Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn

The motel has spacious rooms, all with ocean views, and a modest restaurant/bar. There's a nice veranda for evening views while sipping a drink. However the facility could stand an upgrade. Bathroom sinks lack a single faucet - only dated separate hot and cold water taps. If you forget a tooth brush you're out of luck, no complimentary amenities.

We stayed for 4 nights at the Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn during April 2025 in the Oceanview Queen and 1 Single Room. Our room also happened to be an accessible room so was located on the ground floor of the motel next to the main building with reception. The room itself was a basic motel room that was quite dated but had everything you needed including tea and coffee making facilities and a bar fridge. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable, the sheets were clean and you could tell they were a bit older so had that comfortable well-worn, cozy feeling. The bathroom was original (not yet renovated) and being an accessible room, the shower was understandably quite low, which meant I needed to bend down a bit as a taller person. There was ample car parking on site out the back of the hotel including some charging points for EVs. The wifi throughout the hotel was strong. We only had contact with the staff once, at check in, but the man we were served by was very friendly and polite. Location wise, the motel was on the road along the water into town but there was hardly any traffic and it was set back enough that even when there were cars it wasn’t an issue. Opposite the motel is a walking track along the waterfront that leads into Kingscote in about 10-15 minutes walking, or down to Brownlow Beach in the other direction. We used this motel in Kingscote as a base for exploring Kangaroo Island and you couldn’t beat the location for this purpose. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was it could do with a few very minor improvements like slightly newer towels and sheets. Of course, the bathrooms in particular could do with an upgrade but for the price this is a fantastic option if you’re looking for somewhere to base yourself while exploring the island.

Very dated hotel, old, and in need of renovation! Apparently no possibility to have breakfast or dinner because the restaurant is closed. The website says that this is present. Furthermore, old towels with ravels of dirty tea towels, old fluorescent lighting, everywhere junk around the hotel! SO DON'T BOOK THIS. In the center is a much better and nicer hotel for the same price.