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Where to stay in Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island has 134 places to stay on our map with at least 10 guest reviews: 93 holiday homes, 17 cottages and cabins and 10 apartments. 132 list free parking and 38 allow pets. Jalilla Village has the highest guest rating with 200 or more reviews.

134places to stay
13hotel-style stays
132list free parking

Quick picks in Kangaroo Island

Places to stay in Kangaroo Island by type

93holiday homes
17cottages and cabins
10apartments
7hotels
3serviced apartments
3B&Bs
1holiday parks

Hotels, motels and resorts in Kangaroo Island

Holiday homes and apartments in Kangaroo Island

Every stay in Kangaroo Island compared

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Stay AreaTypeParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
KingscoteServiced apartmentFree9.3 810+ Airport shuttleBeachfrontAccessible Check prices for Villas on the Bay Kingscote on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHotelFree8.2 840+ PoolFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Flinders ChaseHoliday parkFree8.9 710+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Discovery Parks - Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHotelFree8.2 620+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayServiced apartmentFree9.3 470+ Family roomsEV charging Check prices for Emu Bay Holiday Homes on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverServiced apartmentFree9.4 460+ PoolRestaurant Check prices for The River Suites, Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHotelFree7.8 420+ Family roomsBeachfrontAccessible Check prices for Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHotelFree8.6 370+ Family roomsAirport shuttleBeachfront Check prices for The Ellson Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteCottage or cabinFree7.8 370+ Check prices for Kangaroo Island Cabins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.6 230+ Kitchen Check prices for Jalilla Village on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ParndanaHotelFree8.5 200+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Parndana Hotel Cabins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.5 200+ KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Kangaroo Island Bayview Villas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachB&BFree8.3 160+ Check prices for The Fig Tree B&B on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.7 130+ KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Birubi Holiday Homes Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stokes BayCottage or cabinFree9.6 120+ KitchenBeachfront Check prices for Waves & Wildlife Cottages Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHotelFree9.0 120+ Pets allowedKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Bretts Rest AZA on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.8 120+ Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Brett's Rest Nel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree7.7 120+ Family rooms Check prices for Kangaroo Island Coastal Villas on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.5 97 KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Inna Nutshell on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverCottage or cabinFree9.6 92 Check prices for MrandMrs Fish Cabins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeListed8.9 99 Pets allowedKitchenAccessible Check prices for Sunrise on Falie Seaview Eco Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.1 95 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Armadale House - Kingscote on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.6 85 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Magnolia on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.9 88 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Kingscote Rest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.3 82 Family roomsBeachfront Check prices for The Whitehouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.6 69 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Captains on the Seafront - Wood Fire with Breathtaking sea views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteCottage or cabinFree9.2 72 KitchenBeachfront Check prices for Kangaroo Island Seabright Garden Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree8.4 77 KitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for Cloudscape Apartment No 2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.7 64 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Tidal Pool Retreat - Central Kingscote - 50m to beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.3 64 Pets allowedFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Fareview Beach House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.1 65 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Investigator Beach Breeze Apartments U1 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.2 64 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Investigator Beach Breeze Apartments U3 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree8.9 66 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Pav's Place on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.6 68 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Annies View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.1 72 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Salty Dog on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.3 56 Family roomsAccessible Check prices for The Lazaret on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.1 57 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Baywater on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.5 61 KitchenAirport shuttleBeachfront Check prices for Rumah Pantai on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.3 54 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Africaine Voyage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MustonB&BFree9.0 55 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for of Stone & Wood guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.1 54 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Investigator Beach Breeze Apartments U2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.2 59 Pets allowedFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Leeward 'tranquil beachfront' on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree7.8 60 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Peaches on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.3 50 Kitchen Check prices for Kangaroo Island Seabright House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ParndanaCottage or cabinFree8.7 53 Kitchen Check prices for Glossy Black Cabin on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
NewlandCottage or cabinFree9.6 48 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Roolagoon Homestead on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
PenneshawHoliday homeFree9.7 47 Kitchen Check prices for The Rusty Kangaroo Hideaway - Exclusive Ocean-View Couples Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.2 48 Family roomsAirport shuttleBeachfront Check prices for Rosie's on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteCottage or cabinFree9.4 46 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for WattleJack Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.3 45 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Seas The Day on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree8.8 47 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Bayview Beach House Apartment No 1 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.0 44 KitchenBeachfront Check prices for tu Emuz Stone Beachfront Villa, Emu Bay, Kangaroo Is on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.2 47 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Honey at KI on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.8 43 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Camelot on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteCottage or cabinFree8.0 47 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lemontree Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree9.1 40 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Vivonne Bay Island Getaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree9.6 37 KitchenBeachfrontAccessible Check prices for Koopalanda Dreaming on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.5 41 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Hamilton on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Nepean BayHoliday homeFree9.7 35 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Avalon Beachfront - Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree9.3 36 Kitchen Check prices for Kangaroo Island Supashak on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island BeachHoliday homeFree8.3 40 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Beachside Nature Retreat on Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteB&BFree9.3 35 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for CandE’s Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.0 36 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sunny Brae on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.0 36 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Seven by the Sea on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.3 39 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Pine View Holiday Rental on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.2 35 Family rooms Check prices for Picture Paradise with sea views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayCottage or cabinFree8.5 37 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Wintersun Holiday Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree7.5 41 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Berds Nest on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican LagoonHoliday homeFree9.6 32 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Mallee Rise on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree8.3 37 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Bayview Beach House Apartment No 2 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverCottage or cabinFree7.8 39 PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Bayview Cabins Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeListed9.0 33 Pets allowedKitchenBeachfront Check prices for Emu Bay Bliss 'sweeping ocean views' on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.2 32 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for CandE on Buller on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachHoliday homeFree8.6 34 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Baudin Beach Holiday Units on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.6 33 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lacey's Holiday House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.4 30 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The Headmaster's on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stokes BayHoliday homeFree9.3 30 Pets allowed Check prices for Wander on Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican LagoonCottage or cabinFree9.4 29 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Ratcliff Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.4 29 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Blakeney Holiday House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island BeachHoliday homeFree9.1 29 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Just Beachy on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverCottage or cabinFree8.1 32 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cooinda Holiday Village Cabins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachHoliday homeFree9.4 27 KitchenFamily roomsAccessible Check prices for Lazy Breeze Retreat 31 Beach Crescent, Baudin Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree8.7 29 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Heartland Hideaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.1 31 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for CandE on Wheelton on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island BeachHoliday homeFree9.4 26 Family roomsBeachfront Check prices for TWO PELICANS Island Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican LagoonHoliday homeFree8.4 29 Pets allowedKitchenBeachfront Check prices for Coastal Nature Escape on Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.7 28 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Sand & Salt on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachHoliday homeFree9.3 26 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Matildas of Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.2 26 KitchenFamily roomsEV charging Check prices for Shoal Bay Lookout on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree7.8 29 KitchenAccessible Check prices for Kirazz Holiday Homes on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.0 25 Family rooms Check prices for Dune Escape - beach tranquility on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachHoliday homeFree8.0 28 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Gilligan's Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.7 22 Pets allowedBeachfront Check prices for House of the Young - Emu Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHotelFree8.1 24 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Emu Bay Lodge on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayCottage or cabinFree9.2 21 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Honeymyrtle Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.1 21 Check prices for Apartment on Centenary on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree8.4 22 KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Lazy Shanty on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ParndanaHoliday homeFree9.6 19 Kitchen Check prices for Wedgetaildown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stokes BayHoliday homeFree9.5 19 KitchenSpa facilities Check prices for StowAway Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.5 19 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Seaview on Terry Court on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree9.9 18 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Wild Retreat - Luxury Home with Magnificent Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivonne BayHoliday homeFree7.7 22 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sea Breeze at Vivonne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island BeachHoliday homeFree9.3 18 KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities Check prices for Strandmarken on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree8.6 19 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for River Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.6 17 Family rooms Check prices for Blue Shores two bedroom apartment in Kingscote on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.1 20 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Yorks View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.3 17 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Fairy Wren on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.6 16 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Passing Winds - Emu Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverCottage or cabinFree8.9 17 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Schoolhouse Cottage - American River on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.2 16 Kitchen Check prices for The Duck House: Modern, Rural, 3 min drive to town on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
MustonHoliday homeFree9.6 15 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for The View at Kurrara, American River on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree8.4 17 Family rooms Check prices for Cooinda Holiday Village House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.5 15 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Owl House on the Corner on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.8 14 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for My Island Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.8 14 Kitchen Check prices for Amaroo holiday home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
American RiverHoliday homeFree8.4 16 Kitchen Check prices for Essence Kangaroo Island - Tiny home American River on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.8 15 Family rooms Check prices for Coastal Breeze Holiday Units on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.6 15 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Two Buoys Emu Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Seal BayHoliday homeFree8.6 15 KitchenSpa facilitiesAccessible Check prices for Ecopia Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Baudin BeachCottage or cabinFree9.2 14 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Seascape Cottage on Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree8.9 13 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Brindy's By the Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree9.2 12 Pets allowed Check prices for Little Kobada on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.0 12 KitchenFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Baywatch - Emu Bay - Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stokes BayHoliday homeFree8.8 12 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sky House Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.6 11 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sea Loft Kangaroo Island on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree9.4 11 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Cactus- Spectacular Views On The Ocean Front Pet friendly on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree10.0 10 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for CandE on Samphire on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stokes BayHoliday homeFree9.9 10 Beachfront Check prices for Stones Throw: Beachfront Escape at Stokes Bay KI on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteApartmentFree9.4 10 Check prices for Apartments on Centenary on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emu BayHoliday homeFree7.6 12 Kitchen Check prices for ARIA Emu Bay Seaside KI@43 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteCottage or cabinFree8.7 10 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Jack's Tidal Pool Shack Kingscote on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
KingscoteHoliday homeFree8.1 10 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for No 4 Giles on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pelican LagoonHoliday homeFree8.0 10 Family roomsBeachfront Check prices for The Summit House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Island BeachCottage or cabinFree6.4 11 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Beachside Cabin No 2 at Island Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Kangaroo Island on the map

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Getting to Kangaroo Island

The nearest airport for most stays is Adelaide Airport, about 116 km away on median (straight-line distance). 134 stays list parking, 132 of them free, and 2 list EV charging.

Is Kangaroo Island right for your trip?

Good for

  • Arriving by car (132 of 134 stays list free parking)
  • Families (97 stays list family rooms)
  • Self-catering (101 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
  • Travelling with a dog (38 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • One-night stays (most stays here are holiday homes and apartments, often with minimum stays)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Kangaroo Island have the highest guest rating?

Jalilla Village has a guest rating of 9.6/10 from more than 230 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Birubi Holiday Homes Kangaroo Island follows with 9.7/10.

Which stays in Kangaroo Island have free parking?

132 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Villas on the Bay Kingscote, Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island and Discovery Parks - Kangaroo Island.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Kangaroo Island?

Yes. 38 stays allow pets, including Bretts Rest AZA and Brett's Rest Nel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.