The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Adelaide Region. I hope you will like it!
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1 Discovery Parks - Adelaide Beachfront Adelaide, Australia
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Located by the beach at Semaphore, this holiday park features a swimming pool, children’s playground and BBQ area. All accommodation includes air conditioning and en suite bathrooms.
Discovery Holiday Parks - Adelaide Beachfront is just 16 km from central Adelaide. It is less than 10 minutes’ drive from shopping and dining at West Lakes.
Facilities include BBQs with covered seating areas, coin-operated laundry facilities and a shared kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kettle. The kiosk sells newspapers, drinks and grocery items.
All accommodation at Discovery Parks - Adelaide Beachfront has a TV, refrigerator, microwave and toaster. Most offer full kitchen facilities with oven and stove.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 155 AUD.
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2 Largs Pier Hotel Adelaide, Australia
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Guests at Largs Pier Hotel can enjoy stylish accommodation in a heritage-listed building. This waterfront property is 15 minutes’ walk from Semaphore Beach and features an on-site restaurant. Some rooms offer a balcony and sea views.
Largs Pier Hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the South Australian Maritime Museum. Adelaide City Centre is 30 minutes’ drive away.
All rooms feature a flat-screen TV. They offer tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. The private bathroom includes a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can enjoy hot breakfast, seafood, and wood-fire pizza from the restaurant. There is also an on-site liquor store and coin operated laundry facilities.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 204 AUD.
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3 Stamford Grand Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
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Located right on Glenelg Beach, Stamford Grand a fully equipped fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a gaming room with poker machines. All grand rooms have been newly refurbished, with the new chic and modern décor accentuating the relaxed and stylish beachside culture of Glenelg.
Stamford Grand Adelaide is located 25 minutes’ drive from the Adelaide city centre, and 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport. The famous Glenelg Tram is located right outside the hotel which can take you to the Adelaide city centre, Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
All air-conditioned rooms have a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a safety deposit box and a work desk. Some rooms feature beautiful city, hills or ocean views.
The Promenade Restaurant offers stunning views of Glenelg Beach and a menu featuring local Australian produce. Situated on the ground floor, Horizons Cocktail Lounge serves premium beers, wines and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere with panoramic ocean views. The Grand Bar overlooks the picturesque Glenelg Beach and Moseley Square. Grand Bar’s menu features fresh South Australia seafood, steaks, burgers, fresh salads bowls and pub classic dishes.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 219 AUD.
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4 Esplanade Hotel Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
Hotel. Offering a bar, a bistro and a cafe, Esplanade Hotel Adelaide is located on Jetty Road and the Esplanade Brighton, right on the beachfront. Adelaide Esplanade Hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Glenelg Beach. It is 20 minutes' drive from Henley Beach and Adelaide Airport. Each room offers a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer a refrigerator. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. The bistro offers pub-style meals and an outdoor cafe. The bar serves a range of local and imported beer and wine. Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 81 AUD.
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5 The Retreat West Beach Parks Adelaide, Australia
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Set on the stunning coastline and just a short drive from the Adelaide CBD (Central Business District), The Retreat West Beach Parks offers direct beach access and a beautiful natural environment with spacious, lush grounds. There are a range of accommodation options, including deluxe self-contained units, villas and bungalows.
The resort offers a broad range of facilities for guests, including a tennis court, barbecues, jumping pillow, playground, go kart hire and free WiFi. The AquaCove is open for guests to enjoy, complete with 2 water slides, 5 poolside cabanas and 15 sun loungers.
The Retreat West Beach Parks also has a central Poolside View function room, which is suitable to host meetings, conferences or celebrations, plus ample on-site parking.
The property is 5 minutes' drive from several restaurants and shops. Glenelg, Henley Beach and Harbourtown are within 15 minutes' drive. Adelaide Zoo is a 30-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.6
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6 BIG4 West Beach Parks Adelaide, Australia
Holiday park. BIG4 West Beach Parks is situated on West Beach. It features manicured gardens and BBQ facilities. Guests can enjoy a lagoon swimming pool, family friendly facilities and beach access. This beachfront holiday park is 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide's city centre. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport and 20 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Zoo. Accommodation options include self-contained apartments, cabins, and permanent tents. Guests have access to shared kitchen facilities. The property features a tour desk and a games room with a billiards table. Go Karts are also available for hire. Guest review score 8.4
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7 Ensenada Motor Inn and Suites Adelaide, Australia
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Ensenada Motor Inn and Suites is a short 1-minute walk from Glenelg Beach and a 5-minute walk from various local dining options. Featuring views of Colley Reserve, the property offers free WiFi and free off-street parking.
Fully air-conditioned, each room offers an iPod dock, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms come with double glazed windows and have a seating area.
Same-day laundry and dry cleaning services are available. The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking day trips and winery tours. Luggage storage is provided.
Ensenada Motor Inn is adjacent to the Moseley Square and a 5-minute drive from Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre. It is a 2-minute walk from Holdfast Shores Marina and The Beachouse Fun Park. Adelaide International Airport is a 12-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 209 AUD.
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8 Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites Adelaide, Australia
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Located on the beachfront in Glenelg and offering picturesque ocean views, the award-winning Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites offers beautifully appointed accommodation in Adelaide's historic beach side community. It features an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.
All air-conditioned accommodation includes a refrigerator and cable TV. Most apartments have a fully equipped designer kitchen, laundry facilities and a private balcony with ocean or park views.
Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites features 2 bars and 3 café restaurants, all with fantastic ocean views. Guests also have access to a valet laundry service and tour booking facilities.
Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites is located a 30-minute tram ride from Adelaide city centre. Holdfast Marina is just 100 metres away. Glenelg’s Jetty Road shopping precinct is only 500 metres from the complex.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 219 AUD.
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9 Adelaide - Semaphore Beach Front Adelaide, Australia
Apartment. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Adelaide - Semaphore Beach Front is situated in Adelaide. Set on the beachfront, this property has a terrace. Boasting a Blu-ray player, the apartment has a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available. If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings. South Australian Maritime Museum is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Art Gallery of South Australia is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 15 km from Adelaide - Semaphore Beach Front. Guest review score 9.0
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10 Glenelg Skyline Beachside Penthouse Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Located in Glenelg, just 300 metres from Glenelg Beach, Glenelg Skyline Penthouse provides beachfront accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as windsurfing, fishing and canoeing. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Spa and wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at the apartment. West Beach is 2.4 km from Glenelg Skyline Penthouse, while The Beachouse is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.7
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11 Glenelg Beach High Rise Apartment Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Located within the Glenelg district in Glenelg, Glenelg Beach High Rise Apartment has air conditioning, a balcony, and sea views. Situated a few steps from Glenelg Beach, the property features a bar and free private parking. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with city views. The apartment offers an indoor pool. West Beach is 2.5 km from Glenelg Beach High Rise Apartment, while The Beachouse is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.0
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12 Beachfront apartment 5/22 Esplanades seaviews Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Featuring sea views, beachfront apartment 5/22 Esplanades seaviews provides accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 1.5 km from West Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1. 2 km from Glenelg Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. This apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The Beachouse is 1.1 km from the apartment, while Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 8.6 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 4 km from beachfront apartment 5/22 Esplanades seaviews. Guest review score 6.3
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13 Wine Down at The Oaks Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Boasting sea views, Wine Down at The Pier features accommodation with a terrace, a bar and a spa and wellness centre, around a few steps from Glenelg Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The apartment offers a sauna. West Beach is 2.5 km from Wine Down at The Pier, while The Beachouse is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.0
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14 Glenelg Pier Apartments Adelaide, Australia
Apartment. With Glenelg Beach reachable in a few steps, Glenelg Pier Apartments offers accommodation, a restaurant, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. There is a casino on site and guests can enjoy the on-site snack bar. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bath and free toiletries, while the kitchen features a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with city views. Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. A bicycle rental service and a private beach area are featured at the apartment. West Beach is 2.5 km from Glenelg Pier Apartments, while The Beachouse is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.4
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15 Beachfront Escape Port Adelaide, Australia
Holiday home. Beachfront Escape is located in the Semaphore Park district of Port Adelaide, 700 metres from Semaphore Park Beach, 1.2 km from West Lakes Shore Beach and 2.6 km from Tennyson Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. South Australian Maritime Museum is 4.6 km from the holiday home, while Beehive Corner Building is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 11 km from Beachfront Escape. Guest review score 9.0
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16 Glenelg Beach House With Private Beachfront Pool Glenelg, Australia
Holiday home. Located in Glenelg, Glenelg Beach House With Private Beachfront Pool features accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and garden views. Situated on the beachfront, this property has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. This 3-bedroom holiday home will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a living room. The accommodation is fitted with a kitchen. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include West Beach, Glenelg Beach and The Beachouse. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 3 km from Glenelg Beach House With Private Beachfront Pool. Guest review score 8.7
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17 Beachfront balcony @ Glenelg Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. In the Glenelg district of Glenelg, close to The Beachouse, Beachfront Balcony Glenelg features a bar and a washing machine. Set a few steps from Glenelg Beach, the property offers a terrace and free private parking. With direct access to a balcony, this air-conditioned apartment comes with 2 separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. A flat-screen TV is featured. West Beach is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 8.1 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from Beachfront Balcony Glenelg. Guest review score 8.4
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18 Exclusive beach side 2 level apartment with spa Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Featuring garden views, Exclusive beach side 2 level apartment with spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a balcony, around 400 metres from Glenelg Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. At the apartment guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. West Beach is 2.5 km from Exclusive beach side 2 level apartment with spa, while The Beachouse is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.3
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19 Absolute Ocean Views Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Located in Glenelg, just a few steps from Glenelg Beach, Absolute Ocean Views provides beachfront accommodation with a bar and free WiFi. This apartment also features a private pool. This air-conditioned apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a dishwasher and a stovetop. The wellness area at the apartment is comprised of an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. West Beach is 2.5 km from Absolute Ocean Views, while The Beachouse is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.0
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20 Dolce Vita on the Esplanade Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. Dolce Vita on the Esplanade is situated in Glenelg, 100 metres from Glenelg Beach and 3 km from West Beach, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is available. The Beachouse is 400 metres from the apartment, while Adelaide Parklands Terminal is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from Dolce Vita on the Esplanade. Guest review score 9.0
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21 Christies Seahorse Holiday Townhouses Port Noarlunga, Australia
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Set in Port Noarlunga in the South Australia region, Christies Seahorse Holiday Townhouses offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle.
If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings.
Port Noarlunga Beach is 2.6 km from Christies Seahorse Holiday Townhouses, while The Beachouse is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 220 AUD.
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22 Glenelg Shores 1 Bedroom Apartment Glenelg, Australia
Apartment. In the Glenelg district of Glenelg, close to Glenelg Beach, Glenelg Shores Apartment features a bar and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the apartment. West Beach is 2.5 km from Glenelg Shores Apartment, while The Beachouse is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Adelaide Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 6.6
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