Published Thu, Jan 31, 2026
The food was delicious. Shared scallops & arancini balls, duck main & followed by an affogato. Service was great. Beer on tap and local wines highly recommended.
Designed to blend with its surroundings, Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge sits in bushland overlooking American River Bay. Well positioned in a region popular with nature lovers and adventure seekers, this Kangaroo Island hotel is close to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and provides a truly idyllic getaway. Offering 38 rooms with pool or water views, Mercure Kangaroo Island features a restaurant, bar, pool and conferencing facilities.
Kangaroo Island hotel is close to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and provides a truly idyllic getaway. Offering 38 rooms with pool or water views,
Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's great wilderness destinations, is best known for its magnificent coastal views, unique landscapes, uncrowded beaches and fascinating wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, Australian sea-lions, New Zealand fur seals, Little penguins and an abundance of bird life. A perfect and central location to discover Kangaroo Island.Quality accommodation, comfortable guest rooms, friendly service, delicious restaurant food and superb Kangaroo Island wines.For wildlife lovers, Kangaroo Island does not disappoint. Check out playful sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park, meet large birds of prey at the Raptor Domain, or take a guided penguin tour one evening to see some of the island’s most famous residents. Be sure to take in an old lighthouse and look outs to get a historical perspective on the island. Kangaroo Island Lodge is situated on the banks of Eastern Cove in American River, with all rooms perfectly perched offering exceptional water views over the bay. Amid lush coastal vegetation, KI Lodge is designed to blend in with its natural surroundings. There is no better place to unwind and to enjoy the peace and tranquility.Kangaroo Island Lodge is nestled on a hillside in lush native bushland. The seclusion of this area allows for the abundance of wildlife to roam free.
Kangaroo Island hotel is close to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and provides a truly idyllic getaway. Offering 38 rooms with pool or water views,
These modern and newly renovated rooms offer air-conditioned comfort and have been designed with the natural environment of Kangaroo Island in mind. It features a private en-suite, fridge, spacious sitting area and TV. No rollaway.
Offering gorgeous bay views, the Superior Room reflects its natural surroundings. Along with modern facilities, it features air-conditioning, a private en-suite, TV and spacious sitting area for absolute relaxation. Up to 2 adults and 1 child.
Enjoy panoramic Eastern Cove water views in the spacious Studio Room. Air conditioned, it features rammed earth walls in ochre tones,large flat screen TV, microwave, toaster, IPOD dock, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Choose either a double or twin config
Comprising two Studio Rooms with a secure interconnecting foyer,the Two Bedroom Studio Suite is ideal for families or small groups. Choose a double or twin configuration and enjoy additional space and convenience. Up to 6 people.
Our chef Mr Adam WOODS & Mrs Lisa STEVENS welcomes youReflections Restaurant offers a warm ambience and a tempting menu specialising in seasonal local produce and fresh seafood. Choose from an alfresco dinner, a BBQ under the stars, or an intimate meal indoors.
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Reflections Restaurant
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Reflections Restaurant offers a warm ambience and a tempting menu specialising in seasonal local produce and fresh seafood. Choose from an alfresco dinner, a BBQ under the stars, or an intimate meal indoors. |
Fireside Bar
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Choose from a selection of local beers, ciders or wine to enjoy on the terrace whilst watching the night set over the Bay and relax by the open fire place in winter. |
KI Lodge offers a range of facilities to entertain guests. It boasts the largest crystal blue salt water swimming pool on Kangaroo Island, with breathtaking views over the bay, the perfect way to relax on a warm day or balmy evening. There is also a toddlers paddle pool adjacent to it and two sauna rooms with change rooms and showers nearby. For the more energetic, we have a full size Tennis court with racquets and balls available.KI Lodge is intimately positioned amongst a unique range of local flora and fauna. Take a complimentary Nocturnal torch light stroll around the grounds to spot wallabies and possums after dinner, join our "staff" pelicans for their breakfast feeding on the beach or take our self guided intrepretive trail walk (also complimentary) to really appreciate just how satisfying this relationship to nature can be. The Lodge has its own colony of the spectacular and very rare Red Tailed glossy black cockatoos living in the Sheoak trees at the rear of the property. People come from all over the world to see them as they fly across the ravines and coast around us. We can lend you binoculars and guide books: just ask!Indoors, play a board game, borrow a book from our modest library or perhaps shoot a game of pool.A full size BBQ and facilities are available under the vines in the al fresco area adjacent to the pool.
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Swimming Pool
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Crystal blue salt water swimming pool on Kangaroo Island, with breathtaking views over the bay, the perfect way to relax on a warm day or balmy evening. There is also a toddlers paddle pool adjacent to it and two sauna rooms with change rooms and showers nearby. |
Tennis Court
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For the energetic, we have a full size Tennis court with racquets and balls available. |
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Based on 920 reviews
4
Sleep Quality
4.2
Location
4.1
Rooms
3.8
Service
4.3
Value
3.8
Cleanliness
4.1
Published Thu, Jan 31, 2026
The food was delicious. Shared scallops & arancini balls, duck main & followed by an affogato. Service was great. Beer on tap and local wines highly recommended.