Situated overlooking the calm waters of Eastern Cove in scenic American River, the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers a warm friendly welcome and features an award winning restaurant showcasing local produce, a swimming pool, free WiFi, tennis court, walking trails, wildlife spotting and free Pelican feeding. Each air-conditioned room features exceptional water views or stunning pool views. There is a small fridge, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilites and a private bathroom. Some rooms also feature a microwave, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. Take a self-guided nocturnal walk, come to the morning pelican feeding or walk the nature trail located on property grounds. Kangaroo Island Lodge is a 30-minute drive from both the Kingscote Airport and the Ferry Terminal at Penneshaw. Flexible cancellation policy for border closures applies

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Petercc85
    Australia Australia
    Great place to visit kangaroo island. Very nice location, very close to wildlife. The staff were extremely accommodating, and the restaurant and breakfast crew were very nice. The rooms are a bit old, but everything is very well looked after,...
  • Larnie
    Australia Australia
    Great hotel with everything you need, big room, great pool, and free washing facilities which was really appreciated! Lovely staff, who were super helpful!
  • Terri
    Australia Australia
    Location The surrounding views and wildlife Friendly staff TV options in room Large bed Pool Take away pizza
  • Caroline
    Australia Australia
    The location was amazing, down a very quiet road and amazing sea views! Was stunning!I don’t think there would be anything I’d change! Perfect!
  • Geoff
    Australia Australia
    We recently enjoyed 2 seperate short stays on the same trip. We were left really impressed by the very friendly staff and the location. The restaurant is also top notch. We managed to spot 5-6 koalas one evening in the trees in the streets...
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Clean, friendly staff, bottle wine and chips complimentary was a nice surprise
  • Sharyn
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location , quiet and peaceful .. easy to get to other Island Attractions.. Water view room was spacious , comfortable and well equipped….appreciated all the little complimentary extras .. All staff were friendly and efficient .. would stay...
  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    The location was idyllic and peaceful right on the water.
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    Clean and comfortable beds Staff helpful and friendly
  • Irke-marjen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice view from the balcony on a beautiful location and a spacious room. A very nice served breakfast and several opportunities for good food in the evening. And a nice swimming pool!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Reflections
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposBankcardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

  • The prices at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Studio
  • Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Beachfront
    • Happy hour
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beach
  • Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge is 0.7 miles from the centre of American River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Reflections