Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in American River with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Restaurant
Lake
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, Balcony, Sea View
Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Bayview Road, American River, SA, 5221
  • The Oyster Farm Shop
    17 min walk
  • Buick Point
    18 min walk
  • Prospect Hill
    12 min drive
  • American River, SA (RCN)
    6 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

American River

At Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of The Oyster Farm Shop and Buick Point. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a library. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class American River guest house include Prospect Hill and Beyeria Conservation Park.

What's nearby

  • The Oyster Farm Shop - 17 min walk
  • Buick Point - 18 min walk
  • Kangaroo Island Spirits - 27 min drive
  • Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Penneshaw - 29 min drive
  • Sealink Ferry Terminal - 30 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malibu Lodge - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island

Guesthouse in American River with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star American River guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1973
  • Business facilities
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island offers 8 accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. This American River guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Yep, Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island has a free self car park.

Does Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island have a pool?

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island has an outdoor pool.

What makes Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island.

Is Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Washington DC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly, helpful owners, beautiful setting and sea view, good food, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Nice place, nice people. Nobody at reception when we arriv3d, had to wait a good 15. Restaurant is excellent with fresh products.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alice, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and Charming!
We had a lovely stay! It was so quiet and the owners were really helpful, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely & friendly spot in American River
The views from the rooms are just stunning, especially the morning when the birds are signing and in the evenings when the sun is setting. Steve and Kim are as friendly as can be, and really made our stay wonderful. The rooms have a small fridge, so it's easy to store snacks & such if you don't want to eat at the restaurant. Just check in with them ahead of time about the dinner service hours so you aren't caught off guard. American River has a small store and petrol, so it's a good spot for basing your island explorations.

8/10 Good

John, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small inn, with great views
Wanderers is a very nice small scale B&B/Inn. It is in American river. Rooms have great views and are comfortable.. The rooms are modern and the fittings excellent.

8/10 Good

Caio, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Moderate; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant; got the executive room (#9), away from all other rooms, great privacy.

6/10 Okay

Carolyn, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, Nothing special, Old; Value: Over-priced, Could be better; Service: Sufficient, Polite; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

6/10 Okay

Ruth, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Ordinary; Value: Over-priced; Service: Tardy; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Very overpriced and didn't include breakfast. The whole facility is tired and run down

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Unpretentious, Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Chris was great!; Cleanliness: Pleasant; NA

8/10 Good

Geoffrey, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Over-priced; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless; Cost very high in relation to services delivered

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Familiäres Hotel
Ruhig gelegenes familiäres kleines Haus. Sehr gut gepflegt. Geräumiges Zimmer mi Ausnahme des Bads. Dusche etwas sehr klein. Hervorragendes Restaurant und sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel
The breakfast and dinner is fatastic! Better than many famous restraurant! The view is beautiful as well.