Title: The Kernel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=1797&destination=Kingscote%2C+South+Australia%2C+Australia&selected=32511374&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Kernel - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Kernel provides everything you need. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=32511374&PinnedHotelID=32511374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Kingscote travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Kingscote.dx1797) [View more Vacation Homes in Kingscote](https://www.expedia.com/Kingscote-Private-Vacation-Homes.d1797-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.65537%2C137.63754&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l6mo3dq-wpz6heUsY5kGb850geg=) 9 Osmond St, Kingscote, SA, 5223 ### What's nearby - Kingscote Tidal Pool 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Soldiers Memorial Park 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Hope Cottage Museum 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Island Beehive 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Busby Islet Conservation Park 5 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Kangaroo Island, SA (KGC-Kingscote) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Aurora Ozone Hotel 5 min walk - Bella Restaurant 3 min walk - Bella Cafe & Pizza Bar 2 min walk - Amadio 3 min walk - Kangaroo Island Brewery 4 min drive ## About this property ### The Kernel Property highlights The Kernel provides everything you need. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32475100/32475047/fd2036a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baywater | Kingscote Kingscote - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=32475047&PinnedHotelID=32475047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75766800/75766751/74f21366.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CandE on Buller Kingscote - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=75766751&PinnedHotelID=75766751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101750000/101742000/101741965/1da6d87e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fresh, beachy, comfy 2 bedroom apartment in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island (U1) Kingscote - 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