Name: Southern Ocean Lodge
Address: Hanson Bay, Gosse, Gosse, Gosse, SA 5223, Australia
Rating: 10

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If you've stayed at another Baillie Lodges property you'll know the quality of the product. If you haven't, then you are in for a treat. Sothern Ocean Lodge is incredible, food is amazing, and the staff leave you with the impression that you've made their day just by turning up.

We stayed for three nights, arriving on the early plane and leaving on the late one. We thought, rather than hang around before check-in and after check-out, we would rent a car so we could do a bit of exploring. And this we did -- went to Cape Willoughby and up to Stokes Bay in the north, had a bit of a look around Kingscote etc. But in fact the car was probably a bit unnecessary -- other people there at the same time as us just used the complimentary transfer and that seemed to work very nicely. The Lodge takes care of you very well. We missed out on two lunches, but got to see a bit more of the island. For the duration of our stay, the car sat unused. If I did it again I'd forego the car and just let them take care of me from one end to the other.

Baillie Lodges does it again

What an amazing place, with amazing staff, spectacular views and great day trips 

Firstly - the rooms are super, comfortable and all have super views out over the Southern Ocean.   

Second - there is a single restaurant with a changing menu each night.  Local produce used in everything.  Service is spectacular with super friendly staff from around the world who have a great attitude, are attentive and on hand at a moments notice.  

Third - wine and spirits.  All on hand.   Great cellar and just go help yourself.  It is brilliant and all included 

Fourth - amazing day trips all included.   Visit Seal Cove and walk on the beach with the sealions or walk along the cliffs from outside the hotel and see seals playing with Shoals of fish.  

Can’t recommend this place highly enough and big congrats to all the staff for making it so special.

Wow !

We stayed 2 nights as part of an 8 person 5 day air tour covering Flinders, King & Kangaroo Islands.  All the amazing 'highlights' have been said before, so will avoid needless repetition other than to say we think SOL is on a par with Saffire Freycinet.  
The inclusions were excellent & we were suitably impressed with the vast SA wine selection, the bar area & red wine cellar.
Yes, many of the dining room staff are quite young & from many parts of the globe.  The occasional relatively minor hiccup may occur, but we thought the training was very good & the staff truly delightful & caring.  
We would definitely be quite happy to return for a less hectic stay & soak in the ambience of the facility & location.

First Visit to SOL - Suitably impressed

There is no place on earth (that I've seen) like the Southern Ocean Lodge.  It's beautiful, there is nature, luxury, beauty, activities, kind staff, it's a special place.

The trip there is a short flight from Adelaide.  There is one flight in and out daily (which caused a bit of an issue on the way back, causing us to miss our connection), and a lodge representative is there to meet you and drive you to the property.  It's about an hour to get there, and you can see the inner island on the way.  

Upon arrival, you are greeted, personally, by a staff member, with a suggested itinerary for the duration of your stay.  They offer activities, times to eat, etc.  They are aware of your dietary preferences beforehand.

The rooms are beautiful and modern.  The lights and shades, etc. were automated.  The bathroom was pretty with a waterfall showerhead.  There were lovely photo books, the bed was comfortable - just lovely.  The rooms are named after ship wrecks from the area.  The rooms are all at an angle for privacy.  The views are breathtaking, including seeing the stars at night.

The activities were terrific.  The cliff walk was about 45 minutes, it was just challenging enough for most people to be able to do it.  The views were amazing.  The nocturnal tour was about 15 minutes from the lodge, and we were able to see and hear koalas in the trees, and they gave us hot chocolate and cookies after.  The seal beach tour was 45 minutes away, and worth it.  We got to go down to the beach before the other tourists, and we had a lot of time on the beach with the sea lions.  The sundowners tour was about 10 minutes away, and we saw kangaroos in the field, and had tasty appetizers and champagne.  The tour guides were knowledgable and helpful.

The staff was helpful and kind.  It's a "thing" in Australia for those who wish to get a visa to fulfill a requirement to work in a rural area for 88 days, and you will find these (mostly younger) people helping you at these resorts.  They live in a little village right next to the property and they are from all over the world.  They were happy to be there, and it showed.

The food was delicious.  I greatly appreciated a "classics" menu, i.e., a menu with less exotic food such as french fries, a burger, caesar salad, spaghetti, etc.  The gourmet food was delicious, don't get me wrong, but sometimes you just want some fries.  I enjoyed the breakfast with homemade jellies and jams made with fruit from the island - the wild grape jelly was one-of-a-kind.

The bar is open, and you make your own drinks.  It's really amazing.

We had a great massage at the spa.  Eucalyptus is everywhere, and our aromatherapy massage was perfect.

I do wish they had more merchandise to buy.  I understand how that isn't important, but I would have liked to get souvenirs.

I highly recommend Southern Ocean Lodge.

Once in a Lifetime Trip Location

As advertised; excellent accomodation, food (Kieran made every meal special) and beverage's.  The staff are outstanding and provide a personalised service that is unwavering in what they can do for you.  Get into the Cliff Top Walk Tour (Dee is the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide on the planet), Wonders of KI and Seal Bay Tours.

The downside to this resort, which I was surprised by (but to be fair I didn't search out this information), is that THERE ARE MANY CHILDREN.  Which during our stay were robust precocious high decibelled individuals from the northern part of the americas.  The wildlife on the night tour shifted suburbs due to the racket.  Question of the night was 'do koala's cheat on their wives', followed by the first (quite uncomfortable) pause in monologue on the tour.

I would go back if there was a child free dining room and tour option introduced.

Beautiful location + perfect resort

I (as well as others in my group) was so excited to visit the Southern Ocean Lodge (SOL) for my third time.  Our main reason for visiting Australia is to stay here, to enjoy this lodge and see Kangaroo Island.  We arrived on January 2 and really enjoyed the afternoon hiking some trails and walking the beach.  We enjoyed the evening visiting with kangaroos and kanapes, then a wonderful dinner.

At least we had one day to experience the beauty that we had enjoyed in previous visits.  None of us could believe that such an amazing place could be devistated by the bushfires.

I have to say that the staff (Allison and John and many others) did an awesome job during a time of unbelievable stress.  The employees are definately professionals.  They made sure that all of the guests were safe and taken care of.  My hopes and prayers are that Ballie Lodges does rebuild, so many more people can experience this magical place.

From Bliss to Devistation

It is hard to write this as the day we departed Kangaroo Island and SOL suffered from the fires. This is the most magical enchanting beautiful place. The setting is just gorgeous, the rooms are (were) beautiful and the service was impeccable yet so friendly at the same time, we were all on a first name basis. The food was delish. The experiences that we did were amazing, and I shudder to think how what we saw looks like now. It truly was so filled with animals, and I am praying that the animals that were hurt and survived are being well cared for at the sanctuary. I have been trying to raise money on facebook and have contributed. The nocturnal tour was fantastic as was the Kangaroos and Kanapes. Also our massages were excellent. I cannot say enough about SOL, I hope you rebuild and I vow to come back. You are constantly in my thoughts. xo

Life changing

TRAGIC NEWS

Sadly , This magnificent venue was destroyed by a major and disasterous bush-fire on Kangaroo Island in early January, 2020. 
Hopefully this classy resort, with its great facilities, can be re-built at some future time.

TRAGIC FIRES

The hotel is gorgeous, and the location is even more so. It’s absolutely stunning. But what makes this hotel extra special is the staff. They are all incredibly professional yet friendly. They made our stay feel like home. I can’t say enough things about the people who work here and go out of their way to cater to your every need with a smile on their face. Thank you SOL for an unforgettable stay. 

Incredible hotel, flawless service

Epitome of luxury in a beautifully isolated location overlooking the ocean.  We visited recently mid December and would recommend a winter stay here to take advantage of curling up near the funky fireplace, with a few good books to devour.....oh and a glass of local wine!

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