Enjoying an idyllic location overlooking Smith Bay, on Kangaroo Island’s north coast, Providence Guest House is an intimate and stylish B&B sitting within lush native gardens that teem with wildlife. You’ll stay in one of just three spacious rooms within a Tuscan-inspired whitewashed villa. Each has its own character and private outdoor space, whether on a balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside or a paved veranda facing the ocean. All have en suite bathrooms, and one has its own open-air hot tub.
Your host will provide a cooked or continental breakfast each morning, as well as dinner if arranged in advance, with dishes using fresh local product from the island wherever possible. They’ll also share insiders’ recommendations on how to make the most of your time on the island, and encourage you to explore the grounds before breakfast for a chance to see kangaroos and other wildlife before they retreat from the heat. They’re also happy to take you out after dark to see nocturnal species that make the garden home.
OUR OPINION:
Not only do we love the ocean views here, but it has a real home-from-home feel thanks to the generous hosts. Native wildlife roams the grounds, and you’re well placed for exploring the island’s highlights.
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Rooms
The well-appointed suites in the main villa enjoy the warm light of the sunrise and sunset. The Spa Room and Courtyard Room downstairs open out onto a paved veranda with sweeping views of Smith Bay, and the former has an outdoor hot tub that makes the most of these vistas. Upstairs, the French windows of the Balcony Room lead to a private balcony with views over the surrounding countryside, perfect for night-time wildlife watching.
All rooms are en suite and sleep two guests, although a third bed can be added to the Courtyard Room.
Location
The villa is within strolling distance of Smith Bay’s beach, surrounded by farmland and sitting in a southern European garden in keeping with the villa’s style. You’re well placed for exploring the island’s renowned wildlife and native flora while still just a 15-minute drive from Kingscote Airport or 50 minutes from Kangaroo Island’s ferry terminal.
Food and drink
- Homemade breakfast served in the courtyard each morning — choose bacon and eggs or continental-style croissants, fruit juice, and gourmet freshly baked muffins.
- Dinner with wine can be arranged in advance and uses locally sourced ingredients.
Tour ideas in Kangaroo Island
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Providence Guest House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Stranraer Homestead
Kangaroo Island
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Twelve thousand years ago Kangaroo Island was part of mainland Australia. The Ice Age and low sea levels allowed the Island to be populated with an amazing array of wildlife. Kangaroo Island鈥檚 plants and animals are now isolated and are clearly different from their mainland relatives.
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Kangaroo Island and nearby places
- Fleurieu Peninsula 99 kilometers away
- Adelaide 130 kilometers away
- Coorong National Park 186 kilometers away
- Barossa Valley 173 kilometers away
- Eyre Peninsula 230 kilometers away
- Clare Valley 221 kilometers away
- Robe 272 kilometers away
- Murray River 313 kilometers away
- The Gawler Ranges National Park 380 kilometers away
- Baird Bay 393 kilometers away