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Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo Island

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Lot 2, Bayview Road | American River, American River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
011 61 8 6002 2149
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4.5
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Lot 2, Bayview Road | American River, American River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia See on map
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Reviewed 1 week ago
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 1 week ago

Thank you for choosing to stay at Wanderers Rest

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
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
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Great views

Large comfortable rooms with great view of the bay especially to catch the sunrise and we were lucky enough to catch the moon rising from the the ocean. Well equipped with a outdoor pool and a lovely restaurant that serves pretty amazing food. Pleasantly surprised!

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Not a good dining experience

Waited 45 minutes for dinner after ordering; then ask where was dinner; was told there were a lot of steaks being cooked though everyone else in the restaurant had their main course even the one who came in after, got two undercooked steaks(medium rare-raw and...More

Thank Drjack183
Response from wanderersrest, Owner at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo IslandResponded 2 weeks ago

Our business is a family run business we try to please everyone. That particular evening being easter was extremely busy we try to get the meals out in order of being taken. My daughter Carrie is the Chef the only one who does the cooking...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Picture Perfect

We didn't know what to expect when driving into the small community of American River. Yet, we were so impressed we extended our stay. Thanks to hosts Kim and Steve, the Wanderers Rest made our experience on Kangaroo Island one we'll never forget. Would it...More

Thank Michael T
Response from wanderersrest, Owner at Wanderers Rest of Kangaroo IslandResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your feedback we try without smothering to help everyone to enjoy their stay. kindest regards

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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
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