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Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island

4.0 star property
Motel in Penneshaw with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Villa, Garden Area | View from room
Seafront Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
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

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Sorrento’s Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sorrento’s Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Seafront Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Seafront Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 Bedroom Villa | 1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sorrento's Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Seafront Room

  • Sleeps 3

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  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Villa, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, Garden Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 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

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 looking for area attractions can visit Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum and Kingscote Tidal Pool. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
8 North Terrace, Penneshaw, SA, 5222

What's nearby

  • 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 - 3 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Beagle Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Smoke Ki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dudley Wines - ‬12 min drive

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 barbecue grills
  • 1 meeting room, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • 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

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
Kangaroo Island Seafront Penneshaw
Seafront Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel Penneshaw
Kangaroo Island Seafront Motel Penneshaw
Kangaroo Island Seafront Motel
Kangaroo Island Seafront
Seafront Kangaroo Penneshaw
Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island Motel
Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island Penneshaw
Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island Motel Penneshaw

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 at Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island?

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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Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 441 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sulert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical feel and well looked aftwr
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

Peter

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

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

Deepthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and are spacious with good staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Very happy will re visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The villas are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

This accommodation was excellent. Highly recommend

Only had one night but wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked king room with water view to stay for 3 nights 4 days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. On third day we discovered scaffolding erected obstructing view and incredible buider noise fron assembling the scaffolding. There was no notice, no apology, no explanation from the staff. Not happy at all, they could have handled better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoyed the experience and would stay there again - not really much else to say.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had beautiful gardens and a quite and calm atmosphere. The staff were amazing!
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

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Garden villas were cute
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great base
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to the ferry landing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is very close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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