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
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
Exceptional in every regard
It is hard to explain the bespoke experience, the outstanding service and the awesome location. The food, catered to our requirements, had variety and was a taste sensation. Supported by highly attentive service the staff couldn't do more for us. The wine list is extensive supported by a full self-access bar. The location and views are mesmerising with views of the Southern Ocean. Included short trips allowed us to see our first koala (lots) in the wild.
David R
One of the top rated Baillie Lodges
We still could smell the fresh carpet when we stayed there in Sept 24 since it’s reopening in Dec 23. We stayed at Remarkable Suite, plenty of space for the 4 of us. As we have come to expect from our previous stays at Baillie Lodges, the experience was outstanding in every way. The location, the quality of the lodge, attention to detail, everything we could possibly wish for had been thought of - - but most of all, the staff. In particular, the wonderful young people who took us on experiences - and especially Maddie and Kathleen - so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and delightful - they really made the experience so special for us. We love fine dining but after four days of multiple courses and wines each meal, I was ready just to have salad for a change.
456brianl - Adelaide, Australia
Amazing high-end hotel with super views.
Exceptional. There isn't much else to say about this lodge .. and that is using the term loosely. Everything was amazing. The food was gourmet, the rooms were beautiful and had amazing views, service was always friendly. We stayed there three nights and it was lovely. To walk around the beach and rocks is like another private world. The Inn is totally secluded so you will need your own transportation to visit anything. The hotel does arrange tours which are always on time and are all fun and well organized. Service in the restaurant was on point. We have to give special mention to two Canadian servers, both of whom were always so friendly and helpful. They were truly amazing. So much so that upon our departure we gave each of them a special tip, which we rarely do.
513claudef - Ottawa, Canada
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