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Adelaide · South Australia

Mount Lofty House Adults Retreat - Enjoy 21 Signature Inclusions

1 Mawson Drive, Adelaide, South Australia, 5152

9.8 Wonderful598 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historical Charm and Modern Convenience

    Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills seamlessly blends historical charm with modern convenience, offering guests a unique experience in the picturesque Adelaide Hills wine region.

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Guests can indulge in a range of luxurious amenities, from the refreshing swimming pool to the elegant croquet lawn and tennis court, providing the perfect balance of relaxation and recreation.

  • Award-Winning Dining and Event Spaces

    Experience the culinary delights at Hardy's Verandah Restaurant, known for its seasonally changing degustation menu. With seven versatile function venues, the hotel is also an ideal choice for business meetings and conferences.

Book your stay at Mount Lofty House & Estate Adelaide Hills for an unforgettable blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stunning location

  • Outstanding service

  • Delicious food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

75 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Beauty Services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business center
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Pools & wellness

  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails

Review in focus

598 reviews
10/ 10
everything
David · family with children · 2026-10-19

The guest experience

9.8out of 10
598 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Stunning location
  • Outstanding service
  • Delicious food

Worth knowing — High prices · Some staff lacked experience

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff provided outstanding service throughout the stay.

  • Location10.0

    Stunning hills location that guests adored.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Guests had an exceptional, memorable stay, highly recommending the hotel.

  • Cleanliness9.8

    Overall decent cleanliness, but minor issues noted by some guests.

  • Room Quality9.8

    Rooms are luxurious, well-maintained, with some charming character.

  • Amenities9.8

    Great amenities provided, including pools and bar areas.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Excellent food with standout dining experiences, though some issues with the onsite restaurant.

  • Value for Money9.3

    High prices, but many guests felt the experience was worth it.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

9.8598 reviews

  • Guest review

    10/10

    David · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “everything”

  • Magnificent venue for any occasion

    10/10

    Con · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Well maintained Magnificent views from any room or area The history of the venue is well documented Numerous comfortable relaxation areas A handful well appointed bars throughout the house inside and out Large spacious bedroom’s modern and well appointed Numerous parking areas throughout the property 3 restaurants to chose from with affordability in mind.”

  • Life's special treats

    10/10

    Michael · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “Everything! This is one of life's special treats! What an incredible experience from arrival and sadly departure 😞 We could not fault a single thing. All the staff are lovely and the amenities are fantastic. My wife and I spent our wedding anniversary there and the staff couldn't have made us feel more welcome or special. This will be a lifelong special memory for us. Truely an incredible experience.”

  • Staff were just so professional, they couldn’t do enough for you.

    10/10

    Simon · couple · 2026-10-07

    “The property is in the best location ever if you like exploring you are spoilt, it’s in the most magnificent grounds. As for the actual property, faultless.”

  • Just stunning, stunning location, stunning property, outstanding staff and exceptional food.

    9/10

    Bree · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Breakfast was great and it was lovely to look out over the mountains in the morning. The view was just stunning. The overall property is lovely and we enjoyed the history of the property. Rooms were styled to reflect to historic property but were still beautiful and comfortable. The staff were all exceptional and went out of their way to help with any requests we had.”

  • First time for us and it wont be the last, will advocate to our family, friends and tgei

    10/10

    Colin · couple · 2026-09-07

    “Wow this was absolutely wonderful. Brilliant service, quiet and fantastic ambience. Food and beverage was excellent.”

  • A great way to celebrate our wedding anniversary.

    10/10

    Attwood · couple · 2026-09-02

    “The staff,the location, the history, the food, we were treated so well.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Birthe · solo traveller · 2026-09-02

    “Das Hotel hat sehr schöne und gemütliche Zimmer. Auch das Bad hat mir sehr gut gefallen, es war ebenfalls sehr geräumig. Das Frühstück war hervorragend und der Ausblick aus dem Saal genial.”

  • Stunning Old Hotel in Adelaide Hills

    10/10

    Peter · couple · 2026-08-26

    “Mount Lofty House delivers in terms of location in the Adelaide Hills. Stunning old building and the service is outstanding with all the staff that we dealt with.”

  • excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    10/10

    Lisa · couple · 2026-08-20

    “Could not fault the staff, the service was excellent and the building, amazing !”

  • For a short-stay pampering, this is the place to be.

    9/10

    Cameron · couple · 2026-08-19

    “Customer service was outstanding. Rooms were amazing. A lot of complimentary inclusions like champagne and hot towel on arrival. The tour was great.”

  • Excellent

    8/10

    Mark · family with children · 2026-08-18

    “Dinner at hardies nothing special and probably below expectations”

  • Amazing, one of the best stays in Adelaide and very attentive staff.

    10/10

    Bryce · couple · 2026-08-13

    “Beautiful facilities and stunning views.”

  • Wunderbares Hotel in den Adelaide-Hügeln mit viel Ambiente

    10/10

    Raimund · couple · 2026-08-11

    “Großartiges Hotel in den Hügeln von Adelaide; traditionsreiches Haus mit Charakter und Charme; Zimmer und Frühstück ausgezeichnet.”

  • Best Hotel in Australia, that I have visited

    10/10

    Antonia · couple · 2026-08-11

    “This is an exceptional hotel, the service is second to none, the views are magnificent, and the small touches such as the complimentary home made biscuits and entertaining tour of the premises add to the experience”

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