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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

4.0 of 5
Lot 1 South Coast Road | Fliners Chase, Via Kingscote, Flinders Chase, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223, Australia
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Lisbon, Portugal
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100 reviews 100 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

Oh dear, this hotel was quite disappointing. The room was one of the most basic I had ever seen, the furniture was old and needed maintenance. It was not properly clean either. To top it off its overpriced due to location. Not enough illumination either. What a ripoff! And the talk about nature and eco is a lousy excuse, I've... More

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nj
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76 hotel reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We stayed in this location in a courtyard room in order to be close to Flinders Chase, and also because we could have dinner on site without driving at night, which is prohibited for rental cars. The location is excellent for exploring the park, and within a 5 minute drive, you can take the Hanson Bay koala walk, which is... More

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Wellington
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26 reviews 26 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Thoroughly enjoyed our kangaroo steaks in the restaurant. We did not stay here, staying nearby and taking advantage of the restaurant in the hotel. We were welcomed and enjoyed our evening, the venue has great atmosphere

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Melbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The retreat is in a great location for exploring the island and its amazing features and wildlife. We found the accommodation easily as it was well sign posted. The entrance is welcoming and the staff friendly. Our first room (no.15) was a little dated and tired and there was a really odd smell in the room. I took my chance... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is a wonderful retreat with a fantastic location, we have just spent three nights in a Courtyard suite. The room was spatious, clean and nice with wallabys jumping on the porch. The restaurant is good, maybe a little pricy, but hey, you are having excellent meals in the middle of the wilderness! The location close to Flinder's national park... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

Our courtyard room was adequate, clean and comfortable. Some water pump motor noises during the night but this to be expected as the retreat relies on rainwater tanks. The food at the restaurant was superb and the Kangaroo Island crayfish (marron) outstanding. The special thing was that most of the food and all the wines were local. All visitors should... More

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Bay Area, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Eco lodge was very poor rough accommodation. Very high price for what you get. Shower was moldy. Room was cold. Window was high off the ground so could not see outside unless you were standing up. We had a look at the rooms with a balcony but they were not much better. No real view anywhere to speak of. Wi... More

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MLDH36D
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We loved our time on Kangaroo Island. But we were a little bit disappointed with our stay here. Our room was very basic. The restaurant was expensive but it was good to try the local produce, and it was good quality. We were on a tight schedule and were only in the place for 1 night. There isn't really much... More

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Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

i got the spa suit and all night the air con was broken making terrible noise's and dripping water all over the place the missus and i didn't get any sleep all night and when i complained i couldn't even get a simple apology for our inconvenience it's a very nice place with some very good people but they need... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

In spite of the promises made when 7 rooms (5 lodge and 2 apartments) were booked, that all rooms would have both a TV & fridge, many did not, even after changing rooms a number of times, they still could not deliver on their promise. Chairs for the breakfast bar in the lodge rooms were notable by their partial or... More

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Also Known As:
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat Hotel
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat Hotel Flinders Chase
Hotel Kangaroo Island
Wilderness Retreat Kangaroo Island
Address: Lot 1 South Coast Road | Fliners Chase, Via Kingscote, Flinders Chase, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223, Australia
Region: Australia > South Australia > Kangaroo Island > Flinders Chase
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Flinders Chase
Price range (per night): S$179 - 205
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Perfectly situated adjacent Flinders Chase National Park a unique mix of eco-friendly facilities, local food and wine and located in the middle of the forrest provide an unforgettable wilderness experience. The idyllic location provides the perfect base for discovering the splendor of Kangaroo Island's natural wonders before returning to the tranquillity of the retreat to enjoy comfortable accommodation in the company of friendly native animals and an amazing array of birdlife. ... more   less 
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