Title: TOP Cheap Hotels in Baudin Beach for 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Baudin Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Baudin-Beach-Hotels.d6142018.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Baudin Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Baudin-Beach-Holiday-Rentals.d6142018.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Baudin Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Baudin-Beach.d6142018.Car-Hire-Guide)[Baudin Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Baudin-Beach.d6142018.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/budget.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Cheap Hotels in Baudin Beach ## Check availability on Baudin Beach Cheap Hotels Tonight [17 Sept - 18 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6142018&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [18 Sept - 19 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6142018&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [19 Sept - 21 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6142018&startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [26 Sept - 28 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6142018&startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Baudin Beach Cheap Hotels ## Find out more about Baudin Beach ## How to get cheap hotels in Baudin Beach? ✅ The **length of stay** in Baudin Beach often varies depending on the nature of the trip, but many travellers opt to stay for several days or up to a week to take in Baudin Beach's notable landmarks and points of interest. ✅  If you're looking for **cheap hotels in Baudin Beach** in 2025, book your hotel well in advance. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Top Baudin Beach Hotel Reviews ![The Fig Tree B & B](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4220000/4218800/4218776/a2edc1f4_y.jpg) ### The Fig Tree B & B 10/10 Excellent "Wide variety and generous quantity of breakfast options provided Host Leicia was welcoming and helpful. We will definitely stay here again should we revisit Kangaroo Island." 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You can scroll through a wide offering of accommodation choices with Member Prices to find the best deal for you and earn rewards. Guided by our site's helpful page filters, you can search by price per night, or by top amenities like free breakfast and free WiFi. If you're interested in affordable options near specific attractions, try filtering by location to refine your search. While you browse, click the heart button to keep track of your favourites so that you can return to them easily when you're ready to decide. Need a flight or a rental car along with your hotel? Choose from the Bundle and Save holiday packages and discover big savings by reserving transport at the same time. ### When is the best time for a budget trip to Baudin Beach? > Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Baudin Beach, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Baudin Beach is 395 mm. ### What is there to see and do in Baudin Beach? > You won't need to spend a fortune to take advantage of things to see and do in Baudin Beach. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that cost little or nothing at all. Enjoy the outdoors at Prospect Hill and Buick Point, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at Kangaroo Island Farmers Market. ### How can I get to Baudin Beach and get around on a budget? > Scoping out the transportation options in Baudin Beach can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 19.9 mi (32.1 km) away from the centre in Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote). Baudin Beach might not have many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see the area.