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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Karatta motel

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Reception hall
Property grounds
Eco Lodge Apartment | Terrace/patio
Spa Suite | Living area | LED TV
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
8125 South Coast Rd, Karatta, SA, 5223
  • Flinders Chase National Park
    10 min walk
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
    2 min drive
  • Rocky River Hike Trailhead
    5 min drive

Room options

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Eco Lodge Room King & Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Eco Lodge Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Eco Lodge Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Eco Lodge Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Courtyard Suite King & Single

  • 35 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Spa Suite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bath Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Bath Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Aerial view

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (175)
The price is $111
per night
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Discovery Parks - Kangaroo Island

About the neighborhood

Karatta

In Karatta .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Flinders Chase National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary with a stay here. Heritage Walk Trailhead and Rocky River Hike Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Flinders Chase National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Cape du Couedic Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Remarkable Rocks - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicholas Baudin Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Chase Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chase Cafe - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Karatta motel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat. Free self parking is available.
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat offers 33 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: AUD 25 to 25 for adults and AUD 12.50 to 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Please arrive before 7 PM, as it is hazardous to drive at night due to wildlife on the roads.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 25 to 25 for adults, and AUD 12.50 to 12.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Kangaroo Island Retreat
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat to the airport?

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat is 52.1 mi (51-min drive) away from the Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat.

How close is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat to the beach?

This motel is 6.2 mi (37-min drive) from Sanderson Beach and 7 mi (15-min drive) from Hanson Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 25 and 25 for adults, AUD 12.50 and 12.50 for children.

Is there a casino at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat have a pool?

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat have a spa?

This motel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat to downtown Karatta?

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat is 7.1 mi away from Karatta.

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 248 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect Flinders base
Unfortunately our stay was cut short by bushfire but the day and a half we spent there was nice. It is a great location to explore flinders Chase National park which is magnificent and nearby Hanson Beach is stunning. The retreat even has some small nature walks around the property that we saw some great birdlife on (they have their own bird blind so bring your camera). The bbq area is great and we enjoyed some home cooked steaks so don't be afraid to ask the restaurant to borrow what you need - they were very helpful. The manager handled the bushfire scare really professionally and calmly and we were upset to leave - we did not get to try the restaurant which some locals in town told us is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Julian, Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and beautiful, hotel location is excellent, Rooms had everything you need.aircon makes a massive noise in the room, we were there new years eve and the food at the restaurant was a bit disappointing! Over all a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must rise from thw ashes
Wonderful, but now gone. Let us all hope it can be rebuilt soon. I will want to be the first guest.
From the outside patio
Hope this little guy survived
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. So. Lose to the national park. They have gas and a restaurante on site
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

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Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for us at the western end of Kangaroo Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature all around!
We tried early check in but the room wasn’t ready. When we finally did check in we got a little tour of the property, complete with a wallaby chomping on some plants nearby. The room itself had a funky, musty smell but was clean overall. The heater worked well, though the power tripped a couple of times (kind of expected that far out in nature!) Dinner in the on-site restaurant was delicious. Breakfast was good too with a buffet. Overall a great, affordable stay in the heart of nature!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bush setting, proximity to the NP, friendly and helpful staff and the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed that the advertised safari tours are only every other night and not at all during the day during low season months. Hotel location is fab. Access to the national park until midnight per the ranger. Ideal if you want to be in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, easy access to nature walks including the resident Koala, restaurant food was very nice. Only downside was limited access to wi fi from main lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This 'retreat' is certainly near the wilderness, and makes a lot of money because of that. The room rates were twice as high as anywhere else on the island, and I'm not sure why. If you dine locally, then the food is excellent, but pricey for what you get. I guess you are paying for freight and all sorts of other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family holiday
Really enjoyed my stay with my wife and two teenage daughters. Great place to relax and enjoy the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely having a BBQ so could cook our own dinner. Nice option.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
KI trip
Great stay close to the national park. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay at KI Wilderness Retreat
The upgraded room had a good size space and included a kitchen. We ate dinner there both nights. The food was excellent and it was lovely dining al fresco with wallabies hopping in the garden near us. Close to nearby sites like Flinders Chase Park, Kelly Hill caves.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay on the edge of Flinders Chase Park
We had a fantastic stay here- if you want to experience wildlife and nature then this is the place for you! Definitely take the evening nature walk, that was amazing, so many animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Great food in restaurant. And of course wallabys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019