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Reviews of Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island 4 stars

49 North Tce, Penneshaw, 5222 Penneshaw, Australia

#16 of 22 hotels in Penneshaw

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Review score

Based on 470 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very poor internet

    5-min from ferry port… they assisted in getting ferry tix at a discount

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    Super friendly staff and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    I loved this place - it reminded me of 'Home and Away' and the staff were super friendly. Delicious breakfast and fantastic pub in the village which served great food. Much nicer than we thought it would be and we highly recommend. Kangaroo Island has been the highlight of our time in Australia so far and definitely worth visiting.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Nice view.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable base to explore Penneshaw from and access the ferry.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location in Penneshaw. Comfortable largish motel style room with seaward facing balcony. We were there in winter so didn’t make use of the facilities and there was some maintenance, renovation work happening. Reception staff were friendly/helpful. Easy access to ferry in morning. Also didn’t partake of onsite breakfast. Crockery and cutlery supplied but no toaster or microwave.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful start to a holiday on Kangaroo Island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought the breakfast was a little expensive so we declined and picked up something from the IGA around the corner.

    We arrived by ferry which is about 500m from the hotel and were able to check in straight away. It was great to be able to park across the road, unpack and relax on the balcony as the sunset and admire the view.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grounds were undergoing an upgrade, so currently it's a bit all over the place outside, but by summer I'm sure it will be amazing

    The staff were super accommodating after multiple ferry cancellations due to weather conditions.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No major defects. All good.

    Situated in Penneshaw, which is not the largest town, but it is close to the ferry terminal. Also close to pub, the town's main eating place for tourists. The hotel was comfortable and clean and the staff were very pleasant. They will make a ferry booking for you at a discounted price, when you book a hotel room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long way to bring your luggage in from the car, especially as we were on 1st floor!

    Great location across from water. Good big comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    7.0
    Very suitable for a one night stay at /near the ferry terminal
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No microwave in the unit - yet some cooking equipment provided???

    Luggage storage on arrival when rooms not available. Very close to ferry terminal and ample car parking available.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Convenient, comfortable, costly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More expensive than we expected. TV reception was very dodgy but we had our books 😊

    Reception was excellent. Location exactly what we needed for an early ferry to the mainland. Bed was lovely with beautiful sheets.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Convenient location, comfortable room and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Good Location, Comfortable & Affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room didn’t have a toaster but we had friends staying too & their room did.

    Overnight stay prior to doing a circuit of the island. Comfortable, clean & tidy with private balcony having an outlook to the ocean. Pool area looked good although too cold when we were there. Reception staff were polite & accommodating. The pub easy stroll for dinner & drinks. IGA close for any grocery items.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    Great location in middle of town and easy to walk to all facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location waterfront view, easy to walk to anything in town

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could of done with a extra lounge chair, bed waa a bit soft . Stairs got a bit tiring to walk up and down

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location with a comfortable bed. I can’t speak highly enough about the staff. Professional, helpful and did a grea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous location. Super helpful staff. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Clean, comfortable room with ample space in a quiet location and a beautiful garden setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, clean & very spacious facility. Comfortable bed and the separate TV & meal preparation area was a bonus.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful ocean views, close to ferry and pub. Great starting point to explore KI. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Garden villa was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Really quiet setting. Great place for a short stay on KI. Close to ferry terminal. Nice cafes nearby and Penneshaw pub has great meals! Sunset views are beautiful!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a little observation, the hooks on the wall were way too high for the average person. I'm 170cms and they were high for me to reach.

    Location and the view

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    7.0
    Excellent location and friendly staff. Great for a short visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room cleanliness and facilities average. Our garden Villa patio had an ashtray full of cigarette butts and a dirty table that hadn’t been cleaned and the room was very dark. The Sorrento room was ok but smelt a bit of drains and only had a communal balcony off a separate door in the hallway . They do provide tea/ coffee facilities however and an iron and hairdryer in rooms plus a fridge which is useful. Probably worth upgrading to the Seaview rooms for a balcony and view.Hotel was full when we visited so we could only get a garden villa and a Sorrento room. Would have liked a communal lounge and a bar area to sit and relax in.

    Breakfast was very good, lots of choice available and eggs cooked to order. Breakfast venue had a lovely sea view and outside seating as well as inside. Hotel doesn’t have a restaurant/ cafe for snacks or dinner but there are places nearby to eat and a well stocked supermarket nearby too. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect for short stays as it’s close to the ferry terminal with lovely sea views. Ideal for families as it has mini golf and a swimming pool.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sorrento's Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blue feet after using the pool, but there was a warning sign.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms are a bit dated but ok. Lack of nigh time meal options in Penneshaw, though that is not the fault of the hotel.

    Well located hotel, room with a sea view.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Seaview on Kangaroo Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seafront King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The friendly informative receptionist. The location and size of the room.and the comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    A superb spot. Comfortable, quiet and close to pub for dinner & drinks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was abit tired. Worn carpet.

    It was peaceful. Breakfast was excellent every morning. The staff were lovely.

    Stayed in March 2025

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