Adelaide Inn

Hotels
8.1 (2005 reviews)
160 O'Connell Street , Adelaide , au

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noisy air conditioning
Uncomfortable bedding
Confusion about breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively but some concerns regarding the cleanliness of the air conditioning and room.
Service
8.78
Staff were generally friendly, but noted some negative interactions during check-in.
Location
9.32
Consistently praised for its convenient and strategic location near restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
7.27
Mentioned concerns about dark rooms and uncomfortable bedding.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities are functional but some are dated, and confusion over breakfast included.
Value for Money
8.26
General sentiment is that it balances well considering the location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
6.81
Confusion over breakfast service negatively impacted the overall sentiment.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall, most guests enjoyed their stay despite some specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 02:55

Property Description

Convenient Location on O’Connell Street
Adelaide Inn, with 64 rooms, is ideally situated on O’Connell Street, known for its exceptional shopping and dining choices. Guests can explore the vibrant neighborhood with ease.

Charming On-Site Restaurant
Indulge in delectable meals at the Fox Restaurant, open daily for breakfast. Savor a delightful dining experience without having to leave the comfort of the hotel.

Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, unwind in the spa, or rejuvenate in the sauna during your stay at Adelaide Inn. These facilities provide the perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city.

To experience the convenience and comfort of Adelaide Inn firsthand, book your stay now and make the most of your visit to Adelaide!

Important information:

We are open for Breakfast daily.

Reception hours are from 08:00 - 19:00 daily. Public Holidays we close at 18:00.

Afterhours check available, please contact hotel to organize this.

Chargeback will need to be completed prior to check in. Housekeeping is not provided daily unless requested by 10am, major cleans provided every 3 days.

This hotel is pet friendly with limited rooms available, please ensure you read room descriptions and book the correct room. $50 pet fee applied per day.

Please note, the pool is operational during staff hours daily. We do ask guest read signage when using the hotel pool facilities.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ADL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2005 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 6.81
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Timothy • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
7
very pleasant place
Pros:

The staff , the location and the general feel of the place

Cons:

room was a little gloomy , soap etc stingy .. but should be using decanters by now for soap shampoo etc

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Donald • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Tayla • couple • au
7
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michele Grande • extended_group • au
6
Dated
Cons:

Beds way too soft, bathroom old and dated, no facilities, no conditioner, light too bright and white in the room

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay. Rooms were comfortable & vey clean Easy late night check in. Staff were very friendly & helpful.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Bronia • couple • au
8
Great location and a comfortable bed
Pros:

The location is great. The pool is a good size. The rooms are fairly spacious. The beds are very comfortable and the service staff are friendly. Bottles of water are provided.

Cons:

No cutlery, plates, microwave or teatowel in the room. Plates, cutlery and a microwave are available for use in the laundry.
The washing machine was broken the whole time we were there for 10 days.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • au
9
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lasse • couple • se
4
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • au
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
Good spot to stay for a couple of nights.
Pros:

Spacious room. Clean and comfortable.
We reserved car parking which was handy for us. Good bakery a short walk away. Convenient North Adelaide location. Nearby restaurants.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • au
6
Great location, book early to score the good rooms.
Pros:

Great location, 10 minutes walk to Adelaide oval.

Cons:

We paid a premium price for a very old, unrenovated room. Silicone in shower was quite mouldy.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • family_with_children • au
7
Convenient location. Friendly staff. Good pool area.
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • au
5
We were attending a concert at the Adelaide Oval and so didn’t need to spend much time in the room. We wouldn’t choose t
Pros:

Great location for Adelaide In Oval, sips and restaurants in North Adelaide. Good air conditioning

Cons:

Very small room with single beds, very dated and needed some
TLC

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Good location for us. Comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Cons:

My friend disliked the carpet so she had an issue with that as she prefers floorboards. The room was a bit gloomy in daylight but we were out most of the time.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • au
7
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

We liked it

Cons:

Made to pay for parking in there own carpark

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Michele Grande • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Nice hard matress, spacious room.

Cons:

Carpet on the floor is not my favourite.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • au
10
Pros:

Plenty of space.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee