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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins

3.0 star property
Karatta beachfront cabins with kitchens

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Balcony
Fireplace
On the beach, white sand, snorkelling
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Lounge area
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Main amenities (9)

  • 2 cabins
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Snorkelling

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Terrace

Room options

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Fireplace

Cygnet

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fireplace

Stormy Petrel

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
476 Hanson Bay Road, Hanson Bay, Karatta, SA, 5223

What's nearby

  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park - 9 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Trailhead - 1 min drive
  • Flinders Chase National Park - 9 min drive
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 12 min drive
  • Remarkable Rocks - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicholas Baudin Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Remarkable Rocks - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins

Enjoy your visit to Karatta with a stay at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails and snorkelling. Cabins feature kitchens, fireplaces and furnished lanais.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 2 cabins
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Breakfast is available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.
    • Reception hours are 9 AM to 5 PM during Autumn and Winter, and 8 AM to 6 PM during Spring and Summer.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Private picnics

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Swimming 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

  • 2 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2015
  • Traditional architecture

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night

Policies

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 accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins Cabin
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins Karatta
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins Cabin Karatta

Frequently asked questions

Does Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as snorkelling and hiking. Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins also has a picnic area.
Does Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.
Does Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a furnished lanai.
What's the area around Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins like?
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins is on Hanson Bay, and a short 9-minute walk from Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Cabins Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

If you love an amazing view then this is the place that you want to stay. You could spend hours just watching the changing view during the day. We had a wallaby and her joey feed around the cabin which was lovely. Easy walk to the beach to enjoy either the beautiful beach or to enjoy some fishing. The bed was comfy but the couches could do with an update. We were lucky enough to not have anyone else in the other cabin as there is not enough separation or privacy if there was someone else there. Overall a wonderful stay but is starting to feel in need of a little TLC.
Karen, 5-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location which justifies the high price. Duplex apartment which was comfortable, but definitely not fantastic.
Craig, 3-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The isolation was amazing, I don’t think I realized the two cottages were connected to privacy could be an issue if the other people were chatty!
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The view from all of the rooms was absolutely stunning. We definitely recommend to book the Stormy Petrel Room as the bedroom looks out over the cliffs.
Tanya, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location and the serenity, the fishing was great and amazing views
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The view from these apartments is fabulous and it’s a short walk to the beach. BUT... there were significant water issues. It was impossible for two people to take consecutive short showers and both have hot water. Also, the tap water, rainwater, while safe to drink, tasted unappealing. The bed was fine and the cooking facilities adequate for simple meals, if rather cramped. We would try to find other accommodations another time where we didn’t feel that we were camping at a rather expensive price.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property is the best place to stay on Kangaroo Island. Ideal for relaxing and access to all the island.
Gil, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing - quiet, beautiful scenery. No TV in the cabins but we were not really there long enough anyway. Clean - firewood available. No internet connection except with Telstra xx No shops nearby so stock up.
Diane, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overpriced but recommended with caveat
At $300 a night these units are overpriced for the service provided relying on the natural features of their location to make them desirable. For $300 a night it is unusual to be told to make sure you take out the trash and clean and put away all dishes to enable the owners to manage a fast turnover and "avoid surcharges". For $300 a night I expect room service at least equivalent to a motel - they can take out the trash and do any minor wash up and still enable fast turnover so what is wrong with this mob other than attitude. Having to stuff kitchen paper under a dividing door to the adjoining unit to avoid overhearing every word of a normally lively family next door discussion was annoying.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

very spacious
Graeme, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Romantic Seculded Getaway
We stayed in the modern cabin and the views were amazing! Great location if you are looking for a secluded getaway to unplug. We ordered the pre-prepared breakfast and dinner package and everything was delicious!
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent view, great location. Modern cabin with adequate facilities. Made our holiday even more amazing.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great views, perfect location
Stayed here for 2 nights but wish we had booked for longer. We stayed in cabin Loch Sloy which was on the end of the row. It is a magical setting with the most amazing views but all the cabins have the same view. The staff in the wildlife sanctuary, which is where you go to check in were very friendly and helpful, let us check in early which was very welcome as it was raining. The cabin has a wood burner with plenty of firewood supplied, very cosy and warm. The cabin has a full kitchen with full size fridge making it great for longer stays. The kitchen could do with a bit of upgrading but otherwise it was great value for money and my husband and I had a great stay, taking walks on the beach and through the wildlife sanctuary spotting quite a few Koalas and Wallabies. Situated in a perfect location for easy access to all of the main attractions of that region of the Island. I would certainly stay here again. Wifi only available in the reception and no phone reception for us which quite nice for a short time.
Elaine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Southern Ocean View
The view from the cabin was spectacular of the Southern Ocean. We stayed in Stormy Petrel-one of the renovated cabins. Huge windows to see the ocean. There was ample space in the cabin for 2 people. The bed was a bit soft and the pillows were flat. I was surprised since it is one of the newer renovated cabins. We had a little problem when I booked the cabin through expedia. I reserved it using an American Express card but Hanson Cabins doesn't accept American Express. Luckily, I emailed and found out my reservation wasn't on file but the cabin was available. I sorted it out with the manager after several emails. We got a 10% discount on the noctural walk which was great. We didn't have time to do the free walk during the day. Overall a wonderful stay and would recommend the place especially since it is close to Flinders Chase National Park.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular views. Close to beach and attractions.
Beautiful and relaxing environment. We were able to see the tourist attractions early and return and relax at the end of the day.
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet piece of paradise.
Fantastic apartment in the middle of nowhere. Overlooking a pristine beach safe for swimming and snorkelling and a surf break out the back. Right next to Fliders Chase National park. Best of all - no mobile coverage or tv! Great place to get away from the rat race.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely site
We got a great price on this 1970s style beach shack. The view is stunning! Unfortunately we had the Montebello Room which was right next to the communal dining area and one night it was extremely noisy. We would stay again but try to get the room closest to the coast (and pay much more for that up-to-date and luxurious pad).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular views!!!!!
We stayed in one of the older cabins but it is very well maintained and clean! We are on a 30 day tour of NZ and Australia, so this was our 13th hotel to stay in. By far the best view ever during this trip or any other! Sitting on the porch watching the waves from this angle is unlike any beach trip we’ve taken! Normally the waves are coming toward you, here you see the waves from the side (if that makes sense)! You just have to experience it! Also, we highly recommend doing the nocturnal tour at Hanson Bay Wildlife Center! Very special!
Melissa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location, secluded.
The location is unbeatable and the cabins are beautiful. With only a few cabins and people anywhere near the site, we basically had the beach to ourselves. It was also really convenient to visit Flinders Chase. However, there were multiple compounding mix-ups with double booking the cabins. It all worked out fine, but the lack of cell reception at the site and difficulty contacting staff took away one of our three evenings just sorting it out. Also, bring some soap to wash the dishes as no soap was provided.
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

WHAT A LOCATION!!
Hanson Bay Cabins are a rare find in the world of modern travel. Tucked away in the most picturesque of locations, the six cabins are all that is located at the white sands & blue water of Hanson Bay. You have the beach to yourself, your have this little pocket of paradise to yourself, and all just a short drive from the highlights of Kangaroo Island being Flinders Chase National Park, The Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch. The remoteness of the cabins is their charm, so be prepared to pick up your keys about 10 minutes drive from the cabins. Expect to have to drive down 5km of unsealed road. Be prepared for limited Telstra reception. But this is all why these cabins are so remarkable. My advice. Book STORMY PETREL cabin. It is one of the two newer cabins, and has floor to celing windows looking out 180 degrees. It is worth every extra cent. Given this property is just 3km from the Southern Ocean Lodge which has a minimum rate of $5k for two nights - you can not get better value than staying at Hanson Bay Lodges.
Cam, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful beach side location
loved my stay at this beautiful beach side cabin. Be aware that there is no tv, no wifi and limited mobile coverage at this part of the island, and limited catering options (byo).
Kaylene, 2-night trip
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