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American River · South Australia

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

73 Scenic Drive, American River, South Australia, 5067

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Award-Winning Restaurant and Scenic Views

    Experience a warm welcome at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge overlooking Eastern Cove. Indulge in local produce at the award-winning restaurant and enjoy water or pool views from every air-conditioned room.

  • Abundant Amenities and Activities

    From a swimming pool to a tennis court, free WiFi, and wildlife spotting, there's something for everyone. Explore walking trails, join the Pelican feeding, or embark on a nocturnal walk for a unique experience.

  • Convenient Location and Flexible Policies

    Located just a 30-minute drive from the airport and ferry terminal, convenience is key.

Plus, with a flexible cancellation policy for border closures, book your stay worry-free today.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good service

  • Great location

  • Clean pool

At the hotel

Popular amenities

63 listed
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

749 reviews
6/ 10
Location next to river
Darren · couple · 2026-10-13

The guest experience

Loved most

  • Good service
  • Great location
  • Clean pool

Worth knowing — Poor cleanliness · Damp smell in room · Inconvenient location

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.1

    Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.

  • Amenities8.6

    Pool and other amenities are generally well-received, though some aspects were lacking.

  • Overall Experience8.6

    General sentiment is positive, with enjoyment noted overall despite some flaws.

  • Location8.1

    Great location is highlighted, but some reviews mention inconvenience.

  • Food and Beverage8.1

    Food quality received praise, but not all meals were satisfactory.

  • Value for Money8.0

    Some reviews mention high prices for food and drinks.

  • Cleanliness7.6

    Multiple mentions of poor cleanliness, including unclean rooms and a damp smell.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Rooms described as tired and needing renovation in some reviews.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

83% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

  • Was convenient as to the activities we had arranged

    6/10

    Darren · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Location next to river”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Will · couple · 2026-10-13

    “Restaurant and room”

  • Luxurious accommodation but a long way from sites and some backtracking required

    9/10

    fabian · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Room was luxurious”

  • Relaxed and comfortable stay in a surprising location.

    9/10

    Richard · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Lovely location with very good restaurant and bar.”

  • Friendly, great service and advice on Island and lovely small place-very personalised possible.

    9/10

    tanya · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Small, clean, friendly staff and great service. Menu good and sorted for dietary restrictions. Nice Luxury villa enjoyed greatly. 🤩🤩😎😎”

  • Lovely 3 day break in a nice room.

    8/10

    Peter · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Great view overlooking the water, nice balcony to sit out. Spacious room.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Kelly · solo traveller · 2026-09-06

    “Room was nice, bed super comfortable and view was lovely.”

  • Very enjoyable, staff were wonderful and helpful

    8/10

    Christine · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Breakfast was delicious”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Samantha · couple · 2026-08-31

    “The rooms were lovely, but at $500+ a night, you'd expect them to be! The bar & lounge for dinners were pretty good.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Chiara · couple · 2026-08-29

    “Posizione, camera pulita e ampia. Personale molto gentile, sala colazioni con vista mare. Ci è stato possibile fare il check in un pochino in anticipo rispetto all’orario stabilito e ci è stato molto utile per pianificare meglio gli spostamenti. Grazie!”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Sharyn · couple · 2026-08-16

    “main part of room really comfortable. Bed very comfy. Nice sleep on it.”

  • Q Wanderers

    9/10

    Euan & Angie · solo traveller · 2026-08-15

    “Amenities. Clean, comfortable & spacious room. Complimentary welcoming gifts - nice touch.”

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