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Reviews of Waves & Wildlife Cottages Kangaroo Island 3 stars

1-8 North-Coast Road, Stokes Bay Road, 5223 Stokes Bay, Australia

#1 of 5 hotels in Stokes Bay

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Review score

Based on 109 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Kangaroos Everywhere !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The roaming wild life

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Great animal experience. Beautiful & comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Owners were friendly & came every night I feed the kangaroos for my children.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place! Didn’t know there is fire before, sorry about the lost and hope recovery soon. Beach under cliff which is extremely quiet and beautiful! Saw koala on the way to room. Feed kangaroo and sheep with bread, owner said it is not best for them🤣, may be need some guide or a bag of food from here! Would love to come here again!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    I hope we will have the opportunity visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location! The view is spectacular, the kangaroos are so cute and the beach with the caves are amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay surrounded by wildlife and beaches!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing that I can remember!

    The location was perfect! Lots of wildlife and a beautiful setting! Lovely added extras!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Perfect place in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful view close to the beach and loots and lots of Kangaroos

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Ultimate Australian beach & wildlife experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the experience. We usually prefer 4/5 star rated hotels, and booked the cottages for the Australian experience and nature exposure. Beautiful views, white beach, great little cottage, kangaroos & sheep. Our island dream came true! Absolutely recommended!!!

    Its what you expect from a real Australian beach experience and the closest we got to kangaroos & koalas in our 6 weeks in Australia. You arrive to your perfect little beach comber, with a terrace & BBQ in front, a free view to the sea and sheep & kangaroos grazing before the house. The white sandy beach is only 5 minutes walk across the property. Inside you find all comforts, that a friend would leave you in their holiday home (wine, sauces, S&P, bathrobes, …) with a hotel level cleanliness. .

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in a special location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful views and close to the beach . Loved the kangaroos who roamed the property .

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much we don’t like. But think air con could make the property perfect. 2 out of 3 nights we stayed were around 35 degree during the day. It wasn’t too hot to sleep at night but pretty warm till late night.

    Beautiful view. Look over Stokes Bay from balcony. Thanks Paul and his family (including their dogs, cat and sheep) for their hospitality . With Paul’s help, we were surrounded by wild kangaroos. Whole family enjoyed the unique experience. Now they also provide wifi.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Amazing magical unbelievable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nothing Perfect from start to finish

    This place is just amazing The amount of wildlife around the cottage is absolutely astonishing I would go back just to stay there The cottage are nice well equipped very comfortable and the owners are super nice kind and spare no effort to make your stay amazing The landscape are stunning Koalas, kangourou and wallabies are in big numbers Great birds Lizards and the famous special mammal with spikes I forgot the name Kangaroo island is magic My wife who has done many safaris in many countries rates it higher than Brazil, Kenya , Botswana and India And in Kangaroo island this is the place to be Will return soon

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    A perfect cottage overlooking the sea with lots of friendly kangaroos around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing view. We received a lovely welcoming letter, such a rare thing these days. The cottage was very clean and had everything one needs.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wave and wildlife cottages was magical. Great location, beautiful beach, views and so much wildlife.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Amazing will be recommending to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no complaints or nothing we didn’t like.

    To the amazing views of Stokes Bay to the amazing sunsets to watch from the balcony of your cottage. You will get to see nature’s beauty at its best. The wildlife on your doorstep we had kangaroos, echidna sheep and a dog visit on a regular basis.Centrally located to drive to all Kangaroo Island has to offer.The serenity of the waves and wildlife was just what we wanted and it exceeded our expectation. First time to Kangaroo Island and loved every day we were there. Couldn’t recommend a better place to stay. Stokes Bay cafe was ideally located a short walk or drive and the food was exceptional.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    10
    Awesome location, great accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Awesome location and stay at these beautiful cottages, which are on a large area overlooking Stokes Bay and surrounding hills. Kangaroos and sheep grazing out the front. Great communications from the owners and finding a local bottle of wine and honey was a welcome surprise The cottage was very spacious and fully furnished with all the essential amenities including cooking. The cabins are very well spaced apart to ensure privacy. Stokes Bay Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in Australia is a short walk away. Amazing sunset views from our balcony our very own backyard. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Kangaroo Island.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning views, abundant wildlife

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water issue on arrival although owners were very responsive. Driveway was very rough on small car. Frustration with trying to find commercial tv channels. Suggest hanging space for wet jackets, etc and/or long hanging space.

    Location, welcoming note and samples, friendliness and responsiveness of owners. Overall, was an excellent break and we were able to wind down and relax in the welcoming environment.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Best place on KI!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was by far the best stay of our trip to South Australia. A bit off the beaten path for KI but BEAUTIFUL VIEWS and VERY FRIENDLY owners. BOOK THIS PLACE! They are amazing and have tons of kangaroos around (and lambs at the moment as well) (which we got to feed both). Paul even got a fire going for us on our second night which was amazing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water quite patchy.

    Cosy cottage situated on a cliff above Stokes Bay Beach. Cottage had the basic essentials in a remote location. Wonderful sunset over the ocean. Good heating for winter.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    9.0
    A special place to enjoy the wild landscape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    True waves and wildlife experience with kangaroos at the verandas, Tammar wallabies on the headland and beautiful wave vistas throughout the day.Extraordinary!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower head

    Great location, supplies, view, BBQ and roos

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Stunning, picturesque
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is stunning. Stokes Bay Beach is gorgeous, as is nearby Snelling Beach. It is roughly equidistant between the East & Flinders Chase so although you need to drive each way, you can decide what to do based on the weather. Owners, Paul & Katja, are very friendly & quick to respond to any questions. Very quiet& peaceful. Lots of wildlife at your door. Kitchen hadeverything we needed. A lovely place to stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    the evening sunsets were spectacular. the wildlife around the site were plentiful, we would defiantl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing to dislike about Waves and Wilderness.

    the location was secluded but within easy driving to most tourist locations. we travel with our own supplies to accommodate our dietary needs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    So much wildlife, truly authentic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I absolutely loved this place. It is right above/next Stokes Beach, which was voted best beach in 2023, and has some of the best sunsets I have ever seen. When you have breakfast, kangaroos are hopping everywhere around your window (if you prefer to eat indoors). There are koalas in the trees a bit further and at dawn the wallabies come out. The owners make sure you have everything and even let us hand feed the kangaroos. I really enjoyed the silence of nature at night, this was my best sleep on my Australian travels (amazing blanket and pillow as well).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we did not like just a suggestion that it woulld be a geeat addition to have a comfy chair / lounger on the verandah.

    Location, location , location. Just stunning. Cabins were well equipped. Check in was easy.

    Stayed in February 2024

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