We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island

127 reviews
#1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in American River
Save
Share
Lot 2, Bayview Road | American River, American River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
011 61 8 6002 2149
Hotel website
Lowest prices for your stay
Check In— / — / —
Check Out— / — / —
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
Booking.com
US$183
Strikethrough price corresponds to the most expensive price returned by our partners for that offer
US$104
View Deal
SAVE US$79
Free cancellation until 27/07
Hotels.com
US$183
View Deal
Free cancellation until 28/07
Priceline
US$104
View Deal
Expedia.comUS$183
TravelocityUS$183
Agoda.comUS$104
View all 10 deals
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect average nightly room rates, including taxes and fees that are fixed, known to our partners, and due at time of booking. Other miscellaneous taxes and hotel fees which are not fixed or due at time of booking may be payable at the property at time of stay. Please see our partners for more details.
Booking.com
US$104
Hotels.com
US$183
Priceline
US$104
Expedia.com
US$183
Travelocity
US$183
Agoda.com
US$104
Orbitz.com
US$183
Hotwire.com
US$183
TripAdvisor
US$104
HotelQuickly
View all 10 deals
Collapse deals
All photos (82) 82
Full view
Traveller (61)
Room & Suite (32)
Dining (12)
You may also like
See all
Nearby
Cheap
Show Less
Overview
4.5
127 reviews
  • Excellent71%
  • Very good18%
  • Average7%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible3%
Travellers talk about
“kangaroo island”(34 reviews)
“comfortable rooms”(4 reviews)
“cooked breakfast”(4 reviews)
Hotel website
011 61 8 6002 2149
Lot 2, Bayview Road | American River, American River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia See on map
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
4 Star Hotel
All hotel details
Additional information
Visit Hotel Website
You may also like
See all
Nearby
Cheap
Show Less
{"containerClass":null,"containerAttributes":null,"widget":{"name":"ibex_photo_carousel","template":"ibex_photo_carousel__widget","moduleList":["handlers"],"divClasses":"prw_rup prw_ibex_photo_carousel","js":{"handlers":"(ta.prwidgets.getjs(this,'handlers'))"},"dust":{"nav_controls":"ibex_photo_carousel__nav_controls"}},"scriptFlags":null}
Rooms
29 Jul30 Jul
|
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
Standard Room
Getting you more information on this room More
Free Cancellation
Book now, pay at stay!
Select
Show Available Rooms
Sorry, this partner no longer has rooms available on TripAdvisor. Please visit one of our 9 partner sites to see rooms from US$104.
We're sorry, there are no rooms available on TripAdvisor. Please change your dates, or view all American River hotels with availability
{"BOOKING_FEATURES": ["IB_PRICES_OUTSIDE_ROOM_BUTTON","IB_STREAMLINED_SELECTED_ROOM","IB_SHOW_EMAIL_FOR_INSECURE_LOGIN","IB_EXIT_INTERRUPTER","RCMS_INLINE_ROOM_GRID_MAX_OCC","IB_SHOW_AMENITIES_AS_ICONS","IB_POST_BOOKING_LOGIN","IB_IRG_PERFORMANCE_METRICS","IB_IRG_MATCH_META","META_AIR","CHILDREN_SEARCH","IB_INLINE_ROOM_GRID","IB_DW_CCNAME_WITH_AUTOCOMPLETE","IB_IRG_PERFORMANCE_METRICS_MOBILE","IBEX_HIGH_EQUITY_BRANDING","IB_PRICE_WINS_POST_TX","IB_BOOKNOW_CLEAN_WITH_ICON_SHORT_BTN","IB_BOOKING_FORM_FAVICON","STORED_CARDS","IB_PRICE_WINS_COPY","IB_URGENCY_BLOCK"] , "IMPRESSION_KEY": "9cd0a03e0a2a4e0ba81002eec0a1c9f9", "roomSelectionModel": {"partnerInfos":[],"multiplePartners":false,"polling":{"locationId":258220,"bookingSessionId":null,"detailedAvailabilityKey":null,"commerceContentIds":[33401754],"additionalContentIds":[],"pollCount":0,"checkin":{"day":29,"month":7,"year":2018},"checkout":{"day":30,"month":7,"year":2018},"adults":2,"child_rm_ages":"","rooms":1,"display_rooms":300,"entryPrice":104,"entryCurrency":"USD","complete":true,"formKey":"","showAllRooms":true,"genNewBookingSessionId":false,"winningProviderAtClick":"","selectedRoomKey":"","impressionKey":"9cd0a03e0a2a4e0ba81002eec0a1c9f9","navArea":null,"referringServlet":"Hotel_Review","highestMetaPrice":183,"lowestMetaPrice":104,"additionalPartner":false,"highestMetaPriceDisplay":183,"roomsToVerify":[],"clazz":null},"summary":null,"unavailable":false,"metaOffers":[],"mismatchCheckModel":null,"totalMediaCount":0,"hotelPhotos":[],"noticeHeaderMessage":null,"moreProviders":null,"lowestPricePartner":null,"showAllRooms":true,"isMetaCheaper":false,"isBookingLessThanOrEqualToMeta":null,"avgHistoricalPrice":0.0,"avgHistoricalDisplayPrice":null,"expressBookState":null,"highestMetaPrice":183,"lowestMetaPrice":104,"highestMetaPriceDisplay":183,"hotelName":"Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island","hasSpecialTimeOfStayTaxes":false,"trackingTree":null,"trackingTreeId":null,"showPriceHoverTooltip":true,"trackingContext":"eyJzdGF0ZSI6IkhPVEVMX0FVQ1RJT04iLCJwIjoiSFJfTWFpbkNvbW1lcmNlIiwiaWRzIjp7IkJGSyI6IjljZDBhMDNlMGEyYTRlMGJhODEwMDJlZWMwYTFjOWY5IiwiQUlLIjoiNjhhODczNDAwYmIyNGJmYTljYzJlMGNhZDBjZDg4ZWMifSwiZW50cnlTZXJ2bGV0IjoiSG90ZWxfUmV2aWV3In0=","cheaperPricesExist":false,"enableLPF":false,"priceDropPercent":0,"canExpandRooms":false,"expandRoomsToAllPartners":false,"roomSelectionKey":null,"useSupplierDirectTreatment":false,"isSupplierDirect":false,"showProviderSeparator":false,"clazz":null,"seeMoreMessage":null,"seeMoreIFrameMessage":null,"isPricelineCom":false,"isPriceDrawerEnabled":false,"isMetaMarketingLandOnBookingFormEnabled":false}, "ibAvailability": true, "metaAvailability": true, "topOfferIsIB": false, "numHacTries": 1, "checkIn": "29/07/2018", "checkOut": "30/07/2018", "lowestPrice": "US$104", "hasDates": true, "hacComplete": true, "contentIdMappings": {"33401754":"BookingCom"}, "pollingEnabled": false, "preventScroll": false, "offerClickToken": null, "conditionalUpdate": false, "mightGetRooms": false, "divClasses": "ppr_rup ppr_priv_resp_hr_room_grid", "singlePartnerRoomGridWidget": {"containerClass":null,"containerAttributes":null,"widget":{"name":"ibex_room_grid_responsive","template":"ibex_room_grid_responsive__widget","moduleList":["handlers","tracking"],"divClasses":"prw_rup prw_ibex_room_grid_responsive","js":{"handlers":"(ta.prwidgets.getjs(this,'handlers'))","tracking":"(ta.prwidgets.getjs(this,'tracking'))"},"dust":{"sub_header":"ibex_room_grid_responsive__sub_header"}},"scriptFlags":null}, "multiPartnerRoomGridWidget": null, "mismatchMessage": {"containerClass":null,"containerAttributes":null,"widget":{"name":"ibex_mismatch_message","template":"ibex_mismatch_message__widget","moduleList":["handler"],"divClasses":"prw_rup prw_ibex_mismatch_message","js":{"handler":"(ta.prwidgets.getjs(this,'handler'))"},"dust":{}},"scriptFlags":null}, "maxRoomsToShow": 300, "isTablet": false, "roomGridRowWidget": {"containerClass":null,"containerAttributes":null,"widget":{"name":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive","template":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__widget","moduleList":[],"divClasses":"prw_rup prw_ibex_room_grid_row_responsive","js":{},"dust":{"amenities":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__amenities","occupancy":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__occupancy","condition_col":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__condition_col","price_text":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__price_text","reservation_col":"ibex_room_grid_row_responsive__reservation_col"}},"scriptFlags":null}, "mismatchMessageLightbox": null, "deviceInfo": "OtherOS OtherBrowser", "bookOnTripAdvisor": "Book on <img class=\"ibHeaderImg\" alt=\"TripAdvisor\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tacdn.com\/img2\/branding\/rebrand\/TA_logo_primary.png\"\/>"}
Reviews (127)
Write a Review
Filter reviews
101 results
Traveller rating
74
18
5
0
4
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
74
18
5
0
4
Show reviews that mention
All reviewskangaroo islandcomfortable roomscooked breakfastoystersdining experiencegreat hostsblack cockatoosbreakfast and dinnerstayed nightswould definitely stay here againkimbalconywallabiesaustraliaaccommodationsunrisetree
FilterEnglish
Updating list...
1 - 5 of 101 reviews
Reviewed 5 days ago
Nice stay on Kangaroo Island

My husband and I stayed at Wanderers Rest in January 2018 and had a wonderful time. The room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was very good, and the restaurant for dinner was excellent! This is not a modern "chain" hotel, but that's what made...More

Thank MaryIV
Reviewed 1 week ago
Quiet respite

I visited 15 years ago and it was just as great and pleasant as I remembered. Meals were exquisite and the staff was attentive without being intrusive. Located on a very quiet part of the island with scenic water views.

Thank dannybdanny
Reviewed 12 May 2018
Great views, good food, friendly service.

We spent 3 nights in Wander's Rest. The views from the balcony in the rooms were memorable. Crystal clear starry night skies and early morning sunrises. The restaurant on site served a wide variety of tasty, well prepared, fresh food and had a good selection...More

Thank jimmywallace
Response from wanderersrest, Owner at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo IslandResponded 13 May 2018

Thank you for your comments. If you like hiking fishing kyacking wildlife birds including the rare glossy black cockatoo hense the name of the restaurant this is the place to stay its also in the heart of the tourists area only half hour away to...More

Reviewed 13 April 2018
Comfort, warm-hearted hosts and excellent food

Highlights of our sojourn at Wanderers Rest included the excellent amenities of the room. Efficient heating and cooling were particularly welcome during a stay that began rather cool and ended blisteringly hot. Breakfast and dinner were generous in range and quality. Add to all this...More

Thank Margaret190
Response from wanderersrest, Front Office Manager at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo IslandResponded 15 April 2018

Thank you for choosing to stay at Wanderers Rest

Reviewed 1 April 2018
Just Right

My wife and I stayed at Wanderer's Rest just a couple of weeks ago and could not have been happier with our stay. Our rooms had everything we needed for our stay on Kangaroo Island and the balcony off the back had a great view...More

Thank Jeffrey L
View more reviews
123456…21
Most Booked Properties in Kangaroo Island
See allSee all
About
Amenities
Top amenities
Pool
Restaurant
Free Parking
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Room amenities
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator in room
Minibar
Things to do
Pool
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Details
Price range
US$102 - US$192 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Details
Price range
US$102 - US$192 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Show More
Show Less
Add Photo Photos
All photos (82) 82
Full view
Traveller (61)
Room & Suite (32)
Dining (12)
Pool & Beach (1)
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
HL-Photo
3 October 2015|
AnswerShow all 2 answers
Response from wanderersrest | Property representative |
Hello, the prce range for the restaurant is 15-18 $ for entrees 24- 36 for main meal, deserts 12-18 $ we have seafood platters on request, we like to think our meals are of a high standard cooking with fresh ingrediants and... More
1
Vote
Room Tips
"Not many rooms to chose from and all have bay views."
Read review
"All rooms are equally good"
Read review
"Saw only ours: very good"
Read review
"be careful at the restaurant"
Read review
Show More
Is This Your TripAdvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. Claim Your Listing