Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Reception
Fishing
Point of interest
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
73 Scenic Drive, American River, SA, 5067
  • The Oyster Farm Shop
    17 min walk
  • Buick Point
    18 min walk
  • Prospect Hill
    12 min drive
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    5 min drive

Room options

Waterview Superior

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Poolview

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bayview

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Poolview Triple

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Waterview Studio

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 22 mi (35.5 km) from Kangaroo Island Spirits.

What's nearby

  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 17 min walk
  • Buick Point - 18 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 26 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Farm Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The River Deck Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Reflections Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Lodge - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near The Oyster Farm Shop
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: AUD 29-30 for adults and AUD 12-21 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Reflections
  • Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 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 drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 security system, and a first aid kit
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
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Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge American River
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Hotel American River

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 303 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 303 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lingling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
no hot water for the shower. very basic configuration. The room I booked was supposed to have a "bay view" but most of the view was covered by trees. There is not much of a view for charging extra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and pillows were comfortable. Some of the maintenance was interesting. Staff were great although meal prices a bit expensive although guess products need to come from mainland. Food was tasty
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Donna, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area. Great view of bay. Most staff outstanding. Only exception - male staff person at desk Friday evening was checking us out early as we were leaving before desk opened Sat AM. Tour leader for large group arrived, and rather than finish checking us out, he had the nerve to ask us to come back later after he finished with group. Fortunately, the visiting tour guide had some manners and sensibility and told him to finish with us first.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like having to park out on the road
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamasin

Travelled with group
Very clean and easy check in/check out. Room was well sized and beds super comfy. Restaurants here were also the only place open for dinner in American River on some weeknights in the off season, so handy to be staying on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

fran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
our room was nice and roomy. excellent bed and the room was well appointed with mini kitchen, charging pads for phones and huge TV. The view of the ocean was wonderful. It is in a remote area so we had long drives to go see activities. Food at the hotel was limited and the breakfast was expensive for what was available and was not great!.They encourage not getting the room serviced but did not say what to do with the rubbish that built up over 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views over the water. Simple rooms. Bathrooms could do with a make over.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji liang

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent find.
I don’t usually start in mercure hotel but wasn’t much option on KI, this place is very special though ! Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zannat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, beautiful bay view and the food at the restaurant is fantastic. Extremely helpful staff, cleanliness to point. Will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opposite end of island from Seal Bay and Flinders Chase but still great for wildlife. Hotel provided fish for Pelican Feeding next to hotel which was a fantastic experience. Pool and restaurant good and staff really helpful and friendly. Recommend it as good place to stay on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed by the quality of the food in the restaurant, the incredibly friendly and helpful staff and the amazing salt water swimming pool. The darma wallabies grazing at night right next to the motel were just absolutely the classic Australiana!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Belleville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was quiet. There was walking trails and we were able to watch some Tameer wallbys playing in the evening. The restaurant was convenient and food was good. It was easier to find your way around and go to any place on the Island. The staff was friendly and very helpful answering questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taelah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location for accommodation! Only 30 minute drive from the Ferry, beautiful views, such a quiet and peaceful location, really felt like you were out in nature, it was very relaxing. The room was a good size, with nice little balcony with sliding door for nice airflow. The dining options were good, staff were very friendly! Would definitely stay here again if visiting Kangaroo Island again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay staff were amazing from stepping into the foyer ,we were x 3 60 year old girls on a 10 day trip to KI , we dinned at the Restuaurant again everything was perfect food. Wines,staff and the surroundings Thankyou and we will be back theodora ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom got a bit cramped when both hubby and I wanted to use the sink due to the door placement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Criselda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mercure is a quiet getaway in a beautiful and unique corner of Australia
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!!
Superb stay! All the staff were attentive, helpful, friendly and excellent. Room was comfortable, with a lovely bed. Fantastic bar/lounge and great restaurant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023