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Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Dinner served, local cuisine, pool views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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73 Scenic Drive, American River, SA, 5067
  • Place, The Oyster Farm Shop
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Buick Point
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sealink Ferry Terminal
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

American River

With a stay at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge in American River, you'll be 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Oyster Farm Shop and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Emu Ridge Farm Eucalyptus Distillery. .This beach hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Kangaroo Island Spirits.

What's nearby

  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Buick Point - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Prospect Hill - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Kingscote Tidal Pool - 33 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Farm Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Glossy Black Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Deck cafe on the wharf - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Beach hotel with a sauna and an outdoor pool
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This American River hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at Reflections, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.
Reflections - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: AUD 29 to 30 for adults and AUD 12 to 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Reflections

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 65.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 29 to 30 for adults, and AUD 12 to 21 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 65.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kangaroo Island Lodge
Kangaroo Island Mercure
Kangaroo Lodge
Lodge Kangaroo Island
Mercure Kangaroo Island
Mercure Kangaroo Island American River
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge American River
Mercure Lodge
Mercure Lodge Kangaroo Island
Hotel All Seasons Kangaroo Island American River
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Hotel
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge American River
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Hotel American River

Reviews

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful with making reservation and helping with itinerary plans. On site restaurant was good. Room was clean and simple, extra bed was brought in so three of us could stay. Extra amenities like wine, cookies and crisps were much appreciated. Definitely recommend for overnighting on Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus

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

Great stay at Mercure Hotel American River

Great stay. Lovely breakfasts. Housekeeping was excellent as was the attention of staff particularly ‘Jules’ who was always helpful and smiling. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylene

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dining, cooked breakfast and superb dinner. Up to date facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

The staff are very genuine.

We had great stay during low season with amazing staff. Unfortunately due to mother nature we had to leave the island 1 day early ... Our room was held incase no ferry was available . Great real fire to sit around and have a drink in the bar .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

2 Night stay

Such lovely and helpful staff! Very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is fantastic, the food was amazing and a very cosy and warm ambience with the fire going. The room was spacious and very comfortable. I would highly recommend Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not mecure standard
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This property did not live up to a Mercure standard Disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Staff unhelpful at checkin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
need more parking spaces for motel guess. also need wheelchair parking space for motel guess
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it has a welcome drink and nibbles.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, and relax
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Easy good sized rooms, good views great food and well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Property is dated but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bedding and linen were crisp and clean. The room itself was clean but smelt a little musty and there was evidence of previous water damage. Overhead light was partially burnt out. The half bottle of wine and cookies was a nice touch. The cable to the extractor fan for the bathroom was hanging down from the receptacle and could pose a danger. Overall the room felt tired and in need of an upgrade. It should really be advertised as a motel rather than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful outlook service cleanlines Overall very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is remote, with limited dining options beyond the hotel. However the hotel’s restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karl, Port moody

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location: The property is located centrally. This provides relatively easy driving to the main island sites and the ferry. Not walkable but that is the same for almost everywhere on the island. Staff: Wonderful.and helpful. Room: We had a water view room that had a ground level patio which we took advantage of every eveing. The room is a little dated and could use with updating. That being said it was good for a couple night stay and the the staff made up for this piece. Property: It has a pool, restaurant and pub. This made eating very easy as there are not a lot of options on the island. Overall It is what i expected. Enjoyed the stay at the property and the visit to the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025