Southern Ocean Lodge features in this week’s The Australian, in an article detailing ‘6 Luxury Hotel Openings Worth Travelling For’.

“Location: Kingscote, on the southern side of Kangaroo Island. Opening date: The second half of the year. Kangaroo Island’s beloved Southern Ocean Lodge will make its grand return, following the devastating fire that obliterated the original structure. Although technically a reopening, SOL 2.0, as it is affectionately dubbed by its owners, is a brand-new ground-up build and qualifies for our list of the best hotel openings to look forward to next year. So how did architects Max Pritchard and Andrew Gunner improve upon their original design? Championing sustainability and environmental regeneration, the new lodge will follow the contour of the surrounding landscape. Its 25 suites have been reoriented slightly south, so as to capture even better views of the ocean. They have also added an ultrapremium Ocean Pavilion, which sits apart from the other suites, boasting an extensive outdoor terrace with its own wet-edge pool and private accommodation within, including four bedrooms and bathrooms. The lodge has made space for three specialised treatment rooms, a gym area, a sauna, and hot and cold plunge pools, all of which are surrounded by pristine views.” – Will Lennox, The Australian.

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