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Reviews of Baywater

12 Brownlow Road, 5223 Kingscote, Australia

#11 of 51 hotels in Kingscote

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    10
    Spectacular house in Kingscote with stunning views
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was immaculate Location was spectacular Hosts very easy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    BOOK IT! - Beautiful location, stunning view, great hosts…you wont regreat it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, its very nice. We would love to come back in summer. Maybe just the mattress in the main room needs an upgrade.

    Very good location and comfortable. Very clean and awesome view. Big back yard kid and pet friendly. The hosts shared great information, quick to reply and very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Kingscote-a good base
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV reception wasn't great, but we didn't spend a lot of time home anyway.

    Beautiful decor and view. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Bedroom warmand cosy and bed comfy. Nice secure yard for dog.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    8.0
    A great stay thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Double bed not so comfy and CB main tv needs replacement

    Location and size

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely for first time on Kangaroo Island. Nothing to far if you have your car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rubbish bins were very full. A few fly wires missing.

    Very well appointed. Very suitable as we were there in very, very hot weather and it is just over the road to the beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable and cosy

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful Baywater house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The cutlery and a few other minor items appeared old and dusty. However, the overall positive aspects of the stay outweighed the minor drawbacks.

    The location was absolutely stunning. Dining outside and enjoying the sunrise from the sofa was an unforgettable experience. The house was beautifully decorated and truly a gem.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    9.0
    Such a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed in the main bedroom was a bit hard, but that's a personal preference more than anything.

    We loved virtually everything about this place, and the location was absolutely incredible!!! We will stay here again in the future!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    8.0
    Baywater beauty
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pressure pump for the water kept coming on during the night because the toilet seal was leaking. Something that I'm sure will be easily rectified

    The location, and the view was fantastic. The large deck overlooking the water was the perfect spot for a drink at the end of a day sightseeing

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great house, good location, secure backyard for the dog.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cold when we were there (it was the middle of winter!) & it took a while to heat the living room - we kept the glass doors closed. The storage heaters in the bedroom took the chill out of the air but also took quite a while.

    Great location - 15 mins walk into Kingscote. Large house with well equipped kitchen with all utensils that we needed & a great laundry room with washer & dryer. You do need to bring cooking essentials like oil & also laundry liquid and there is an IGA in Kingscote for anything forgotten. Good sized enclosed back yard that our dog enjoyed running around in. Loved the electric blankets on the main bed - it was definitely needed! Quiet neighborhood and it felt secure. Beach was directly opposite but it was not the weather for it when we were there.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was a great stay. Everything we needed there. Great location. Clean and spacious.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautifully furnished property in a stunning location! Our stay was very comfortable and relaxing.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2024

    9.0
    We loved our stay as we were very comfortable there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be better with a gate on the front porch to be truly dog friendly. Didn't know there was a nespresso machine otherwise we could have taken some pods with us.

    Location, comfort, appliances, heaters & electric blankets.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great spot, convenient to town, great holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Mattress needs updating

    Quiet location, good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV was really hard to work - we couldn't get channel 7 to watch the footy - the only free to air we could get was 9, other than thay it wanted you to login to apps. Instructions on how to navigate the TV would be welcomed.

    Location was amazing. Amazing views, short walk to good coffee. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Felt comfortable and homey. Good for accessing different areas of the island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fan in toilet scary to children and wakes everyone at night. Toilet seat needs tightening. Bunk bed ladder was wobbly.

    We’ll appointed, spacious, good position

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    view, atmosphere, amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Good location to use as travelling base
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds weren't that comfortable and many windows were unable to be opened. Also, don't flush the toilet while someone else is having a shower or they'll get burnt - very dangerous

    There was lots of room and the property was well equipped

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Baywater KI
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The backyard could be a little more maintained.

    Perfect location and stunning views.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Seaview

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    A perfect place to stay with everything a family could want.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing as it had everything you could want.

    Everything was perfect. We left shoes there and they were happy to post out.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable and comfortable, would happily recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints

    Liked that the location was so close to the water and also close to the centre of town.Host had supplied heaps of amenities.Very comfortable!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great place. Had everything we needed. Good communication with manager.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No mirrors in bedroom for hair drying.

    View Kitchen well equipped Beds comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Garden a bit sad....and someone should empty the rubbish bins ( all stuffed full on our arrival)

    Nicely decorated, well equipped house with relaxing outlook over the bay. A very comfortable base for touring Kangaroo Island.

    Stayed in October 2023

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