Louth Island, Australia
Rumi on Louth
Off-grid island resort
Off-grid island resort
Solar arrays and an on-site desalination plant keep the private island self-sufficient, with open water in every direction.
“I stayed at this really neat eco resort on its own island called the Rumi on Louth. They desalinate their own water, things like that.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Guests explore the private island by electric buggy, catamaran, and coastal walking trails.
Listed
Samphire serves green-lip abalone and King George whiting hauled from surrounding waters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Arrival involves a Mercedes transfer from Port Lincoln airport and a ride on an amphibious boat across the Spencer Gulf.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On private Louth Island in Spencer Gulf, reached only by amphibious craft from Port Lincoln.
The rooms
Suites look straight across Spencer Gulf, decorated in pale earth tones with wide glass doors opening to the water.
Restaurant
Samphire
The glasshouse dining room looks across Spencer Gulf, serving Southern rock lobster and dishes from a woodfired oven.
At the table
The cocktail bar curves behind vertical tiles, pouring South Australian wines and mixed drinks before dinner.
How it began
Matthew Flinders charted the island in 1802. It spent a century as a sheep station before conservation work brought back nesting shorebirds.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.