Just an hour outside of Adelaide lies an oasis surrounded by vineyards in the heart of the Barossa wine country. The Louise is a boutique hotel that is the natural base from which to explore the greater Barossa Valley including the stunning vineyards, historic village, Lutheran churches, and golf courses.
The Louise offers 15 immaculately decorated suites featuring king beds, luxury bathrooms, mini bar, and coffee and tea station. Some of the suites include an outdoor shower, perfect for cooling off during a hot summer day, and wood fireplaces that add a warm ambiance. With a pool, sauna, fitness centre, games court, and more, the facilities leave nothing to be desired.
While the rooms are plush and welcoming, the true highlight of this property is the Appellation Restaurant. Regarded as one of Australia’s finest dining destinations, reservations book up early as people come far and wide to sample epicurean delights. Fresh, local ingredients and a world-class wine selection meet to create a heavenly dining experience.
The Louise is our favourite choice of accommodation with our favourite restaurant in the Barossa Valley. Why would you stay anywhere else?
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 15
Special Interests: Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wine
Arkaba is a wild bush luxury homestead nestled in the Flinders Ranges, a five-hour drive or 90-minute flight from Adelaide. With just 10 guests sharing 60,000 acres of a private wildlife conservancy, this is the perfect place to spot Australia’s unique wildlife in abundance. This 1850’s homestead is both rustic and chic with a warm, personal attention to service.
The homestead features five unique guestrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and a shaded veranda. Four rooms are in the homestead, while the fifth option is the Coachman’s Cottage. Set in the corner of the garden, this Cottage is perfect for honeymooners. The rooms feature a mix of king- and twin-sized beds with organic cotton sheets and a pillow menu for a restful night’s sleep.
During the winter, the library’s hearth in front of the stone fireplace is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a drink. During the summer, guests can take a dip in the pool to cool off. The onsite restaurant practices a ‘buy local’ philosophy so guests can enjoy the very best of South Australian produce. Pair a South Australian wine from the cellar for a complete experience.
This property is the perfect place to have an authentic outback experience.
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
The Mayfair Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel situated on the corner of King William and Hindley Streets in the heritage-listed Colonial Mutual Life building in Adelaide.
The 170 rooms and suites are filled with southern Australian touches from the opulent Mayfair beds to handcrafted wardrobes, marble top desks, and side tables. The attention to small details like L’Occitane skincare, bathrobe and slippers, and a gourmet minibar ensure a restful stay.
On the property, guests will also find airy meeting and function rooms, a business centre, and gym. While the rooms and suites exude easy elegance, the true stars of the hotel are the onsite restaurants. The signature restaurant, the Mayflower Restaurant & Bar, offers a buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner. The dessert trolley display is mouth-wateringly tempting, but the warm, attentive service is what makes dining here such a delight. The new rooftop bar, HENNESSY, is where guests can enjoy chic cocktails under a glass-topped alfresco terrace.
This hotel is our top choice for accommodation in Adelaide. Guests should note that the hotel makes its own honey and it is worth picking up a bottle.
1 Night
Room Only
Hotel
Nestled atop the Kangaroo Island coastline among 500-acres of rural land, Oceanview Eco Villas overlooks the beautiful Nepean Bay and out towards Investigator Strait. The property comprises of two bedroom villas, where guests can relax and unwind while enjoying the hospitality of the property owners. The luxury accommodation is an off-grid, eco-designed building, ensuring that guests will leave only a small footprint behind.
Guests have the opportunity to see a variety of native Australian species including wedge-tailed eagles, brush-tail possums, wallabies, kangaroos and echidnas, not to mention the many other native birds that reside here, during their stay. Oceanview is also home to goannas, koalas and it is not uncommon to see dolphins out the front, and the occasional white-bellied sea eagle that goes past.
3 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Villa
