Kangaroo Island, Australia

Baillie Lodges’ award-winning flagship property, Southern Ocean Lodge, caused quite the stir in the luxury hotel world when it first opened on Kangaroo Island in 2008. Combining stunning architectural design with a spectacular setting, a true Australian icon was born. Razed to the ground in the devastating bushfires of 2020, the newly rebuilt Southern Ocean Lodge opened December 2023 and is back and more incredible than ever before.

The most exclusive address from which to experience Kangaroo Island (aka Australia’s Galapagos), Southern Ocean Lodge offers contemporary style perched atop dramatic cliffs. A stay here is like no other – 25 luxurious suites leave guests wanting for nothing while the new ultra-premium Ocean Pavilion accommodates eight guests and is ideal for multi-gen families and friends travelling together.

All stays at Southern Ocean Lodge include an exceptional range of signature guided experiences to explore the wonders of the island as well as gourmet dining featuring tantalising local produce and wines. Nestled in native bushland alongside the lodge, the Southern Spa offers a comprehensive menu of rejuvenating treatments.

• Every luxurious suite opens onto uninterrupted Southern Ocean drama – floor-to-ceiling glass framing cliffs, rolling waves and the distant horizon
• Fully inclusive stays mean the works – chef-led dining, premium South Australian wines, guided island encounters and seamless transfers
• The exclusive 4-bedroom Baillie Pavilion, ideal for families or friends travelling together, can also be split into two separate 2-bedroom wings
• Getting there – the lodge is located on the island’s south-west coast, a 50-minute drive from the airport or 90-minute drive from the ferry terminal