowds at any of the islands highlights we went to and reasonable weather. Southern Ocean Lodge is a magical place and the service we had is the best we've experienced in 20 years of traveling Australia. The lodge still looks new from the 2023 rebuild after being destroyed in the 2019/2020 fires. It is very spacious with great ocean views from the main lodge and the rooms. Loved our room and the heated bathroom floors. The stay included tours of the national park including Admirals Arch and the Nobbies, a wildlife sanctuary and guided walks along with all meals, open bar and 'take your pick' in the wine cellar. All included in the cost. All meals and numerous snacks provided. There are both fixed and varying menus for lunch and dinner and the food ranged from very good to excellent. My partner had the available fish main at every lunch and dinner and raved about it. There was no problem with accommodating any of the variations I requested to listed menu items. Back to the service... All the staff we dealt with from front desk, restaurant, tours and housekeeping were helpful and cheerful with plenty of personal touches like remembering your name, preferred drink and where you're from. Rachel greeted us by name as we were entering the lodge for the first time - I've experienced that at high end hotels in Singapore and the Middle East but never in Australia and it tells of the effort Bailey Lodges makes to ensure their guests have a great experience. Service from all staff was very good but Rachel, Anna, Craig, Brinker, Brittany, Tobie and Georgie deserve special mention. Hope I spelled them all right. Hooked on Bailey Lodges now and can't wait to go back to Southern Ocean Lodge (in the winter again) and to experience the other Bailey Lodges. Superb experience.
Canucks-down-under - Melbourne, Australia
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
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