Stayed here 25 years ago and remember vividly having to drag the mattress off the bed onto the floor as the spring bed sank badly in the middle. So our expectations weren't high. We were pleasantly surprised how updated and comfy the bedding was and the room in general. The hotel is close to commute into the city also and provides free wifi.

This is a residential suburb, only 5km from the city and 5km from Glenelg Beach, and also close to the airport. With older homes being modernised or new ones replacing them, this is becoming a popular area of choice for young professionals and also for baby boomers downsizing. There are several supermarkets within a 3 km radius so plenty of choice when food shopping. Great place on Beckman Street called The Empty Bottle, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also Froth & Fodder behind the Kurralta Park shopping centre. Added bonus is the City to Glenelg tram, and several bus routes close by so you don't even need to drive.

Glenelg is a vibrant town with wonderful cafes spilling onto the street and a short stroll to the beautiful white sandy beach that's abuzz with people enjoying a leisurely stroll along the tree-lined coast or playing beach volley-ball on the sand! There's plenty of fun activities for the family or a great girly get away! Delicious choice of food; try The Strand with its trendy vibe and yummy cuisine or visit The Mediterranean restaurant with its wide selection of authentic delights and you never know who you might bump into! Glenelg is centrally located; just a short drive to the city and close to many of the tourist sights like the German Hahndorf town or a scenic drive to Victor harbor with its horse-drawn tram along the coast. Along the way you can drop into the breath-taking beauty and tranquility of Stirling, stop in for some wine-tasting at one of the wineries. For the chocolate lovers, just a hop, skip and jump away is Melba's. If you just want to enjoy the local surroundings there's the convenience of a tram to get you around too, a local cinema more movie buffs and plenty of shops to do that shopping with the girls!

Whenever I visit South Australia I always stay in Glenelg because it is central to all that I have to visit. My Aunt lived there and I used to visit her every year but she passed away just before Christmas and I went across to her memorial which my cousins organized so our time was spent with family not sightseeing this time.

We were lucky to experience lovely weather, so it was so nice to walk along the esplanade. Great riding for hubby who is a keen cyclist. Great access to Adelaide with the tram (free for us being Seniors of NSW.