Nightcap at Esplanade Hotel

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135 Esplanade, Brighton , Brighton , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Children's playground
Beachfront
Beach
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable Beds
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Outdated Rooms
Poor Room Quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.95
Several reviews mentioned dust, dirt, and overall poor conditions in the rooms.
Service
7.95
Friendly and professional staff were noted, though there was one negative interaction.
Location
8.45
Consistently praised for being close to the beach and convenient.
Room Quality
6.45
Multiple reviews noted outdated rooms and poor condition despite comfortable beds.
Amenities
7.45
Cafe and bar facilities appreciated, but rooms need improvement.
Value for Money
7.45
Overall fair for the price, considering location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
6.95
Food quality was mentioned positively, but not extensively covered.
Overall Experience
6.95
Experience mixed; positives in location and staff outweighed by room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:17

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Located on Jetty Road and the Esplanade Brighton, Esplanade Hotel Adelaide offers stunning views and easy access to the beachfront.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences with a bar, bistro, and cafe on-site. Enjoy pub-style meals at the bistro, sip on local and imported beer and wine at the bar, or relax at the outdoor cafe.

Comfortable Accommodation
Unwind in rooms equipped with essential amenities including a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a refrigerator for added convenience.

Experience seaside relaxation and exceptional hospitality at Esplanade Hotel Adelaide. Book your stay now for a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Please note that guests must be over 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. You must show a valid photo ID upon check in.

Please note that this property is accessible by stairs only. It does not offer disabled access facilities and there are no ground floor rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 5.95
Service: 7.95
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.45
Food and Beverage: 6.95
Overall Experience: 6.95
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Trudy
10
Pros:

Overall happy with everything from checking in to check out have stayed there many times and will continue to stay there even after the renovations hopefully

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharni • family_with_children • au
7
Will be back
Pros:

The bed were so cosy, location was amazing and staff was friendly as

Cons:

Only thing I could fault was door frames needed dusting in bathroom

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • au
5
Clean, but very dated rooms
Pros:

location great, very clean

Cons:

The rooms look nothing like the photo online

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Chris
6
Pros:

THE CAFE AREA WAS GOOD
AND THE POSITION IS PERFECT CLISE TO THE BEACH
THE ACCOMMODATION NOT VERY GOOD THE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY WILL DO RENOVATION AS FROM THE END OF OCTOBER
THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Genevieve • partner
8
Pros:

The room was smaller than expected and the outside staircase access was filthy with smokers' rubbish and was very smelly. But the bed was amazingly comfortable

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Christina • friends
10
Pros:

Room was clean except there was a decent amount of dust build up on the P trap under the sink. Room was a little out dated but no issues with that especially to the cheap price. shower pressure was nice. Beds were very comfortable. lots of cafes and a BWS close by. Would definitely stay again.

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • au
4
Disappointing & mildly depressing overnight stop over.
Pros:

Good location opposite beach. Friendly professional staff

Cons:

Dingy, tired decor in rooms. Missing light cover in ceiling fan, blocked sink, corridors smelling of cigarette smoke. A dirty food plate & overflowing ashtray left at stairway to rooms.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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thiele • solo_traveller • au
6
2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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todd • couple • au
3
2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • au
5
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • solo_traveller • au
8
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • au
9
COMFIEST BED EVER
Pros:

COMFIEST BED I HAVE EVER SLEPT IN

Cons:

Room was small hard to get around with 2 suitcases in there too the bathroom door hits the bed

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kostas • couple • au
10
2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Yates • solo_traveller • au
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Food was nice room clean bed comfy staff friendly love the retro room stayed hear before

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • au
5
Pros:

Best view

Cons:

Accommodation are too old and too expensive foods

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • au
3
It was okay for it’s purpose - a nighttime stop over between work.
Pros:

the staff were very lovely and kind. The bed was comfortable enough, and the entry/exit points where easy.

Cons:

The room smelled strongly of cigarettes, and the bathroom exhaust fan didn’t work. The shower had either a LOT of grim or rust, and/or mould. Even though it had just been cleaned, it didn’t feel clean.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Michael Angelo • family_with_children • au
7
Comfortable to stay
Pros:

Accessible

Cons:

Photos not the same as actual look of the room and bathroom

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • friends
6
Pros:

The rooms at this hotel are terrible and in serious need of renovation. The actual hotel is good with a cafe, sports bar and gaming lounge all finished to a good, clean, tidy and comfortable standard. Unfortunately the rooms have not and the photos on Wotif are not an actual representation of what is provided. My advice would be that if you want to stay somewhere with onsite access to bar, cafe and gaming lounge and don't care what standard the accommodation rooms are then this is the place for you. However if you want a clean, tidy and comfortable room this is not the place.

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Anne • solo_traveller • au
5
Disappointed
Pros:

Location to the repatriation clinic

Cons:

Unfortunately one staff member was very disappointing as I asked for a pen, to fill out paperwork work and I was told they are for staff only .. I’m a nurse and I would give my favourite pen to a patient if they asked ….. a kind gesture goes a long way .. this person put a sour taste in my mouth.. otherwise a pleasant place for the price.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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scott • solo_traveller • au
8
2025-08-21 • via Nuitee