The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Adelaide Region. I hope you will like it!
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1 Sequoia Lodge Adelaide, Australia
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Located in Crafers, 16 km from Victoria Square, Sequoia Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Sequoia Lodge each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
A à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.
Rundle Mall is 16 km from Sequoia Lodge, while Ayers House Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 20 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 2199 AUD.
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2 Eos by SkyCity Adelaide, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Adelaide.
Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Eos by SkyCity is situated in the centre of Adelaide, 400 metres from Adelaide Convention Centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a concierge service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.
At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Eos by SkyCity rooms come with bed linen and towels.
A à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation.
Eos by SkyCity offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Adelaide Oval, Beehive Corner Building and Rundle Mall. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 6 km from Eos by SkyCity.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 429 AUD.
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3 The Stirling Hotel Stirling, Australia
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Featuring 5-star accommodation, The Stirling Hotel is set in Stirling, 16 km from Victoria Square and 16 km from Rundle Mall. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a terrace. Guest rooms feature a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.
Ayers House Museum is 17 km from The Stirling Hotel, while Bicentennial Conservatory is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 287 AUD.
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4 Beresford Estate McLaren Flat, Australia
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Located in McLaren Flat, within 38 km of The Beachouse and 41 km of Adelaide Parklands Terminal, Beresford Estate provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Victoria Square.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Beresford Estate each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. At Beresford Estate you will find a restaurant serving Steakhouse, Australian and local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
Bicentennial Conservatory is 44 km from the hotel, while Adelaide Convention Centre is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide, 40 km from Beresford Estate, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 445 AUD.
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5 The Playford Adelaide - MGallery Adelaide, Australia
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The award-winning 5-star hotel, The Playford Mgallery by Sofitel, is a boutique hotel in the heart of Adelaide on vibrant North Terrace. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness center with a heated pool and sauna.
Located opposite the Adelaide Convention Center and Adelaide Casino, The Playford is only a 10-minute walk to Adelaide Oval and the local shopping area of Rundle Mall is just 1476 feet away. The vibrant streets of the West End, filled with bars and restaurants, are only around the corner and the tram to the beachside suburb of Glenelg departs from outside the hotel.
Each classically designed room features high ceilings, work desks, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels and a marble private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-bar are also available in the rooms. Some suites have a spa bath, separate living area and small kitchenette. Being a city based hotel, views from the rooms may be limited.
Facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, a business center, valet parking facilities and a guest laundry. The tour desk can assist with day tours to the wine regions of the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale as well as provide advice on things to see and do in town. The tram to Glenelg Beach departs from around the corner.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 254 AUD.
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6 Mount Lofty House Adelaide, Australia
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Mount Lofty House occupies a historical country house overlooking Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills wine region, yet it is only 15 minutes' drive from Adelaide CBD. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, croquet lawn and tennis court. The Mount Lofty Summit lookout is just 450 metres from the property.
The beautifully restored Mount Lofty House - Mount Lofty House is set on 18 acres of native gardens and English-style rose gardens. located next to Cleland Conservation park and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens.
There are excellent business and meeting facilities, including seven function venues for groups or conferences.
Mount Lofty House's signature dining experience is at the awarded Hardy's Verandah Restaurant offering a seasonally changing degustation menu. With our newest dining venue Martha Hardy's Kitchen offering a more relaxed dining style of lunch and dinner daily.
The nearby historical towns of Hahndorf and Stirling and the surrounding wine region are great for day trips.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 499 AUD.
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7 Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval Adelaide, Australia
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Wrapping around the eastern façade of the iconic Adelaide Oval, Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval offers a unique accommodation experience. Its location means all guest rooms boast views of the surrounding heritage-listed parklands and it is a short walk from Adelaide CBD and a variety of retail and dining precincts, art galleries and museums. The Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Casino are both just a 10-minute walk from Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval.
This premium boutique hotel is designed for relaxation, with contemporary interiors, natural textures, premium amenities and custom furnishings. Each room features electronic room controls. The rooms and suites are located over two wings of Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval and offer expansive views of the surrounding parklands, with their rolling green lawns and giant Moreton Bay fig trees. Valet car parking and self-parking options are available.
Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval offers a personalised service – from a complimentary welcome drink on arrival, to thoughtful extras included in your stay. Just 20-minutes' drive from Adelaide International Airport, Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval is a suitable starting point to experience South Australia. Beautiful beaches and wine regions are only a short drive away and a guest experience team at the hotel is available to help you plan, book and make the most of your stay.
Five Regions Restaurant has the culinary team collaborating with a new winery every 8 weeks, creating a seasonal degustation menu that showcases each winery’s region and pairs perfectly with hand-selected wines. Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen provides a contemporary al a carte dining experience. Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval also features 24-hour in-room dining.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 224 AUD.
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8 Peppers Waymouth Hotel Adelaide, Australia
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Peppers Waymouth Hotel offers spacious modern accommodations with stunning views across the city. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center, plus a bar and restaurant.
Superbly located in the heart of the city center, Peppers Waymouth is just 5 minutes’ walk from Central Market and Rundle Mall. It is only a 10-minute walk to Adelaide Convention Center.
Each room includes a marble private bathroom with deep bath and separate shower. Some rooms include a private balcony and a separate lounge room.
Guests at Peppers Waymouth Hotel have access to a spa pool and sauna. Meeting and business facilities are available.
The hotel has a strict no party policy and no unregistered guests are allowed to be staying in the rooms or making noise after 9pm.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 239 AUD.
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9 Mayfair Hotel Adelaide, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Adelaide.
Located in the heart of Adelaide and overlooking Rundle Mall, the luxurious Mayfair Hotel offers free WiFi, a restaurant and lounge bar. All rooms offer stylish décor and a 55-inch flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy an onsite fitness centre.
Set within a heritage-listed, renovated building, the boutique Adelaide Mayfair Hotel is 200 metres from the Art Gallery of South Australia. It is 3 minutes' drive from Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval and Parliament House. Adelaide Airport is 6 km away.
Each air-conditioned room has a complimentary minibar selection, tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
The bar serves a selection of South Australian wines, while the restaurant offers cuisine using local produce. The property offers meeting and event facilities.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 339 AUD.
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10 Sofitel Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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With a Modern French restaurant, Sofitel Adelaide is located in Adelaide in the South Australian region, 1312 feet from Adelaide Convention Center and 1312 feet from Adelaide Oval. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and a concierge service.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Sofitel Adelaide offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the accommodations include Art Gallery of South Australia, Rundle Mall and Adelaide Central Market. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 3.7 mi from Sofitel Adelaide.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 352 AUD.
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11 InterContinental Adelaide by IHG Adelaide, Australia
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Located on the banks of the River Torrens, InterContinental Adelaide sits adjacent to the Adelaide Festival Center, Adelaide Convention Center and the Adelaide Casino. Each room and suite offers lovely city views and a luxurious, marble bathroom.
InterContinental Adelaide guests can dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Riverside or enjoy award-winning Japanese cuisine at Shiki. Both restaurants offer extensive wine lists featuring a selection of award-winning Adelaide wines.
The Atrium Lounge offers an elegant, relaxing atmosphere ideal for afternoon tea, cocktails or late-night drinks, that also features live entertainment throughout the weekend. Club InterContinental offers private lounge access or those staying in the club rooms.
Each of the hotel’s 367 rooms and suites are beautifully decorated and include a spacious living area featuring an ergonomically designed work area with high-speed internet access. All of the spacious bathrooms offer a separate bathtub and a walk-in shower.
The InterContinental Fitness Center offers a fully equipped gymnasium and a heated outdoor pool.
With fine dining, bars, shopping, various sight-seeing attractions and South Australian culture all within walking distance from InterContinental Adelaide, the hotel’s concierge can assist guests with booking local activities and events.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 236 AUD.
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12 Pullman Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Adelaide.
Located on Hindmarsh Square in the heart of Adelaide's city centre, Pullman Adelaide is only a 15-minute walk from local attractions such as Rundle Street's fashion boutiques and lively cafe culture. It is a pleasant 45-minute drive to the Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale.
Pullman Adelaide is a short 15-minute walk down Rundle Mall to Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Casino. Valet parking is available for $42 per day or self-parking is available for $25 per exit for a 24-hour period (please see reception or concierge prior to parking your car).
Each of the 308 rooms at Pullman Adelaide feature comfortable, modern decor and offer deluxe amenities. All rooms include an ergonomic work-desk, an LCD TV with cable channels and luxurious bedding. Some have furnished balconies.
Guests can unwind in the lap pool, enjoy a work-out in the well-equipped fitness centre and dine indoors or alfresco at Salt restaurant and bar. In-room WiFi is available. The property also features an Executive Lounge.
Overlooking the gardens of Hindmarsh Square, the hotel is set in leafy and peaceful surroundings. The tour desk can provide information on local attractions such as the Adelaide Zoo and various wineries.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 269 AUD.
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13 Stamford Grand Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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Located right on Glenelg Beach, Stamford Grand a fully equipped fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a gaming room with poker machines. All grand rooms have been newly refurbished, with the new chic and modern décor accentuating the relaxed and stylish beachside culture of Glenelg.
Stamford Grand Adelaide is located 25 minutes’ drive from the Adelaide city centre, and 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport. The famous Glenelg Tram is located right outside the hotel which can take you to the Adelaide city centre, Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
All air-conditioned rooms have a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a safety deposit box and a work desk. Some rooms feature beautiful city, hills or ocean views.
The Promenade Restaurant offers stunning views of Glenelg Beach and a menu featuring local Australian produce. Situated on the ground floor, Horizons Cocktail Lounge serves premium beers, wines and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere with panoramic ocean views. The Grand Bar overlooks the picturesque Glenelg Beach and Moseley Square. Grand Bar’s menu features fresh South Australia seafood, steaks, burgers, fresh salads bowls and pub classic dishes.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 219 AUD.
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14 Hilton Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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Set in the heart of Adelaide city overlooking Victoria Square, Hilton Adelaide features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center and a tennis court. Guests enjoy spacious modern rooms, a restaurant and a lobby lounge and bar.
Guests can explore Adelaide's Central Market which is located next door, and around the corner you will find Chinatown and Gouger Street; Adelaide’s largest restaurant precinct. You can catch a tram from directly outside the hotel to Glenelg Beach, which is a 20-minute ride away.
Accommodations options include stylish deluxe and executive rooms and suites. All rooms offer views either east towards the Adelaide Hills or west towards the Bay. Other amenities include a mini bar, hairdryer, security safe, tea and coffee making facilities.
Coal Cellar + Grill highlights the best of South Australia’s produce using a variety of cooking methods including the feature charcoal grill and rotisserie. The Lobby Lounge and Collins Bar are ideal for unwinding in the evening with your favorite beverage.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 199 AUD.
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15 Stamford Plaza Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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Stay in the heart of Adelaide.
Located directly opposite Skycity Casino, Stamford Plaza Adelaide boasts a rooftop swimming pool and 3 restaurants. All accommodation offers views of the city or Adelaide’s historic Parklands.
Each of the air-conditioned rooms and suites have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. An en suite bathroom with guest toiletries, a luxurious bathrobe and slippers are standard in all rooms and suites. Premier rooms offer a modern desk and chair with WiFi access.
Guests can work out in the well-equipped fitness centre. Professional in-room massages are subject to availability. The hotel also offers a 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service and concierge services.
Stamford Plaza Adelaide boasts 10 elegant function rooms that are ideal for small, intimate meetings or large conferences.
La Boca Bar and Grill feature a traditional Asado cooking style using sublime Argentinean flavours. TG’s Restaurant boasts a full buffet breakfast as well as dinner buffet on the weekends. Guests can enjoy drinks at Cascade Cocktail Lounge.
Situated in the heart of Adelaide, Stamford Plaza is just 250 metres from the Rundle Mall shopping district. Adelaide Airport is a 15-minute drive away and Glenelg Beach is a 20-minute tram ride away.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around 170 AUD.
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16 Farm Stay Studio One Tree Hill, Australia
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Located near Gawler, Farm Stay Studio offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.
Farm Stay Studio features a room with garden views, and the room come with a coffee machine and a seating area. There is a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. The shower and toilet facilities are located a short walk from the accommodation.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Adelaide is 34 km from Farm Stay Studio. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 38 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.8
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17 Grape Pickers Cottage McLaren Vale, Australia
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Boasting garden views, Grape Pickers Cottage features accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 35 km from The Beachouse. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the holiday home.
Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 37 km from Grape Pickers Cottage, while Victoria Square is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.5
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18 Cooks Cottage McLaren Vale, Australia
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Cooks Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is situated in McLaren Vale, 37 km from Adelaide Parklands Terminal, 40 km from Victoria Square, as well as 41 km from Adelaide Convention Centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 35 km from The Beachouse, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.
Situated on the ground floor, this holiday home features 1 bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a living room, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a gluten-free breakfast.
Rundle Mall is 41 km from Cooks Cottage, while Beehive Corner Building is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.4
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19 Glenelg - Marina Retreat Adelaide, Australia
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Set in Glenelg, this air-conditioned holiday home features a patio. The unit is a 3-minute drive from Beachouse entertainment centre and 9 km from Adelaide.
The unit fitted with a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in this self-catering accommodation. Other facilities at Glenelg - Marina Retreat include a barbecue.
McLaren Vale is 27 km from Glenelg - Marina Retreat, while Hahndorf is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 4 km from Glenelg - Marina Retreat.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 300 AUD.
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