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Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island

4.0 star property
Kangaroo Island Seafront welcomes travelers to an oceanfront escape where days are spent playing mini golf and evenings enjoying sunset dinners with sea views

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Kangaroo Island Seafront offers ocean views and garden surroundings for a peaceful beachside stay. Enjoy the outdoor pool, mini golf, and dine at The Kiosk restaurant overlooking the water. In-room WiFi and concierge services ensure complete relaxation.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Sorrento’s Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Sorrento’s Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Seafront Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Heating
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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1 Bedroom Villa | Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Sorrento's Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Seafront Room

  • Sleeps 3

Garden Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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Villa, Garden Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, Garden Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

About the neighborhood

Located in Penneshaw, Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island is near the beach. Sealink Ferry Terminal and Dudley Cellar Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dudley Conservation Park and Simpson Conservation Park. Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Penneshaw travel guide
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8 North Terrace, Penneshaw, SA, 5222

What's nearby

  • Sealink Ferry Terminal
    Sealink Ferry Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Penneshaw Penguin Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kangaroo Island Farmers Market
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kangaroo Island Sealink
    56 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Penneshaw Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Millie Mae's Pantry
    2 min walk
  • Fire and Smoke Ki
    2 min walk
  • Dudley Wines
    12 min drive
  • The Corridor Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island

Upscale motel by the ocean
At Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island, you can look forward to mini golf, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, The Kiosk, features ocean views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Kiosk

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1914
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AUD 100 (one-way), (up to 14 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kangaroo Island Seafront
Kangaroo Island Seafront Aparthotel
Kangaroo Island Seafront Aparthotel Penneshaw
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Seafront Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel Penneshaw
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Frequently asked questions

Does Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Does Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AUD 100 per person applies.

Where is Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Sealink Ferry Terminal and Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw. Kangaroo Island Farmers Market and Baudin Conservation Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 453 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa was wonderful. King size bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent clean cabin. Bed was comfortable with very clean linen. Ensuite reasonably new and worked well. Limited overall facilities but great for a one nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the comfortable bed .. room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Staff & service
Handy to the ferry. Friendly front desk. Nice view. Property is a bit tired but clean sheets and a hot shower was what I needed so I was happy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Good Breakfast, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The well thought out gardens and tranquil setting 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and very comfortable accommodation close to food outlets and a 30 second drive to the ferry terminal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Great location, clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emmah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room view of sea, and connection to local restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our short 2 night stay at Seafront. So close to the ferry and also to the Penneshaw Pub and other cafes and the local IGA, also the evening penguin spotting tour which was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a ks comfy bed and pillows, a roomy suite, a big fan and effective quiet ac easily keeping it cool in a hot day. Bonus is the breakfast options in the onsite cafe, delightful fresh and great sized serving of delicious big breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, good bed, clean, in house restaurant to have breakfast. (closed for dinner when during our stay)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heekyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and comfortable. Close to ferry and the park in front of hotel was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. My cooked breakfast was sensational in the attached ‘Kiosk’. The lady in reception was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice. Check-in was quick and service very friendly. It was clean and quiet and had everything we needed. Breakfast restaurant on property had very good food and coffee. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free use of laundry facilities - just buy or provide soap. Good advice of what to see with limited time on Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just located nearby the ferry terminal and tourist information center, which provides stunning views of the harbor. The room is so tidy, and the kiosk nearby really offers many dinning options. The staff there is very friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea views from Sorrento front rooms, able to sit on balcony window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good outlook. Close to shops and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Hotel has an amazing 180 deg view of the ocean - you can see both sunrise and sunset. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. There’s also a beautiful garden and small pool behind the hotel. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night in garden unit. Room was spacious and clean. Had a game of mini golf. Power went out on island for an hour, and Alison was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property ! We stayed in Spring'23. Overall, I don't think that it is value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As grew up in Penneshaw and my Dad was friendly with previous German owners, I loved the old photos in hallway, the original stair bannister, the swimming pool. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024