Won it three times, then retired
Every mark above was won by Naiko Retreat at Deep Creek. Naiko at the Bluff opened in August 2025 and has not been through an awards cycle yet.
Awards
Judged by the Tourism Industry Council of South Australia, with the state's tourism commission behind it. The Hall of Fame is not something you can enter — you arrive there by winning the same category three years running.
- 2023
Hall of Fame
South Australian Tourism Awards — Self-Contained Accommodation, after three consecutive wins
- 2023
Winner
SA Tourism Awards, Self-Contained Accommodation
- 2022
Winner
SA Tourism Awards, Self-Contained Accommodation
- 2022
Finalist
Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
- 2021
Winner
SA Tourism Awards, Self-Contained Accommodation
- 2021
Bronze
SA Tourism Awards, Ecotourism
- 2021
Number one in South Australia
Star Ratings Australia Gold List, self-catering category
5.0
Across 96 Google reviews, with no review below five stars.
Accredited
- EcoStar Accredited Business
- Quality Tourism Accredited Business
- Five-star Accredited Self Catering
- Well Traveller Partner
Also
Number one in South Australia on the Star Ratings Australia Gold List for self-catering, and a repeat Gold List achiever — both of which are calculated from guest review scores rather than judged.
Press
The Futuro does a lot of the work here. So does the fact that a building this considered sits at the end of six kilometres of dirt.
- Architectural Digest9 UFO-Inspired Homes Around the World
- Australian TravellerNaiko Retreat: A study in blissful solitude
- Sydney Morning HeraldThe best weekends away in South Australia
- DomainThe Futuro has landed: how a space-age pod became a massage-therapy room
- Signature Luxury Travel & StyleThe world's most extraordinary experiences
- GLAM AdelaideThe ultimate eco-luxe place to unwind
- SA WeekenderFeatured episode
- Discover with RAASeason 1, Episode 9
What people actually wrote
“We were lucky enough to visit Naiko once more, and enjoyed lovely walking weather, many dolphins enjoying the aquamarine waters, kangaroos, sheep, birds… beautiful skies and astounding views across to Kangaroo Island. Naiko is such an easy and comfortable escape from the city we could easily imagine ourselves staying for much longer.”
“Secluded paradise with the most spectacular view of KI. The private beach is delightful and the amenities are well-appointed. Bucket list item ticked off for sure!”
“For low impact luxury, the three-bedroom Naiko Retreat is hard to beat.”
“Unimpeded views over the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island are complemented by gorgeous modern design.”
“By far one of the most beautiful and well-presented properties I've stayed in.”
“As far as complete seclusion, privacy, and incredible views go, Naiko Retreat is hard to beat. Perched high up on the Fleurieu coastline, with only kangaroos for neighbours, time slows down and you breathe a little deeper here.”
