As the first top luxury hotel in Australia, it perfectly combines environmental protection, ecology and luxury, which is the key to becoming the first choice for tourists. All this stems from the ingenious design of architect Max Pritchard. This architect, born and raised in South Australia, is especially good at skillfully integrating natural scenery with man-made landscape, and giving full play to the function and beauty of architecture.

The bathroom is often the most stylish space in the hotel. Southern Ocean Lodge is unique in its layout. It specially places the oversized independent bathtub closest to the floor-to-ceiling window, so that the whole bathroom area can enjoy excellent lighting and scenery, while ensuring absolute privacy.

Why is it known as the top hotel in the world?

Uniqueness:Located on the cliffs of the Southern Ocean, it is independent from the world and offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.

Design aesthetics:The architecture is natural with the natural landscape, and it is known as “the most beautiful hotel in Australia”.

Service Standards:A guest-to-employee ratio of up to 1: 1 brings the ultimate personalization and meticulous experience.

Southern Style Southern Style

Twenty-five luxury suites are lined up along the winding coastline, with endless views of the Southern Ocean. The ultra-luxurious Bailie Pavilion, located at the highest point of limestone cliffs, is the pinnacle. Each suite allows guests to easily immerse themselves in stunning wilderness surroundings.

Authentic scenery, local selection

The restaurant of Southern Ocean Hotel focuses on presenting high-quality ingredients from the local and surrounding areas, giving you a taste bud journey of Kangaroo Island and South Australia’s food paradise, and at the same time supporting the local community and economy.

Every day at sunset, guests often gather at the open bar in the Great Room. It offers a selection of wines, craft beers and top spirits, including Bailie’s wild gin and local honey liqueurs. The staff is ready to prepare specialty cocktails or provide professional advice for you. Every night’s “sunset special drink” time is a warm moment for everyone to share what they have experienced in the day.

Walk-in cellar

There is a warm walk-in wine cellar in the hotel, where guests can freely taste and choose the best South Australian wines to accompany their meals. The wines stored in the cellar are carefully selected by the team, and many wines are unique to South Australia. This is tantamount to a virtual tour of South Australian wineries gathered in a beautiful place.

In-suite minibar

Each suite is equipped with a complimentary in-room minibar, which is replenished daily with local specialties, South Australian loose leaf tea and an espresso machine. Come back from a day of adventure and relax completely with cheese, nougat or chocolate, as well as soft drinks, juices, wine and beer from around Kangaroo Island and South Australia.

Coastal Cliff Trail

From the hotel door, stroll along picturesque trails above the steep limestone cliffs of Hansen Bay. Looking into the distance, at the end of the line between the sea and the sky, the next stop is Antarctica.

Encounter koalas and kangaroos

You can see koalas napping on the branches in Hansen Bay Reserve, and then at dusk, hold a drink and watch the shy kangaroos go out for food during the day.

Exploration of Kelly Mountain Cave

Follow the guide through time, explore the labyrinth of drowning holes and caves under Kelly Mountain, and enjoy the stunning stone pillars, stalactites and other wonders in the dynamic light show.

Encounter wild dolphins

Swim and play with a group of lively wild dolphins in the rippling “Dolphin Lounge”. This is the most memorable ocean encounter experience on Kangaroo Island!

Kangaroo Island Wonders Tour

One of the unmissable experiences of Kangaroo Island is to take a half-day guided tour of Flinders Chase National Park. This wild and rugged wilderness reserve boasts a breathtaking array of landscapes.

Recent awards

Selected in Luxury Travel Magazine’s 2024 “Golden List”

One of the World’s Best New Hotels in 2024 by Esquire magazine