February 27, 2024
New ongoing initiative to support regional community partners
Baillie Lodges has launched a new initiative designed to offer mateship and connection to its regional community partners.
Read More…December 6, 2023
Baillie Lodges’ flagship property on Kangaroo Island returns
After almost four years in the planning, design and construction, Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has today reopened on the south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island. Southern Ocean Lodge’s original architect Max Pritchard and his team have led the recreation of the property and have included all the features guests loved best along with some considered extras, set for a new era of travel on Kangaroo Island.
Read More…August 30, 2023
KSL Capital builds scale in the US with 25 hotels and 3,800+ keys
Hersha Hospitality Trust in the United States, owner of luxury and lifestyle hotels in coastal gateway and resort markets, and KSL Capital Partners, LLC, the owner of Australia’s Baillie Lodges, have struck a definitive merger agreement to acquire Hersha Hospitality Trust in the USA.
Read More…August 15, 2023
Iconic Kiwi lodge to undergo “substantial redesign and build”
New Zealand’s Huka Lodge at Taupō is set to lead a new era of luxury travel with plans for a significant renovation by new owners Baillie Lodges now revealed.
Read More…April 12, 2023
Launch auction to give back to Australian community organisations
Baillie Lodges has confirmed the highly-anticipated reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge on 6 December 2023. The all-new ultra-luxury resort will debut just inside four years since it was leveled by bushfires in January 2020.
Read More…March 17, 2023
Baillie Lodges CCO discusses trends, challenges and more at Destination Australia
Baillie Lodges has flagged a potential opening of the reincarnated Southern Ocean Lodge before the end of 2023. As overseas demand for the luxury hospitality group’s Australia portfolio continues to grow from strength to strength, Chief Operating Officer Craig Bradbery has highlighted a number of key trends and challenges still facing Baillie Lodges, one year after the country’s international borders reopened to tourism following the pandemic.
Read More…September 7, 2022
Baillie Lodges unveils overhaul of iconic South Australia asset as guests return
Baillie Lodges’ reimagined The Louise has opened in the Barossa Valley following a $3 million makeover. Visitors staying at the property, or dining at The Louise’s restaurants – award-winning Appellation and the new Contour (formerly three75) – will appreciate a stylish and contemporary look and feel in line with the Baillie Lodges character.
Read More…August 29, 2022
Australian ultra-luxury hotel company makes a play at South America market
Baillie Lodges is expanding its portfolio of boutique ultra-luxury properties to South America after acquiring a majority state in Chile’s Tierra Hotels.
Read More…June 16, 2022
New look for Barossa Valley’s premiere lodge
Work is underway on Baillie Lodges’ redesign of acclaimed luxury lodge The Louise in South Australia’s Barossa Valley culinary country, with the reopening of the new-look property slated for 5 September, just in time for spring.
Read More…February 21, 2022
Baillie Lodges marks the start of rebuilding flagship Kangaroo Island retreat
The rebuild of Baillie Lodges’ Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, South Australia commenced on Friday [18 February 2022], with an official sod-turning ceremony. The original flagship property of the Baillie Lodges’ stable was destroyed by bushfires in January 2020.
Read More…February 11, 2022
Date set for soil turning for next iteration of Baillie Lodges’ flagship retreat
A soil turning ceremony next week at the site of the former Southern Ocean Lodge will signify the official start of rebuilding the next iteration of one of Australia’s most acclaimed resorts.
Read More…February 3, 2022
Queensland border restriction removal sees influx of interstate demand
The lowering of border restrictions to Queensland has driven increased demand from interstate markets for Baillie Lodges’ recently reopened Daintree-based luxury retreat.
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