Above the Southern Coast
INSIDE SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE
Globally celebrated and highly anticipated, this coastal icon sets a benchmark for experiential luxury travel.
Set along a secluded clifftop above the wild Southern Ocean, the lodge appears to float across the coast. Its architecture follows the natural contours of Kangaroo Island, designed to recede into its surroundings rather than compete with them.
- 25 Luxury Suites
- All with open views of the Southern Ocean and rolling coastal wilderness.
- Private Residences
- Baillie Pavilion, Remarkable Suite and Osprey Suite offer expanded space and added privacy.
- What’s Included
- Daily dining, premium wines and spirits, an in-suite bar, and airport transfers.
- Three MICHELIN Keys
- Recognized by The MICHELIN Guide among the world’s most exceptional stays.
- Signature Experiences
- Guided adventures explore Kangaroo Island’s wildlife, coast, and natural landmarks.
- Designed on Kangaroo Island
- Island-born Max Pritchard’s design, shaped by the wild coast, was rebuilt after the 2020 fires and reopened in 2023.
A STORY OF RESILIENCE
New Life for a Landmark
The lodge was built in 2008 by James and Hayley Baillie with architect Max Pritchard. After the 2020 bushfires, the same team returned to the site. They rebuilt and refined the property with a sharper understanding of the landscape, while keeping its essential relationship to the coast intact.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
Explore the Lodge
Baillie Pavilion
Ultra-premium 625m² four-bedroom owner’s residence. Also configurable as two separate two-bedroom suites. Ideal for 2-8 guests.
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Baudin Lounge
A serene space to read, watch a movie or challenge a friend to a board game featuring a gallery of local artworks.
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Reception
Main lodge entry comprising front desk, lounge and boutique, doubling as a meeting place for excursions.
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Restaurant
A spectacular venue for dining at any time of day, set overlooking the dramatic panorama of Hanson Bay.
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The Great Room
The central hub of the lodge featuring a stunning lounge with suspended fireplace and generous help-yourself bar.
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Flinders Suite
Cleverly designed over 61m² to embrace dramatic ocean views, best enjoyed from the sunken lounge. Ideal for 1-2 guests.
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Walk-in cellar
Walk-in to peruse a superb collection of exclusively South Australian wines; a private dining room sits adjacent.
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Pool
Expansive sun terrace perfect for alfresco dining and lounging featuring a heated infinity-edge swimming pool.
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Southern Spa
A tranquil sanctuary offering relaxation treatments along with a gym, sauna and hot and cold plunge pools.
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Remarkable Suite
Spacious 142m² suite perfect for families and friends travelling together with two bedrooms each with ensuite. Ideal for 2-4 guests.
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Osprey Suite
One-of-a-kind 156m² suite showcasing 270° coastal views, most luxuriously enjoyed from the infinity-edge pool. Ideal for 1-2 guests.
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Care for the Place Hosting Us
Tomorrow Beckons connects each lodge with a local organization working to protect the place it calls home. At Southern Ocean Lodge, that support stays close to Kangaroo Island, directing attention and funding toward conservation where it can have a tangible impact.
Tomorrow Beckons is powered by a guest contribution of one percent of the total stay value, alongside Beckons’ biannual online auctions and raffles featuring lodge stays and experiences, with all proceeds directed to its regional partners.
Southern Ocean Lodge supports the Pup Shelters Project at Seal Bay, where purpose-built shelters give vulnerable Australian sea lion pups refuge during their first months of life. The Sea Lion Foundation also funds vital research and conservation for Seal Bay, Australia’s third largest colony.
PROTECTING THE WILD
A Buffer for the Bushland
A 20-meter wilderness buffer surrounds the lodge, planted with fire-retardant native species to help protect the coastal habitat and its wildlife.
A PRECIOUS RESOURCE
A Smarter Water Cycle
A solar-powered reverse osmosis system converts bore water to fresh water, while rainwater harvesting adds to the lodge’s 5.8 million-litre supply.
POWERED WITH PURPOSE
Off Grid, On Site
Hybrid solar and battery infrastructure allows the lodge to generate its own power, with smart systems helping minimize energy use across the property.
CELEBRATED WORLDWIDE
“On a windswept Kangaroo Island day there’s still no better place to be than a couch at the front of that great room, with a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of red wine, spotting whales and dolphins amid the whitecaps.”
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