Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 15 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of AUD 20, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of AUD 100 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional details can be confirmed by contacting the property directly.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just a 4-minute walk from Sealink Ferry Terminal and 9 minutes by foot from Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Kangaroo Island Farmers Market and 2.6 miles from Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, operational from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The pool is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 3 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island - Resort in Penneshaw

Average nightly price at Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$121
February	US$132
March	US$135
April	US$146
May	US$142
June	US$138
July	US$137
August	US$145
September	US$112
October	US$119
November	US$115
December	US$124

What guests think

Reviews of Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island highlight a convenient location near the ferry and town amenities, generally clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds and some sea views, friendly staff, pleasant gardens and a small pool, and tasty onsite breakfast.

Some areas feel dated, floors can creak, and certain windows do not open; one guest reported scaffolding that blocked views and caused noise without prior notice. Evening dining choices are limited or close early, and the self-service laundry drew complaints about cleanliness. Overall, expect a comfortable, convenient base for exploring and ferry travel.

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Facilities

Guests highlight attractive gardens and a small pool. Laundry facilities are available, though cleanliness was criticized in one case, and overall amenities can feel limited.

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Stephen

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The well thought out gardens and tranquil setting 👌

8

John

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Provided RAA chargers for my electric car.

8

Chandra

22 Jan 2023

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Nice location. Facilities inside hotel needed like a decent restaurant, laundry. Pleasant staff.

8

Veronica

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lived in a garden unit, got some noise on flooring, may need an upgrade soon. Tried to use their laundromat however found very dirty with the machines, people using it to wash mopping cloth , I gave up.

10

Marian

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

As grew up in Penneshaw and my Dad was friendly with previous German owners, I loved the old photos in hallway, the original stair bannister, the swimming pool. Thanks

8

Lachlan

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night in garden unit. Room was spacious and clean. Had a game of mini golf. Power went out on island for an hour, and Alison was helpful.

10

Melissa

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel has an amazing 180 deg view of the ocean - you can see both sunrise and sunset. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. There’s also a beautiful garden and small pool behind the hotel. I’ll definitely be back!

10

James

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent clean cabin. Bed was comfortable with very clean linen. Ensuite reasonably new and worked well. Limited overall facilities but great for a one nights stay.

10

zachary

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property had beautiful gardens and a quite and calm atmosphere. The staff were amazing!

8

Stephen

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free use of laundry facilities - just buy or provide soap. Good advice of what to see with limited time on Kangaroo Island.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised, with rooms and villas described as very clean and well maintained. Some note dated or stained carpets, a smoke smell in one room, and dirty laundry machines.

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Anthea

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to the ferry. Friendly front desk. Nice view. Property is a bit tired but clean sheets and a hot shower was what I needed so I was happy.

10

Pete

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in one of the villas (No.24). It was very pleasant and spotlessly clean. Really large bed, a small kitchen with fridge and a good shower.

8

Rachel

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean facilities and friendly helpful staff

10

Lazor

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Romm is very clean and well-maintained

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Chi kam

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated, paint peeling off, stains on carpet. Strange layout of toilet smack bang in the middle of the room instead of on the side. However it was in a very convenient location.

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Therese

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location clean and convenient

10

Melissa

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel has an amazing 180 deg view of the ocean - you can see both sunrise and sunset. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. There’s also a beautiful garden and small pool behind the hotel. I’ll definitely be back!

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Nishani

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

carpet and couch are dirty. Staff not friendly at all.

10

James

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent clean cabin. Bed was comfortable with very clean linen. Ensuite reasonably new and worked well. Limited overall facilities but great for a one nights stay.

10

Kurt

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very nice. Check-in was quick and service very friendly. It was clean and quiet and had everything we needed. Breakfast restaurant on property had very good food and coffee. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds; many offer sea views, and villas include small kitchens. Some units feel dated, floors can creak, certain windows do not open, and one guest reported scaffolding that blocked views and caused noise.

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Bronwyn

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the comfortable bed .. room was lovely

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Denise

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Villa was wonderful. King size bed very comfortable.

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Pete

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in one of the villas (No.24). It was very pleasant and spotlessly clean. Really large bed, a small kitchen with fridge and a good shower.

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David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed here on night, but it would have been easy to stay longer. Our basic room was quite nice and pretty large. All rooms have an ocean view and there is a nice walking path just across the street. Its about 1.2 km walk to the ferry, and very close to the main restaurant bar. Also very close to Hertz - Thrifty rental car. The hotel itself has a nice little cafe attached and is up on a bluff, so has a very nice vista . Staff were very helpful and accomodating. Nothing not to like!

8

Robert

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was large overlooking the sea. The only downside was none of the windows opened. Diner was available from the hotel about 50 metres away.

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Chi kam

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated, paint peeling off, stains on carpet. Strange layout of toilet smack bang in the middle of the room instead of on the side. However it was in a very convenient location.

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Irena

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked king room with water view to stay for 3 nights 4 days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. On third day we discovered scaffolding erected obstructing view and incredible buider noise fron assembling the scaffolding. There was no notice, no apology, no explanation from the staff. Not happy at all, they could have handled better!

10

Megan

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Located within walking distance to IGA, cafes, the local pub, and a penguin encounter. We stayed in a new villa which had a small kitchen and was very roomy.

8

Andre

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre vieille. Plancher craquant énormément.

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Avril

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous staff, great spacious rooms. Overall a great stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in, after-hours key pickup, local advice, and prompt room changes when issues arose. A few complaints mention poor communication about construction, strict cancellation refunds after ferry disruptions, and occasional unhelpfulness.

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Anthea

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to the ferry. Friendly front desk. Nice view. Property is a bit tired but clean sheets and a hot shower was what I needed so I was happy.

10

Pedro

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Remote Island, no expectations, but super crew.

8

Rachel

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean facilities and friendly helpful staff

4

Irena

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked king room with water view to stay for 3 nights 4 days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. On third day we discovered scaffolding erected obstructing view and incredible buider noise fron assembling the scaffolding. There was no notice, no apology, no explanation from the staff. Not happy at all, they could have handled better!

10

Kate

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay. My cooked breakfast was sensational in the attached ‘Kiosk’. The lady in reception was super friendly.

8

Angus

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is nice and close to the ferry. Walking distance to the Pub and the fantastic 'Shy Wren' bar and restaurant. Upon arrival, the room was heavily perfumed. This turned out to be because the previous occupants were smoking and the room stunk of cigarette smoke once the perfume smell subsided. Staff did everything possible to assist us and moved us to another room which was great. The cleaner even apologised to us personally, saying she thought the issue was fixed. Room had everything we needed.

8

Jane

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were arriving after reception had closed and were given a convenient option to collect keys and a map to find our garden room easily. The room was spacious and clean, I only hope that they upgrade to having real coffee available in the rooms…nescafe is not an option.

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Avril

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous staff, great spacious rooms. Overall a great stay.

4

Patricia

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I am sure a stay at this property is perfectly lovely but I do not recommend booking in advance! My ferry was canceled due to gale warnings and I could not make it to Kangaroo Island for my booking. I notified the property one day in advance (as soon as I learned of the ferry cancellation), but they did not provide a refund. They offered to give me credit, which I am unable to use.

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Stephen

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free use of laundry facilities - just buy or provide soap. Good advice of what to see with limited time on Kangaroo Island.

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Location

Strong, convenient location near the ferry, coastal paths, shops, restaurants, and tours, with harbour or ocean views from many areas or rooms.

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Kim

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, close to restaurants

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Lyn

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good outlook. Close to shops and food.

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sulert

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed here on night, but it would have been easy to stay longer. Our basic room was quite nice and pretty large. All rooms have an ocean view and there is a nice walking path just across the street. Its about 1.2 km walk to the ferry, and very close to the main restaurant bar. Also very close to Hertz - Thrifty rental car. The hotel itself has a nice little cafe attached and is up on a bluff, so has a very nice vista . Staff were very helpful and accomodating. Nothing not to like!

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Anna

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our short 2 night stay at Seafront. So close to the ferry and also to the Penneshaw Pub and other cafes and the local IGA, also the evening penguin spotting tour which was fantastic. Highly recommend!

6

Katharina

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nur 5min bis zur Fähre.

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James

7 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in an excellent location as a base for visiting Kangaroo Island. Minutes from the ferry terminal. There are several good restaurant options within a block. And a gas station is just a block away. The rooms were spacious and clean.

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Martin

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean and friendly

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Dongsheng

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is very close to the ferry

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Anja

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to ferry terminal.

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Dining

Breakfast at the onsite cafe or kiosk is frequently praised for quality and coffee. Evening dining options are limited or close early, and a few guests struggled to find places open.

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Tanuj

12 Oct 2023

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Location is very convenient and close to ferry terminal. There is nothing to eat around and the restaurant also closes very early. The staff does not know about many things and the tap water is not drinkable. Please carry your own water if you wish to stay OR buy from grocery next block.

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Christoph

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gute Lage, schönes Zimmer. Leider nach 20 Uhr keine Möglichkeit mehr an Essen zu kommen.

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Robert

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was large overlooking the sea. The only downside was none of the windows opened. Diner was available from the hotel about 50 metres away.

10

Kate

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay. My cooked breakfast was sensational in the attached ‘Kiosk’. The lady in reception was super friendly.

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Leon

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, good bed, clean, in house restaurant to have breakfast. (closed for dinner when during our stay)

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Emmah

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room view of sea, and connection to local restaurant

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Melissa

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel has an amazing 180 deg view of the ocean - you can see both sunrise and sunset. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. There’s also a beautiful garden and small pool behind the hotel. I’ll definitely be back!

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Andrew

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with a ks comfy bed and pillows, a roomy suite, a big fan and effective quiet ac easily keeping it cool in a hot day. Bonus is the breakfast options in the onsite cafe, delightful fresh and great sized serving of delicious big breakfast.

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Kurt

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very nice. Check-in was quick and service very friendly. It was clean and quiet and had everything we needed. Breakfast restaurant on property had very good food and coffee. Would definitely stay there again and would recommend.

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Barry

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No were to eat

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4 $151	5 $158	6 $173	7 $134	8 $135	9 $135	10 $151
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18 $134	19 $140	20 $187	21 $150	22 $135	23 $135	24
25 $153	26 $182	27	28	29 $178	30 $171	31 $197

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1 Bedroom Villa

Villa, Garden Area

Seafront Room

Sorrento’s Room

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