Welcome to the American River Motel

The American River Motel is the ideal base for your holiday or quick break on Kangaroo Island.

The American River Motel offers a variety of accommodation to suit every traveller and budget, from deluxe suites with queen size beds, private balcony and sea views, to economy triple rooms.

We have the best equipped kitchen on Kangaroo Island. Our chef prepares a selection of traditional and modern dishes based on fresh local produce, all served in our fully licensed restaurant with stunning sea views.

Kangaroo Island was described by National Geographic magazine as "The best island tourist destination in the Pacific Region."

With safe beaches, good surf or diving, amazing natural rock and cave formations, wineries, and wildlife including wallabies, seals, penguins and dolphins, Kangaroo Island is South Australia's premier holiday destination.

The American RIver Motel is currently closed. We are not accepting any new bookings at this time.

Find us

Kangaroo Island is easily accessible from Adelaide via:

- KI Ferries leaving from Wirrina

- Sealink from Cape Jervis

- By air with Regional Express (REX)

Visit the Getting Here page for more information