Very friendly service, lovely neat and clean rooms. When we checked in we were provided free wi-fi,…read morevouchers for the pub down the road and the buffet breakfast. Can't complain about the room - fantastic views and a short walk from the ferry terminal. Whilst it was a little bit pricier than other accommodation in the area - it's completely justified. The back of the hotel has a really nice pool and BBQ area as well. An added, but completely random surprise was the adjoining mini-golf course :) If you can't stay here but are in the area, the buffet breakfast was also very nice - not "fancy", but had everything you'd need for breakfast :)

I loved staying here. I ended up arriving after check-in hours and the staff provided me with…read moreinstructions on how to access my room after hours. It was so nice that they were flexible. The room was clean and so spacious in a great location right by the pier. I loved the shampoos and soaps--and the fact that there was free wi-fi was a plus! The bed was also incredibly comfortable. The restaurant downstairs--Sorrento's, was also great. I would definitely stay here again--it was a great deal in a great location. Thanks for making my trip to Kangaroo Island great!

Lovely accommodation and lovely people. I was originally only staying for one night, but it turned…read moreinto three weeks! Bruno and Susi are some of the nicest people I've met traveling through Australia. They gave me great advice for my travels and even advice for getting a job on KI for my work holiday visa. Also, they love to show off some of the amazing local KI goods (wine, jams, cheeses, etc) and strive for guests to have an amazing time. While I was staying on the island, they renovated the place from a simple backpacker accommodation to a warm and welcoming retreat. The brand new kitchen is spectacular, really clean, and has all of the supplies you need. The supermarket is really close, as well. The rooms are cozy and well decorated. And the bathrooms are always clean and easy to use. It really is a treat to stay at the KI Dragonfly Guest House.

(Visited 12/18/24 WE @ 3:00pm): There was an emu on this ridge of an eucalyptus oil distillery and…read moreshop! A friend and I were on Day 5 of our 12-Day Southern Australia Explorer cruise with Princess Cruises while on the fifth/final stop - Emu Ridge Eucalyptus - of our shore excursion ("Tempting Tasting Trail" $374.95AUD pp). Opened in 1991, the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus oil distillery and retail shop was the only eucalyptus oil distillery in South Australia, they produced 100% pure Australian eucalyptus oil alongside a wide range of natural products and other items of their own and a myriad of local producers. At the heart was a story of a family-owned business where everyone contributed her/his own expertise and talents. Guided or self-guided tours of the distillery were available year round, tastings and sales were available of Kangaroo Island Ciders, and their full-bar café offered delicious breakfast, lunch, tea, and coffee. Eucalyptus oil distilling was once one of Kangaroo Island's major industries. It began in the 1880's, and was a supplementary income for the farmers clearing their land for sheep farming. The live emu was cool, but would their eucalyptus oil be the elixir that healed all!? PURCHASE Kangaroo Island Brewery IPA Beer 6.2% ABV 12floz Can ($8.00AUD): Golden amber color, light hoppy malty aroma, light body, light citrusy hoppy malty flavor, clean crisp finish, and light hoppy malty aftertaste. This was refreshing and damn good! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=HhdzUD7IFiREc_orUEVx6A Personal Souvenirs - Penguin Socks ($8.00AUD), Gift Pack ($22.00AUD), Lip Balm ($6.50AUD): If you knew me, the penguin socks were a no-brainer but completely unnecessary! The gift pack which included a small bottle of eucalyptus oil, a recipes/uses book, and a eucalyptus bath bar, I still haven't had a chance to use any of it. And, if you knew me, I had to get the lip balm because I always needed my lips to be supple which this did! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=ASP4BR9ZYWF3-4sLtNKavA SERVICE From the moment we were warmly greeted by a couple of staffers, the very informative tour of the entire grounds, the video presentation and ciders tasting, to the entire friendly staff inside the souvenir shop/kitchen, they graciously said "thank you" and goodbye" as we headed back to the cruise ship - bless everyone! PARKING (FREE) They had their own private lot where the tour bus parked - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE The grounds were a mix of a distillery https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=j16Z_SWdpgxiOEV0W05OEg with large equipment, farm with an emu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=mgk42gvpnbZWo6G60gwDQA and kangaroos, historical landmark https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=lf3QrkvCQi-UEMKOH2_nEQ with an old post office, restaurant https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=LeBOh9mIN1dQcWBW404VSA for drinks and snacks, and souvenir shop https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=63zgID6-neOfJe0doqZj-A for this and that. Plenty of natural lighting during the tour of the distillery/grounds and the video presentation while a mix of skylighting and electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There was one TV used for the video presentation while there wasn't any background music. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=BoWA4SfpGVXWLRbRfNJ-Pg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Emu Ridge Eucalyptus was a fun experience, a nice way to end the tour and day on Kangaroo Island, and would definitely recommend this to others. Honestly, who knew eucalyptus oil had so many beneficial uses let alone a meal for koalas!? Living in California, I was always surrounded by eucalyptus trees and had no clue what they could offer. The history tour was very informative, the onsite animals were cool, the cider tasting was lovely (I just kept drinking!), and the products for sale were cute. The prices and service were very good. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $44.50AUD / $28.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Fabulous cafe and gift store. We had breakfast (they open at 9 AM). We got there a few minutes…read morebefore, and the entrance gate was locked, so we drove in the exit, parked, and they opened promptly on time. I had the BIG breaky burger and it was great, but it was BIG. It had egg, bacon, hash browns, onion jam, and a hamburger patty. I greedily ate every bite and then had to skip lunch as penance. The gift shop had some beautiful things, some locally made (the woolen products) as well as their own eucalyptus products. We bought koala wool socks and a couple cute cards. They also offer tours, which we didn't have time to take.

On Kangaroo Island or in a similar setting, staying in a no frills cabin, surrounded by land w/…read morewildlife, is appropriate. Our cabin shows signs of wear, but there's plenty of space, and the kitchen is very useful b/c there's no restaurant food to get excited about. We got a ride to Drake's, a relatively large grocery store for the area, where we stocked up for a few days. Keep in mind that the closest coffee shop is about a 20 min walk. It's something, but. Have a car or book drivers.

Absolutely loved our experience on Kangaroo Island, starting with the ferry ride. Nice staff, and…read moregood concessions.

Beautiful views and convenient location…read more The rooms are spacious with exposed brick and lovely views of the water. Our king sized bed was comfy with nice fluffy pillows. Shower was super hot with great pressure. There was no housekeeping during our 3 night stay and no one was present when we checked out but there were easy to follow instructions on what to do when checking out. The location was convenient to getting to the main island sights and was close to nice restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.

Had a great time here! Vibe was awesome and our server Alivia was very attentive and knowledgeable…read more The rock shrimp was to die for!! Will definitely be back when we visit next.

Nice little renovated 1950s motel. Decor has been updated. The motel is quiet and comfortable…read more Office is only open 8 AM to 8 PM, but they have an after hours phone number (which I luckily didn't need). All in all, a good place to stay for the price.