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Our top choices for American River 3-star hotels

1. Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn

A modern building with a large glass facade, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear sky.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 511 reviews)
Price: £123, includes taxes & fees, 24 Nov - 25 Nov, for Our top choices for American River 3-star hotels
Review: Free parking and nice cafes nearby, by Kapil

2. Villas on the Bay Kingscote

A residential street with houses, a gated entrance, and a clear sky.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 260 reviews)
Price: £153, includes taxes & fees, 7 Dec - 8 Dec, for Our top choices for American River 3-star hotels
Review: Lovely Manager who helped us to check in slightly earlier than normal which was very much appreciated. The villa had every kitchen item we needed for self-cooking while staying. There is also a washing machine in the Villa and a place to hang laundry in the little private courtyard. Great location in Kingscote opposite the jetty., by Vanessa

3. Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

A modern two-story house with large glass windows and a flat roof.

Location: American River
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 372 reviews)
Price: £102, includes taxes & fees, 11 Dec - 12 Dec, for Our top choices for American River 3-star hotels
Review: A fabulous place with wonderful staff., by Helen

4. The Ellson Hotel

A bed with white and beige bedding, a light green wall with vertical lines, and three framed pictures above the bed.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 145 reviews)
Price: £152, includes taxes & fees, 11 Dec - 12 Dec, for Our top choices for American River 3-star hotels
Review: Nice stay , by Tracy

5. Kangaroo Island Coastal Villas

A small, single-story cabin with a porch, a front door, and a window.

Location: American River
Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 83 reviews)
Review: Staff very helpful. Laundry had all we needed., by Thomas

6. Penneshaw Oceanview Apartments

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table, and chairs.

Location: Penneshaw
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 25 reviews)
Review: The view was great., by Lorraine

7. Kangaroo Island Bayview Villas

A living room with a television, a glass-top coffee table, and a sofa.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 39 reviews)
Review: Nice location, must recommend to others , by Nainesh

8. Flour Cask Bay Retreat

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue sea.

Location: Haines
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 39 reviews)
Review: The location is secluded and appears a little remote but is good as it is half way between Penneshaw and Kingscote. We saw more kangaroos on the driveway to the retreat than on the rest of KI. The host lives on the property and is friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our 4 day stay. , by Mary

9. Kirazz

A well-maintained lawn with a pathway, a bench, and a view of the sea.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 12 reviews)
Review: Arrived after dark and checkin instructions were good. Woke to a stunning ocean view, had everything you could want, renovated kitchen had good appliances ., by Tony

10. Oceanview Eco Villas

A spacious room with a large table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

Location: Nepean Bay

11. Lindsays of Kangaroo Island

A coastal house with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

Location: Penneshaw
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 11 reviews)
Review: Excellent accommodation with lovely, knowledgeable hosts. Great location, close to town. The views are spectacular. Sweet beaches nearby. Short drive to starting point of Island Tours. Highly recommend! Would definitely stay at Lindsay’s again., by Tamara

12. Gilligan's Kangaroo Island

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and dense greenery in the foreground.

Location: Baudin Beach
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 4 reviews)
Review: We stayed there for one night to catch the morning ferry. The property we originally booked is located at Baudin Beach which is 10 minutes drive to the ferry. Luckily, we got upgraded to another property in Penneshaw which is only 2 minutes drive to the ferry. This property is much bigger and a lot nicer. We love the smart TV that allows us to logon to our Netflix account. The kitchen has everything we need for cooking our breakfast. Very happy with the stay., by Anonymous traveller

13. Baudin House

A modern living room with a glass wall offering a scenic view of the sea and trees.

Location: Penneshaw
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 25 reviews)
Review: We loved the beautiful views, the location was excellent, within walking distance to cafes and other places to eat, short walk to beach. , by Jo

14. Trading Places

A residential house with a grey roof, a driveway, and a garden with various plants and rocks.

Location: Penneshaw
Guest rating: 6/10 (1 review)
Review: Good house in location that was convenient. Julie made effort to inform us re local attractions and options for eating out/visiting. , by Ruth

15. Sally's Kingscote Retreat

Location: Kingscote

16. The Rookery at Christmas Cove

A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean.

Location: Penneshaw
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 12 reviews)
Review: Sharon was absolutely lovely, the accommodation was spotless, updated and simply beautiful . By far one of the best places we have stayed. Would definitely stay here again., by Anonymous traveller

17. Blue Wren Beach House

Location: Penneshaw

18. Kangaroo Island Holiday Village

A compact room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a small living area with a sofa.

Location: Kingscote
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 21 reviews)
Review: The smell was unique but the location was nice. Very dated property , by Casey

19. Antechamber Bay Retreats

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a calm sea, and rolling hills.

Location: Willoughby

Top American River Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Address: 73 Scenic Drive, American River, SA, 5067, AU
Location: American River
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (372 reviews)
Review: Ejoyed our stay. A nice relaxing hotel with helpful staff, good resturant and nice rooms overlooking the sea, by Anonymous traveller, 7 December 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Villas on the Bay Kingscote

Address: 9-11 Esplanade, Kingscote, SA, 5223, AU
Location: Kingscote
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (260 reviews)
Review: lovely place to stay. no complaints., by Yealin, 14 September 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn

Address: 7 Cygnet Road, Kingscote, SA, SA5223, AU
Location: Kingscote
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (511 reviews)
Review: Great view, by Nick, 21 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Ellson Hotel

Address: 51 Chapman Terrace, Kingscote, SA, 5223, AU
Location: Kingscote
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 8.4/10 (145 reviews)
Review: Just a fantastic place to stay if you like chilling out and for a change a dip I the tidal swimming pool., by Anonymous traveller, 23 November 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

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