A striking, design-led hotel built seamlessly into the grounds of the iconic Adelaide Oval, Oval Hotel redefines what it means to stay in the city.
Location: The hotel sits on King William Road in North Adelaide and wraps around the eastern façade of Adelaide Oval, offering direct views of heritage-listed parklands, the River Torrens and St Peter’s Cathedral. The location puts guests within walking distance of Adelaide’s central city amenities while still enjoying a tranquil green-belt setting.
Rooms: The property features 138 guest rooms and suites, spread across two wings. Each room features a contemporary design with custom-furnished interiors, intuitive in-room automation (including lighting, curtains, and climate control), and walk-in rain showers. Room categories include Parkland King, Parkland Twin, Studio King, Family Studio, Cathedral Studio King, River Suite and Cathedral Suite.
Amenities: Guests receive a welcome drink on arrival and have 24/7 concierge service. In-room amenities include high-speed WiFi, Foxtel entertainment, coffee pods, walk-in rain showers and signature mattresses. Dining and drinking options on-site include Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen and multiple restaurants and bars offering local produce and South Australian wine lists. For fitness and wellness, guests can access the neighbouring Next Gen Health & Lifestyle Club with pool and gym facilities.
Activities: Because the hotel adjoins Adelaide Oval, guests can combine their stay with stadium tours, roof-climb experiences and major event access. Its central parkland edge location also makes it easy to explore the city’s riverfront, nearby bars and restaurants or head out to neighbouring wine regions by car.
Sustainability: Sustainable operations are embedded into the guest experience. The hotel participates in the Soap Aid “Hotel to Hands” programme to recycle used soap bars for communities abroad. Biodegradable slippers are provided in rooms, and the hotel has shifted to paperless guest information and digital room controls to minimise waste. The building structure itself uses cross-laminated timber construction, recognised for lower embodied carbon, making it one of the first of its kind in South Australia.
Overall, the Oval Hotel delivers a premium city stay that balances design, location and sustainability. It’s especially well-suited for clients seeking a luxury experience in Adelaide’s parkland-city interface with access to both cultural and sporting attractions.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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