Beachfront hotels on Kangaroo Island

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts on Kangaroo Island. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn Kingscote, Australia

  

  Hotel. Situated on the shores of beautiful Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn features rooms with ocean views, free WiFi and a 32-inch LCD TV. Seaside Inn Kangaroo Island is 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Kingscote, the island’s largest town. The beach is directly across the street from the motel. It is a 15-minute drive from Kingscote Airport. A continental buffet breakfast is available daily at the on-site restaurant for an additional charge It is available from 07:30 until 09:00. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a tour desk. Free car parking is provided. Each room at Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn includes heating and air conditioning. Ironing facilities and a refrigerator are provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 182 AUD.

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• 2 Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge American River, Australia

  

  Hotel. 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 local produce, a swimming pool, free WiFi, tennis court, walking trails, wildlife spotting and free Pelican feeding. Each air-conditioned room features exceptional water views or stunning pool views. There is a small fridge, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilites and a private bathroom. Some rooms also feature a microwave, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. Take a self-guided nocturnal walk, come to the morning pelican feeding or walk the nature trail located on property grounds. Kangaroo Island Lodge is a 30-minute drive from both the Kingscote Airport and the Ferry Terminal at Penneshaw. Flexible cancellation policy for border closures applies This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 199 AUD.

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• 3 Aurora Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island Kingscote, Australia

  

  Hotel. Aurora 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 views. Our Bistro Restaurant offers an extensive menu made up of local produce and seafood. It is accompanied by Kangaroo Island's finest wines as well as spectacular views over the Nepean Bay. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés surrounding Aurora Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 199 AUD.

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• 4 The Anchorage Cottage Kangaroo Island American River, Australia

  

  Guest house. Situated in American River, 37 km from Christmas Cove Marina, The Anchorage Cottage Kangaroo Island features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and water sports facilities. 10 km from Haines and 11 km from Muston, the property offers a tennis court and barbecue facilities. The guest house also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the guest house the rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Salt Lake is 13 km from The Anchorage Cottage Kangaroo Island, while Pelican Lagoon is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 29 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.1

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• 5 Villas on the Bay Kingscote Kingscote, Australia

  

  Aparthotel. Offering a barbecue, Villas on the Bay Kingscote is located in Kingscote. All units are air conditioned and have a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area and/or terrace. All units feature a kitchenette fitted with a microwave and toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries in every unit. Towels are provided. The property also offers grocery delivery. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 275 AUD.

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• 6 Kangaroo Island Seaview Motel Kingscote, Australia

  

  Motel. Free Wi-Fi and spectacular views across Nepean Bay are on offer at Kangaroo Island Seaview Motel. Located on the main street of Kingscote, it has an outdoor courtyard with covered barbecue area. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a large verandah with outdoor seating offers views over Nepean Bay. Each room at Seaview Motel Kangaroo Island includes a bar fridge, TV, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Air conditioning, heating and electric blankets are provided. Some rooms also have a private bathroom. Located directly opposite Kingscote’s tidal pool, Kangaroo Island Seaview Motel is a 5-minute walk from Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre. Kingscote Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 230 AUD.

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• 7 Ashendens at Penneshaw Penneshaw, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Set in Penneshaw, within less than 1 km of Penneshaw Beach and 2.4 km of Christmas Cove Marina, Ashendens at Penneshaw offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and snorkelling. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The holiday home offers a barbecue. A car rental service is available at Ashendens at Penneshaw, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Deep Creek Conservation Park is 43 km from the accommodation, while Marina St Vincent is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 52 km from Ashendens at Penneshaw. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 8 Kepals on the Coast - Kangaroo Island Penneshaw, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Boasting sea views, Kepals on the Coast - Kangaroo Island features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.2 km from Penneshaw Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Little Conguinar Beach is 2.3 km from the holiday home, while Christmas Cove Marina is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 49 km from Kepals on the Coast - Kangaroo Island. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 9 Antechamber Bay Retreats Penneshaw, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Penneshaw in the Kangaroo Island region and Antechamber Bay Beach reachable within a few steps, Antechamber Bay Retreats features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. Offering sea or mountain views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a TV and Blu-ray player, wardrobe, a washing machine and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. Christmas Cove Marina is 25 km from the holiday home, while Baudin Beach is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 73 km from Antechamber Bay Retreats. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 10 Ocean Blue KI. Absolute ocean front, free WiFi Penneshaw, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Ocean Blue KI. Absolute ocean front, free WiFi provides accommodation with a balcony, around 500 metres from Penneshaw Beach. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are provided. Christmas Cove Marina is 1.8 km from the holiday home, while Deep Creek Conservation Park is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 51 km from Ocean Blue KI. Absolute ocean front, free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 11 Penneshaw Oceanview Apartments Penneshaw, Australia

  

  Apartment. This luxurious 4-bedroom apartment sits just a stone throw away from Christmas Cove boat harbor and only 820 metres away from the Sealink ferry terminal. Enjoy the views while you relax on the large upper balcony or stay indoors where large sliding doors provide spectacular sea views. There are 2 living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a laundry. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 12 Leeward 'tranquil beachfront' Kingscote, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Kingscote, within 5.6 km of Busby Island and 11 km of Cygnet River, Leeward 'tranquil beachfront' offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a garden. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The holiday home with a patio and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The holiday home features a barbecue. Kingscote Airport is 13 km from Leeward 'tranquil beachfront', while Nepean Bay is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 13 Armadale House - Kingscote Kingscote, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Featuring garden views, Armadale House - Kingscote provides accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 2.4 km from Busby Island. It features a garden, a terrace, sea views and free WiFi throughout the property. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Cygnet River is 13 km from the holiday home, while Kingscote Airport is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Kingscote, 16 km from Armadale House - Kingscote, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 14 Baywater Kingscote, Australia

  

  Holiday home. Featuring a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, Baywater features accommodation in Kingscote with free WiFi and sea views. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Busby Island is 4 km from the holiday home, while Cygnet River is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingscote Airport, 15 km from Baywater. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!