Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge - American River

4-star waterfront lodge in American River with award-winning dining

Dining

The on-site Reflections Restaurant holds multiple awards, including the Best Australian Restaurant Award and the Award of Excellence. This dining venue serves seasonal local produce and is open for both breakfast and dinner. The hotel also offers a bar and lounge area for relaxed dining, with wine and champagne available.

Rooms

Every room at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers either water views or pool views through large windows. Select rooms include a microwave, toaster, and Nespresso coffee machine. The Deluxe Studio Waterview provides a balcony overlooking Eastern Cove, and some rooms offer a chaise lounge in the bay window.

Activities

The property features a saltwater swimming pool with a pool view and an outdoor tennis court for guest use. Guests can explore self-guided nature trails on the 7 acres of bushland, and borrow torches for nocturnal walks to spot wallabies. A daily pelican feeding takes place on the grounds, and walking trails near Pelican Lagoon are accessible from the hotel.

Location

Kangaroo Island Lodge is a 30-minute drive from both Kingscote Airport and the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal. The hotel sits on the shore of Eastern Cove in American River, with beaches and local wineries within a short drive. Guests have access to walking trails at the old cannery and can reach Flinders Chase National Park within an hour's drive.

Family

The hotel offers spacious family rooms with interconnecting options and a range of room types including Superior Queen Rooms with Pool View. A kids' menu is available in the restaurant, and outdoor activities like tennis and walking trails are suitable for children. The property has a picnic area and Sun terrace, providing additional space for family relaxation.

• Award-winning dining: Reflections Restaurant with Best Australian Restaurant Award
• On-site wildlife: daily pelican feeding and nocturnal wallaby walks
• Waterfront rooms: Deluxe Studio Waterview with Eastern Cove balcony
• Outdoor amenities: saltwater pool and tennis court
• Nature access: 7 acres of bushland with self-guided trails
• Convenient transport: 30 minutes to airport and ferry terminal