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Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island

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A dining area with tables set for two, large windows with a view of the sea, and a wooden ceiling. - Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island (American River)
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant. - Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island (American River)
A coastal landscape with trees and a view of the sea. - Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island (American River)
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, wicker furniture, and red umbrellas. - Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island (American River)
A pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea. - Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island (American River)
Consider a stay at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

Standard Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

American River is home to Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island. Prospect Hill and Sealink Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Visit our American River travel guide
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Bayview Road, American River, SA, 5221

What's nearby

  • Three seals resting on a sandy beach.
    Seal Bay Conservation Park
    54 min drive - 57.5 miles
  • The Oyster Farm Shop
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Buick Point
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool
    30 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
    31 min drive - 29.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Samphire Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Reflections Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • The Shed
    4 min drive
  • Glossy Black Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • KI Tru Thai
    13 min drive

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island located?

Situated in American River, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Oyster Farm Shop and Buick Point. Prospect Hill is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly, helpful owners, beautiful setting and sea view, good food, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice place

Nice place, nice people. Nobody at reception when we arriv3d, had to wait a good 15. Restaurant is excellent with fresh products.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and Charming!

We had a lovely stay! It was so quiet and the owners were really helpful, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiäres Hotel

Ruhig gelegenes familiäres kleines Haus. Sehr gut gepflegt. Geräumiges Zimmer mi Ausnahme des Bads. Dusche etwas sehr klein. Hervorragendes Restaurant und sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice hotel

The breakfast and dinner is fatastic! Better than many famous restraurant! The view is beautiful as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely & friendly spot in American River

The views from the rooms are just stunning, especially the morning when the birds are signing and in the evenings when the sun is setting. Steve and Kim are as friendly as can be, and really made our stay wonderful. The rooms have a small fridge, so it's easy to store snacks & such if you don't want to eat at the restaurant. Just check in with them ahead of time about the dinner service hours so you aren't caught off guard. American River has a small store and petrol, so it's a good spot for basing your island explorations.
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice small inn, with great views

Wanderers is a very nice small scale B&B/Inn. It is in American river. Rooms have great views and are comfortable.. The rooms are modern and the fittings excellent.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Moderate; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant; got the executive room (#9), away from all other rooms, great privacy.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, Nothing special, Old; Value: Over-priced, Could be better; Service: Sufficient, Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Ordinary; Value: Over-priced; Service: Tardy; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Very overpriced and didn't include breakfast. The whole facility is tired and run down
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Unpretentious, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Chris was great!; Cleanliness: Pleasant; NA
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Over-priced; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless; Cost very high in relation to services delivered
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018