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Flour Cask Bay Retreat

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
383B Old Salt Lake Rd, Haines, SA, 5221
  • Prospect Hill
    14 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits
    29 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal
    33 min drive
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Self Contained Room

Self Contained Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

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The price is NZ$478
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Haines

When you stay at Flour Cask Bay Retreat in Haines, you'll be by the ocean and 14 minutes by car from Prospect Hill. .This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Buick Point and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from The Oyster Farm Shop.

What's nearby

  • Prospect Hill - 14 min drive
  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 20 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 29 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 33 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Sealink - 89 min drive

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tru Thai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KI Tru Thai - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Barista - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Flour Cask Bay Retreat

Hotel in Haines with free parking
Flour Cask Bay Retreat offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Haines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Flour Cask Bay Retreat
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Haines
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Hotel
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Hotel Haines
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Hotel
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Haines
Flour Cask Bay Retreat Hotel Haines

Flour Cask Bay Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect if you want to be away from everything. Its secluded and relaxing - with great views and plenty of wildlife about. Its completely off grid with solar electricity and water from tanks. The room has everything you need for a short or even and extended stay. Plenty of cooking equipment, a full sized fridge with freezer and tea and coffe with a kettle and microwave. We really enjoyed our 5 days here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is secluded and appears a little remote but is good as it is half way between Penneshaw and Kingscote. We saw more kangaroos on the driveway to the retreat than on the rest of KI. The host lives on the property and is friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming host, room extremely clean and well equipped. Beautiful property with abundant wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote and clean
The driveway up to the accommodation was very rough and 2km's long. Wouldn't want to do that in anything smaller than a SUV/4WD. Accommodation was very clean and tidy, has everything you need for a self catering stay. It's a long way from everything, so take supplies with you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from the host John. Clean room with all the necessities for our comfort. Very quiet retreat which was ideal for our getaway. We got in close contact with nature as we observed lots of kangaroos feeding and drinking water right in front of our room. We were lucky to see a koala in one of the trees in the backyard 😀. We were well looked after by John who gave us some tips on sightseeing the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. So quiet and serene. And John the host can show you the beautiful seaside views nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem off the beaten track
Wonderful stay at Flour Cask Bay! Began with a warm welcome from the proprietor, John, showing me all the amenities. The suite was well equipped: I had everything I needed to BBQ some local produce on the patio and unwind after exploring the island during the day. The service was outstanding; he even followed up and mailed me some personal items I had left behind! But be prepared, as it is a couple kms off the main route down a rough, gravel road, but well worth the drive for the peace and quiet.
See the local fauna right from the patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked our bright, light,airy and clean unit. There were nice touches, like binoculars to use, bird books to read, etc.We were looked after and felt very comfortable there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good scenery, will see lots of wildlife. Very modern and clean ammenities. However all information listed on website and other sites states is a husband & wife run accommodation- is only a man. Driveway is shocking for an accommodation venue (all other homes on road are cared for and maintained, so could be rectified) and suitable for 4WD/SUV only.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little retreat in very quiet and peaceful surroundings with nice view of countryside. All basic amenities you need, no oven tho. John was a great host, friendly and very helpful, even told us that he throws in an extra night free if you get stuck on island due to weather and ferry can't sail. Loved seeing kangaroos hoping around outside. 4wd vehicle best for roads!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely retreat!
We had an incredibly relaxing 3 night stay here and wished we could have stayed longer. Plenty of wildlife, especially birds (we spent HOURS watching them in the garden) echidnas and more roos than you can handle! John was a fabulous host, and facilities were immaculate. A home away from home 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet location to relax around kangaroos and birds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay on Kangaroo Island
Where to begin. Thanks - Thanks to John and Karon for being the most amazing hosts you could ask for when travelling. My partner and I visited Kangaroo Island in January and booked around end of November. We were quite fortunate to find this accommodation, as something like 80% of Kangaroo Island had been booked. How lucky we were! You drive up a very bumpy road to wide open fields (don't be worried when you are driving up the road - you will make it!). We were given a nice run down of things to do on the island, places we could eat at and closest town(s) to visit. The beds are extremely comfy and the self contained unit is cosy and good free WIFI for such a remote area. A nice breeze usually comes through and cools the house down on those hot days! In the evening, we were always visited by some Kangaroos, drinking from a strategically placed water bowl by John. We were also very fortunate to see an Echidna and Koala around the property (as well as hundreds of Kangaroos). On the last night, John so kindly showed us the most beautiful sunset and a perfect way to wrap up a holiday. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, quiet, peaceful location
Friendly hosts, John and Karen. You can learn a lot about the area and places to go from John. We even got the chance to feed a couple of wild goannas ourselves, as they regularly visit the building and John feeds them.

10/10 Excellent

Solo traveller, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Delightful Retreat
Lovely place with an opportunity to encounter lots of wild kangaroos in your backyard (literally). Recommended for those looking for a peaceful retreat away from the maddening crowd, amidst flora and fauna, yet close enough to the towns of Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote.

10/10 Excellent

DAA55, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to enjoy KI
Perfect location to enjoy most of what Kangaroo Island has to offer. Remote, peaceful but very well equipped and with plenty of local kangaroos for company as the sun goes down. Excellent hospitality and very helpful guidance on KI generally. Great find!

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serenity
We found the hosts very helpful and friendly. We loved how serene it was and the native wildlife. Simply decorated and spotlessly clean, we felt like the first people to ever stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Elliot, Ferny Grove Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kangaroos and Wildlife at the Back Door
Might be a bit off the beaten track, but it is quiet, Kangaroos to see morning and evening and sometimes during the day. Lots of birds and nice and quiet. Great hosts and a perfect place to base your explorations of KI.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the owners made us feel like one of the family
The new owners (John & Karon) only took over the retreat 6 months ago and are doing everything to make your stay as close to perfect as they can. They offered to take us round the property (200 acres) and go to the northern edge where it is possible to climb down the cliffs to a secluded beach (we didn't go as we just ran out of time). If you want to see animals, then you can't miss the Kangaroos that come out on mass, we also saw an Echidna that made my wife's day and they have tales of big lizards and an Koala coming onto the balcony. There are currently only 2 studio rooms at the retreat, but this may change as the owners have lots of plans. The owners live at the end of the house seen in the photos. The studio apartment has everything you could want and is very clean and new. Fridge/freezer, hob, toaster, kettle, sofa, TV, big bed, small bathroom with shower, pots, pans, etc, etc. The balcony is on the back of the house and runs along the length (trellis splits up the balcony) which is sheltered from the wind and with a small table and chairs is where you will spend most of your time. the Retreat is 5km down old salt lake road and then another 2km along its own driveway. On a clear night you will see a lot of stars as there is just nothing else around. On the last night we sat round with the owners and chatted until the small hours, they are very friendly.

8/10 Good

Janet, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded hideaway
Great place to get away from it all for a while. Wild life at your doorstep & host & hostess very helpful & friendly. Very clean & well equipped for home cooking.

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Temecula ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the best of our down under holiday
do not hesitate ! book a s a p ! very nice people, wonderful surrounding. in the middle of nowhere, look out of your room in the evening and see at least 10 to 15 kangaroos, enjoy a 20 minutes walk, encounter at least a kangaroo or an egneda, then decent a hill to the beach and enjoy your own private beach 3 km long. the owner drove us arount in his 4 X 4 to show the enviroment. the place has its own solar energy and cold and hot water supply. experience what the future can become! easy to reach from the ferry and last miles are on gravel but was not a problem for my passenger rental car. I could even get groceries in the owner his garden. we bought meat and groceries on the mainland (much cheaper) and took it to the island in a cooler, even a BBQ available. first evening we got lots of tips to visit the island we stayed 4 nights. fuel up before getting on the ferry.