Southern Ocean Lodge’s ‘SOL2.0’ features in the Independent UK’s roundup of hot hotel openings for 2023.

“Another heat-skipping Australian arrival is the welcome return of Baillie Lodge’s flagship property, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. The much-loved property, which was devastated in 2020’s bushfires, is set to be reborn towards the end of 2023. Its 2.0 reincarnation will have 25 suites with sweeping sunrise and sea views, dishes championing South Australian and KI produce, a suspended fireplace in the Great Room, and an “edgeless” pool. Significant hybrid solar and battery infrastructure will allow the lodge to run off-grid, plus investment in a larger reverse osmosis system has boosted water capture, and a boundary of fire-retardant native plants have been grown to create a natural buffer.” – Ianthe Butt, Independent UK.

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