Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines

Hotels
9.2 (111 reviews)
377 California Road , McLaren Vale , au

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Great location
Friendly service
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Overpriced for value received
Limited breakfast options
Noise from adjacent rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Rooms were clean but there were issues regarding bathroom cleanliness.
Service
10
Owners were lovely and went out of their way to help guests.
Location
9.93
Great location with beautiful views from the property.
Room Quality
9.47
Comfortable rooms with nice amenities but some concerns regarding noise and shower pressure.
Amenities
8.92
Nice amenities, but missing basic items like bathrobes.
Value for Money
8.45
Considered overpriced for the experience regarding included services.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Breakfast not included for Booking.com guests and provisions were limited.
Overall Experience
9.96
A memorable stay despite some issues, with picturesque surroundings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:19

Property Description

Luxury Private Suites in McLaren Vale Wine Region

Spectacular Vineyard Views
The Hotel California Road at Inkwell Wines offers a unique experience with its luxury private suites set on a working vineyard estate. Each suite features a spacious deck, a relaxing soaking tub with vineyard views, and a floating king-size bed for the ultimate comfort.

Modern Amenities and Entertainment
Indulge in modern amenities such as Dolce Gusto coffee, a 50-inch smart HDTV, and a bluetooth-enabled sound bar for entertainment. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with USB charging points, a work desk, and a cozy seating area, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Wine Lover's Paradise
Immerse yourself in the world of wine with a mini bar stocked with Inkwell wine, a selection of Inkwell and Dub Styles wines in each suite, and an Australian continental breakfast to start your day right. Don't miss the opportunity to watch stunning vineyard sunsets from the outdoor common courtyard and deck.

Ready to experience luxury in McLaren Vale? Book your stay at Hotel California Road today.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 10
Location: 9.93
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 9.96
K
Kylie couple au
10
Wonderful quick break central location , quality boutique finishes , awesome view of the vines !
Pros:

Quality of facilities and design , location, privacy

Cons:

Nil .. all fabulous

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
G
Geoff couple au
10
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
L
Lauren couple au
10
Loved every second, can’t wait to visit again
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, beautiful view

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-09 via Nuitee
M
McNaughton couple gb
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
K
Kate extended_group gb
8
Pros:

A great new property on a wine estate. Very comfortable rooms and bathrooms all super clean and well done up. Lovely views. We stayed on a Monday so sadly the winery was not open - another day would be better if your plan is to taste the wine. Owners brisk but polite. Very well situated between Aldinga and Mclaren Vale.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
D
Dunstan couple au
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely setting. Accommodation was very comfortable, fit out beautiful.

Cons:

can;t complain

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
P
Paola extended_group gb
9
Stunning property
Pros:

Beautiful property in a beautiful location

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
N
Neil couple je
7
Quirky place that offers excellent rooms but could do motte to make it a memorable experience
Pros:

Nice quirky property with excellent bedrooms. Dudley assisted with a restaurant recommendation and booking. Lovely view from the room. Nice extras within the room. Had everything you needed.

Cons:

The shower itself is lovely to look at but the pressure is abysmal with a very weak spray that made showering difficult. I think for the money and considering you are staying on a wine property, a welcome drink would have been nice. The soundproofing wasn’t great. It’s a couples retreat which is fair enough but the couple next door, were shall I say, really going for it and we got the full rendition! Difficult to get big bags down the stairs to the room. Also, not great impression that breakfast is not offered to Booking.com guests but is included if you book direct.

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
M
monica extended_group au
9
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
E
Ed couple au
9
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
K
Kathy couple au
10
Pros:

The view from the bathtub

2025-11-07 via Nuitee
S
Stefan couple au
10
Absolutely fantastic!
Pros:

The owners were lovely and went out of their way to help us have a comfortable stay.
The property is beautiful with fantastic facilities- comfortable bed, and the bathtub- heaven!!
Accomodation was private, large open spaces and gorgeous views.
Perfect place to stay in McLaren Vale.

Cons:

N/a

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
S
Stacey couple au
8
Luxe private accom
Pros:

Beautiful property and lovely ammenities. Loved the little touches like coffee, grit and cheese in the fridge.

Cons:

Was surprised at the 3pm check in and 10am check out.
Would have been nice to have robes.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
B
Becci couple gb
9
2025-09-17 via Nuitee
M
Margery couple au
9
2025-09-13 via Nuitee
S
Sheldon couple au
6
Nice enough place, but overpriced for what it was.
Pros:

Great location. Picturesque. Large room. Private.

Cons:

Nowhere to sit in the rooms facing the windows / view. One sofa facing a blank wall. No fresh milk for tea / coffee. No robes to wear. Mattress was very soft. Shower dripped.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
M
Margo couple au
6
Disappointing
Pros:

I use booking.com for all my accommodation bookings and routinely provide a review where I stay.

Hotel California Road was a disappointing stay despite reading the positive reviews.

The off the grid concept within the structure of shipping containers made the hotel really interesting and appealing.

We booked 2 nights via booking.com paying $860.

Our friends who booked directly at exactly the same time paid $844 and this included their continental breakfast.

When we arrived it was made very clear to us that because we booked via booking.com, there was no breakfast. A breakfast option is not available on Booking.com

Our friends who booked direct were provided breakfast provisions which they considered average given the profile of the accommodation and cost.

In summary:-

No bathrobes.
No toilet brush and the toilet was not cleaned as part of the daily clean.
Management stated that they ‘don't provide toilet brushes in rooms as this isn't standard practice in hotels for hygiene reasons’.
Whilst the living/bedroom area was warm when the aircon was on, the bathroom was very cold.
Just two coffee pods per night + 2 x coffee/milk pods, which we considered unpleasant.

Of note, the bed was very comfortable and there were beautiful views of the vineyards.

*Daisy the dog was adorable.

Cons:

Please see above comments

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
S
Spyridis solo_traveller au
10
Friendly staff, beautiful vineyard accomodation with a very serene environment. Rooms were clean.
Pros:

Very clean and peaceful location and rooms.

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
K
Kim young couple au
10
Loved our short stay and hosts
Pros:

Great location and view.
Room was very private.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
S
Scott review category business travellers au
1
Bad
2025-05-26 via Nuitee