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Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Hotel in American River

Situated overlooking the calm waters of Eastern Cove in scenic American River, the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers a warm friendly welcome and features an award winning restaurant showcasing...

J
Jenny
From
United Kingdom
Lovely location and walks close by
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Price from
US$140.34
1 night, 2 adults

The River Suites, Kangaroo Island

American River

Located in American River, The River Suites, Kangaroo Island provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and sea views.

E
Elena
From
Italy
The view was amazing and the staff extremely kind. The breakfast room gives very homey feelings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews
Price from
US$197.94
1 night, 2 adults

MrandMrs Fish Cabins

American River

Featuring garden views, MrandMrs Fish Cabins is set in American River, 39 km from Christmas Cove Marina. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Great host who reacted quickly and pleasantly to any requests. The 6 cabins are well appointed and have all you need. Having koala in the grounds was an amazing experience and got to have dinner with fellow guests in the garden which was a bonus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$155.57
1 night, 2 adults

Kangaroo Island Coastal Villas

American River

Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities and views of sea, Kangaroo Island Coastal Villas is set in American River, 37 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

B
Blythman
From
Australia
Very helpful, polite, friendly - what more could you ask for.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$109.23
1 night, 2 adults

Gilligan's Kangaroo Island

Baudin Beach (Near American River)

Set 10 km from Christmas Cove Marina and offering a garden, Gilligan's Kangaroo Island offers accommodation in Baudin Beach.

S
Sandeep
From
Australia
Spotless cleaning , well organised
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$178.74
1 night, 2 adults

The Fig Tree B&B

Baudin Beach (Near American River)

Offering a terrace and garden view, The Fig Tree B&B is situated in Baudin Beach, 700 metres from Baudin Beach and 10 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

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IAN
From
Australia
Communication was excellent Clear instructions Generous with everything provided Needed anything we were well served Beach close ..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$71.50
1 night, 2 adults

Kangaroo Island Seaside Nature Retreat - Melalueca

Pelican Lagoon (Near American River)

Featuring garden views, Kangaroo Island Seaside Nature Retreat - Melalueca provides accommodation with a private beach area and a patio, around 22 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

K
Kevin
From
Australia
Quiet area, cosy tiny home and has everything you need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$166.82
1 night, 2 adults

Seaside Nature Retreat in Island Beach - Wattle

Island Beach (Near American River)

Seaside Nature Retreat in Island Beach - Wattle is a recently renovated holiday home in Island Beach, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden.

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Julian
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful location, facilities perfect, shower fantastic. And extremely comfy and lovely retreat. Lovely having the "local Roos" walking through in the evening. The beach is a 2 min walk and so beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$192.64
1 night, 2 adults

Baudin Beach Holiday Units

Baudin Beach (Near American River)

Featuring garden views, Baudin Beach Holiday Units provides accommodation with a garden, around 10 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

R
R
From
United Kingdom
This apartment had everything needed for a few nights' stay. The pictures don't really do it justice. There's more outside space, with BBQ, table and chairs, than the pictures show. It's next to the main road, so there's some traffic noise during busy times, but virtually nothing at night during our visit. Jane was very helpful and responded quickly to queries. Easy to access from Penneshaw even after dark. Good access to the eastern end of the island. Plenty of birdlife around too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$95.33
1 night, 2 adults

Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island

Kingscote (Near American River)

Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island is just 10 minutes' drive from Kingscote Airport. It offers both modern and historic accommodation, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and spectacular...

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Phil
From
Australia
the pool was great the hand soap and shampoo was amazing and a short walk to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Price from
US$141.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in American River and nearby

Situated in American River, 33 km from Christmas Cove Marina, Kangaroo Island Coastal Riverside Nature Retreat features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Set in American River in the Kangaroo Island region, Cooinda Holiday Village Cabins offers accommodation with free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

The View at Kurrara is set in Muston and offers a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Island Beach in the Kangaroo Island region, The Dunes has a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Located just 18 km from Christmas Cove Marina, TWO PELICANS Island Beach features accommodation in Island Beach with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Set in Pelican Lagoon in the Kangaroo Island region and Island Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Island Alive Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Featuring quiet street views, Just Beachy offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Seaside Nature Retreat in Island Beach - Wattle is a recently renovated holiday home in Island Beach, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden.

Budget hotels in American River and nearby

Set in Island Beach, 500 metres from Island Beach and 17 km from Christmas Cove Marina, Serenity at Island Beach offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Island Beach, 400 metres from Island Beach and 17 km from Christmas Cove Marina, Beachside Cabin No 2 at Island Beach provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free...

Situated in Island Beach in the Kangaroo Island region, Beachside Cabin No 1 at Island Beach has a patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Boasting lake views, of Stone & Wood guesthouse features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 29 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Strandmarken is situated in Island Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Ratcliff Cottage is set in Pelican Lagoon. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring garden views, Moonrise Cove provides accommodation with a private beach area, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 22 km from Christmas Cove Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Pelican Lagoon, within 21 km of Christmas Cove Marina, The Summit House offers accommodation with air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

What guests said about American River:

10

I stayed for 4 days and I could have stayed forever!

I stayed for 4 days and I could have stayed forever! The most beautiful, pristine place I have ever been to! The wildlife, bird life and scenery was so beautiful! The only noise I heard were all the birds singing and the gentle waves….stunning
Guest review by
Caroline
Australia
4.0

There’s literally nothing at American River except the...

There’s literally nothing at American River except the lovely oyster farm shop that has terrific seafood. If you go to Kangaroo Island, which is beautiful, stay at Kingscote. The Ozone Hotel has good food and rooms as a start.
Guest review by
Mark
Australia
8.0

Nice quiet area, pretty and not too far from Kingscote where...

Nice quiet area, pretty and not too far from Kingscote where there are some pubs, shops and fishing off the Jetty. If you're looking for a peaceful area to stay them American River is the place for you.
Guest review by
de'Brennel-Bourne
10

It is a beautiful little town, with friendly locals running...

It is a beautiful little town, with friendly locals running the shops providing delicious food and information on Kangaroo Island. Perfect place for if you like going out on the boat, kayaking or fishing.
Guest review by
Samantha
Australia
6.0

American river is quiet and has interesting history and...

American river is quiet and has interesting history and little walks. With driving after 6pm not recommended it is rather good that the restaurant is excellent. (some hire car companies offer NO INSURANCE COVERAGE if vehicles are driven after 6pm - because of likelihood of wildlife strike).
Guest review by
Sharon
Australia
8.0

It's a peaceful place and cool to see pelicans, black swans...

It's a peaceful place and cool to see pelicans, black swans and the rare glossy black cockatoos. However, there isn't really a swimming beach so it is maybe more for fishing trips than beach-goers. Staying in the hotel means you are limited to eating out and there are few options (the hotel is excellent but expensive) - 2 nights here was great but we were happy to move on where we had more options of activities and food for the rest of our trip.
Guest review by
Lucy
Australia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
American River is a small, quiet town located approximately half way between Penneshaw, where the ferry from the mainland arrives and the main town of Kingscote. It was an easy 30 minutes between. Cooinda was quiet, had a lovely view over the water, comfy bed, hot shower and the bonus of a good kitchen and seperate living area, if you wanted to self cater. It was good to have a space that wasn't a hotel room for a business trip.
Guest review by
KerrynC
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews
The host at this hotel is absolutely amazing! She’s super kind, warm, and goes out of her way to chat with all the guests. Her hospitality is top-notch, and the breakfast and coffee she serves are nice. It really made the whole trip feel extra special! Her exceptional service is so good that it makes you will ignore any minor cons elsewhere. I’d definitely stay here again or recommend it to family and friends
Guest review by
TZ-CHIAN
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
The hosts were friendly and gave us a lots of useful information to enjoy our stay. Full size fridge was very useful. Kitchen had all essential and outside bbq was a bonus. Beautiful garden, quiet neighborhood, koaras and tamar wallabies in the garden, short walk on the foot path to American River township, and the bush walking track.
Guest review by
.m.i.
Australia
From US$206.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Great hotel with everything you need, big room, great pool, and free washing facilities which was really appreciated! Lovely staff, who were super helpful!
Guest review by
Larnie
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Fantastic, quiet location in American River. Beautiful scenery, access to walks and local wildlife. Handy central location for exploring the island.
Guest review by
Alison
Australia