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Seal Bay Cottages

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Blackout curtains, cots/infant beds
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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3052 South Coast Road, Seddon, SA, 5223
  • Place, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Vivonne Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingscote Tidal Pool
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Deluxe Cabin, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Seddon

At Seal Bay Cottages, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area. .All 7 cabins feature balconies, private gardens and TVs. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves and stovetops. Additionally, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans are available. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vivonne Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Vivonne Bay Conservation Park - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 32 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 35 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seal Bay Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seal Bay Cottages

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Seal Bay Cottages. Self parking is free.

This Seddon cabin is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Seal Bay Cottages offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds are also available.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and JCB International.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Seal Bay Cottages

Seal Bay Cottages Cabin

Seal Bay Cottages Cabin Seddon

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Seal Bay Cottages Kangaroo Island/Seddon

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Seal Bay Cottages?

Yep, Seal Bay Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Seal Bay Cottages?

The closest beach to Seal Bay Cottages is Vivonne Bay Beach (14.3 km).

What makes Seal Bay Cottages a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Seal Bay Cottages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seal Bay Cottages?

No, Seal Bay Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Seal Bay Cottages?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seal Bay Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Seal Bay Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Seal Bay Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall Good Hospitality

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Adelaide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and scenic place. Centrally located to various attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The couple managing the property were helpful and welcoming. Inside the cottages were clean and adequate but their is an obvious need for maintenance around the cottages. Food was excellent but a wider menu choice would be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Gil, NSW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
These cabins are close to Seal Bay and have abundant wildlife. Whilst we were there a koala with bay on her back walked past and up a tree. The managers of the property were extremely helpful in providing us with some extras we requested.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice. Spot

Nice remote spot. No mattress protector on beds no top sheet.spare Donners without covers on the bunk beds but big stains that didn't look great on them. Would have loved a hair dryer. But nice spot had trouble with the TV but they were very quick to come & fix.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Liana, Newcastle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view but poor room

The cottages were in a good location. Close enough to Flinders Chase and other attractions on the South and West side of the island. The Room itself was very basic but paij the bathroom the floor was rotting through and sagged in several places. There was a lot of water damage
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Zack, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kangaroo island nature adventure

If you were looking to be near most of the attractions on kangaroo Island seal Bay cottages is your best bet. Seal Bay cottages is on a beautiful piece of land. The cottage has amazing solitude and is perfect for stargazing. We were greeted by Kyle the Kaola when we arrived. Lee makes a delicious cup of coffee and strawberry shortcake. The next morning we drove to Seal Bay And got the first tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Gautam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good one

It was good experience to stay here.Very quiet & good place to stay & very close to all major attractions of KI
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Mick, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Peace and quiet

Not the fanciest place but in a very quiet location and it was nice to have privacy. Self contained so no need to eat out. Staff very nice.

6/10 Okay

Shane, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A convenient spot for easy access to Seal Bay.

We chose this hotel for it's proximity to Seal Bay and Raptor Domain. The cafe supplied a tasty lunch and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The cabins were were typical caravan park style cabins, with everything you need. The shower was hot but nozzle hopeless. There is not much else around in the close vicinity except go for walks in the fields. Lookout for bullants!

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff

Great location for the local area, staff were friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very basic.

2/10 Terrible

Travelwith kids, Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cabin was filthy and dangerous for kids

We arrived to a very dirty cabin - I wondered if the rooms had been cleaned especially the kitchen area. There was a dirty chopping board on the bench, sand and dirt on the floor, filth in the shower and sink. No cleaning materials were provided to wash the dishes. Some of the dishes were filthy and had not been property cleaned in a long time. The tea towels were damp and unwashed. Other had a strange odour. We stayed for 5 days and none of the bathroom towels were changed. The outside of the cabin was also disappointing. Travelling with young children we were looking for an area the kids could play. The cabin was surrounded by large thistles, lots of tree branches and weeds. The front of the cabin had a large piece of tin over the top of a large hole - very unsafe for children. The can opener in the kitchen was broke and jammed with rust. I asked the owner for a new one and he was annoyed that i couldnt work the old opener. He never returned a can opener to the cabin. Poor customer service. Overall, we will not stay here again or recommend this site to friends or family.

10/10 Excellent

james, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

8/10 Good

Man Pan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, fair price.

4/10 Poor

Yehan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Way too dirty for the price

I rarely write reviews, but was rather disappointed with my stay at Seal Bay Cottages, and want to share our experience. Positively, staff was friendly, courteous, and accommodating, and grounds were beautiful. On the negative side...the cottages, though they could be fine for a simple accommodation, were quite bad. Many of the issues could be remedied with proper upkeep and care of the facilities, but I have the impression that they are just getting by. The linens did not appear clean...though no visible debris, there were lots of odd stains on pillow cases and elsewhere, and no top sheet given between the bed and the duvet, and I would be surprised if they wash and change the duvet cover with each guest, so essentially sleeping under a less than ideal surface. The bathroom needed some serious attention: the toilet leaked in the back, and on three different occasions we found pooled water on the bathroom floor, that after inspecting the leak, could not have been from that. My best guess is that sewer water from the floor drain backed up (there has been a lot of severe weather with lots of rain) and remained on the floor. Every time you flush the toilet, there is a strong smell of sewer gas. The refrigerator leaked water inside and covered our food, and left a pool of water on the floor before we used it and after. The final kicker, for me was having a cockroach run across the counter as I prepared b-fast for my family. YUCK! Overall, I was just glad to leave.

8/10 Good

Ed, Houston, Tx.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice cottages, excellent location, great value.

Great location close to the raptor show, Seal Bay, and other KI attractions. Nice cottages, very quite. We found a wallaby and an echidna walking near the cottage.

8/10 Good

franck

8/10 Good

Dave, Tas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So peaceful & isolated

Great place to get away from it all and enjoy the peaceful and private surroundings. Friendly staff. Only minor fault is the room had dead bugs and cobwebs in areas, otherwise loved it.

8/10 Good

Amy, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Basic, Modest, Backpacker Dorm; Value: Cheap; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy, Neat; The staff were very friendly

6/10 Okay

Ashwani, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Facilities: Basic; Value: Could be better; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Clean;

8/10 Good

Fred, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kangaroo isle

Lots of Aus wild life seals kangaroo wallaby echidna plus birds eagles falcon pelican!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Danna, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Friendly staff; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

samantha, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
The people were really friendly

6/10 Okay

catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities