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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
I would say it's got something to do with being able to offer something the 5-star hotels can't - wilderness.
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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
Im guessing youve never been to kangaroo island have you?Diamondov wrote:Out of all the other places in Australia, why is our second 6-star hotel on Kangaroo Island???
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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
No siree..
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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
KI is a beautiful place!!!
Should go there diamondov......preferably when this resort gets done....then give us feedback!! hehe
Should go there diamondov......preferably when this resort gets done....then give us feedback!! hehe
Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
ive heard its $900 a night.......
and im going to KI at the end of the month!
and im going to KI at the end of the month!
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Well going at the end of the month isn't that useful to us now isn't it!! lol
Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/stor ... 82,00.html
This is what the Vic doesn't have!
CARA JENKIN, REGIONAL REPORTER
January 31, 2008 12:10am
WEALTHY international tourists have booked to stay at South Australia's newest luxurious resort well into next year – two months ahead of its scheduled opening.
Kangaroo Island's $12 million Southern Ocean Lodge has been completely booked for the opening night on Saturday, March 29.
The development is nestled among pristine bushland on the southern side of the island, near Flinders Chase National Park, and overlooks the coastline of Hanson Bay.
Suite rates start at $900 per person per night, with the cost for the most luxurious suite with sweeping views of the coastline and bushland fetching $1800 per person per night.
The cost includes all meals, beverages and nature-based activities offered through the lodge.
Baillie Lodges director James Baillie said the island, like much of regional South Australia, was missing a "top end" accommodation facility.
He said the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island was very attractive to international tourists with money to spend.
"We have been doing a lot of international promotion but we also have done relatively well in the domestic market," he said.P> Construction began in January, 2007 and the remaining land on the 100 hectare property has been granted conservation status to prevent further development.
The lodge has 21 suites, each with their own unique interrupted view of Hanson Bay through wall to ceiling glass frontage.
Mr Baillie said the environment had been at the forefront of the development's ideals since its inception and it would continue to be a nature-based facility.
He said rainwater was the major water source, although a small desalination plant had been built to compensate during summer.
Recycled materials had also been used in the buildings and walkways.
The lodge has been built with minimal removal of native vegetation and an extensive bushfire protection system had been installed.
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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
Whenever I talk to someone about KI they say they always end up playing monopoly.
Whether thats a good thing or not
I am not sure.
Whether thats a good thing or not
I am not sure.
Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
i foresee K.I. having 1-2 huge marina's, several boutique resorts, and extra ferries going to/fro daily in 3-5yrs time - all while retaining those far away beaches and vistas where all you can do is sit and play monopoly
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
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Re: #U/C: Southern Ocean Lodge (K.I.) 6-Star Resort
haha. Some serious games of monopoly have been played on that island. They always end in allegations of cheating though.
Kangaroo Island- Monopoly playing capital of the world
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Kangaroo Island | Developments & News
The Seafront Hotel (including adjacent apartment block) in Kingscote is up for Sale. I believe this will be a litmus test for Kangaroo Island, and SA in general.
My prediction is property prices will soon start skyrocketing. As a rough guide, you can still buy 1/4acre housing blocks with rustic holiday shacks just back from some nice beaches for around $150k - amazing.
I'm still amazed that K.I. is yet to have any large marinas, and is ripe for a swag of retirements housing. K.I is starting to get more international attention due to the new "super-pricey" southern Ocean Lodge resort that charges $900+ per room per night.My prediction is property prices will soon start skyrocketing. As a rough guide, you can still buy 1/4acre housing blocks with rustic holiday shacks just back from some nice beaches for around $150k - amazing.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Re: Kingscote Ozone Hotel up for Sale (incl apartments)
From that view, the apartment wing looks like a prison. I eagerly await the day when people are able to make the distinction between 'ugly,flat, obviously cheap shit' and 'proper Bauhaus minimalism'.
Re: Kingscote Ozone Hotel up for Sale (incl apartments)
We are just after the peak of the largest housing bubble the world has ever seen so i'm not sure about house prices on the Island.
The new part of the Hotel is actually quite nice (i've stayed there), the old part across the road especially the pool is really quite crappy.
The new part of the Hotel is actually quite nice (i've stayed there), the old part across the road especially the pool is really quite crappy.
Re: Kingscote Ozone Hotel up for Sale (incl apartments)
My best mate just bought 100 acres of land with ocean views just back from a beautiful beach on the island for 90k. If your prediction is correct (and I am sure it is near the mark) he is sitting pretty for the future.Wayno wrote: My prediction is property prices will soon start skyrocketing. As a rough guide, you can still buy 1/4acre housing blocks with rustic holiday shacks just back from some nice beaches for around $150k - amazing.
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