Hotel
 Mount Lofty House

1 Mawson Drive, 5152 Adelaide, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 359 reviews)

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9.3
Wonderful
359 reviews

Beautiful historic building in the Adelaide Hills. Staff were very friendly, professional and genuinely happy to help. Loved the welcome drink and homemade cookies on arrival, the complimentary tour (with champagne) and the on-site restaurant so you don't have to leave.

Ashley Australia

Dinner, mini history tour, breakfast, pool, just a wonderful place.

Meredith Australia

The location, facilities and rooms were amazing. We stayed in both Mount Lofty House (Piccadilly Room) and at the new, soon to open Sequoia. Very different rooms but equally fantastic. Best part about the stay was the staff - they go above and beyond to ensure your stay is memorable; every moment is thought of from the instant you arrive. Dining at Hardy's Verandah is a must for all foodies (don't eat beforehand!). The views from the hotel were sensational and it was wonderful to watch the fog dissipate over the hills during breakfast. A very special stay and worth every dollar.

Francine Australia

Excellent breakfast and view of the valley particularly lovely. Room lovely. Enjoyed the dinner. Perfect spot for a few days in the Adelaide Hills.

Robina Australia

We were upgraded to the Sequoia suites and just loved them. It was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The staff were very obliging. We loved Harry's Verandah Restaurant. The breakfast however was very disappointing. The space is a great letdown after the Restaurant experience. It seemed like a conference space and the service was extremely haphazard. The swimming pool service really needs some serious attention. It was an extremely hot day and there were not sufficient umbrellas or daybeds to accommodate the demand. Many people came prepared to stay by the pool but simply had to leave because there was nowhere to sit. There was no pool service at all.

Camilla Australia

The views and service were fantastic. Rooms incorporate technology with lights and speakers.

Kim Australia

The staff were so attentive and looked after us so beautifully.

Gino Australia

My parents have asked me to respond to this survey. The visit was an anniversary gift and they were blown away with the venue, history, fabulous food and friendly professional staff. They want to take me there when I next visit.

Cheryl Australia

Our room at Mt Lofty House was absolute Heaven - it was so hard to leave after 4 days. The setting, the comfort, the little extras - Jurlique products were wonderful - made this an amazing stay in your beautiful part of Australia. The staff were delightful and made our stay exceptional. The house itself is an absolute gem. A perfect place too for exploring the Adelaide Hills - world class!

Catherine Australia

The attention to detail, fulfilling an experience was most appreciated. They hotel was polite and responsive for my special request to satisfy an engagement

Barry Oman
9.3
Wonderful
359 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Beautiful historic building in the Adelaide Hills. Staff were very friendly, professional and genuinely happy to help.”
    Ashley Ashley Australia Australia
  • “Dinner, mini history tour, breakfast, pool, just a wonderful place.”
    Meredith Meredith Australia Australia
  • “The location, facilities and rooms were amazing. We stayed in both Mount Lofty House (Piccadilly Room) and at the new, soon to open Sequoia. Very different rooms but equally fantastic.”
    Francine Francine Australia Australia
  • “Excellent breakfast and view of the valley particularly lovely. Room lovely. Enjoyed the dinner. Perfect spot for a few days in the Adelaide Hills.”
    Robina Robina Australia Australia
  • “We were upgraded to the Sequoia suites and just loved them. It was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The staff were very obliging. We loved Harry's Verandah Restaurant.”
    Camilla Camilla Australia Australia
  • “The views and service were fantastic. Rooms incorporate technology with lights and speakers.”
    Kim Kim Australia Australia
  • “The staff were so attentive and looked after us so beautifully.”
    Gino Gino Australia Australia
  • “My parents have asked me to respond to this survey. The visit was an anniversary gift and they were blown away with the venue, history, fabulous food and friendly professional staff.”
    Cheryl Cheryl Australia Australia
  • “Our room at Mt Lofty House was absolute Heaven - it was so hard to leave after 4 days.”
    Catherine Catherine Australia Australia
  • “The attention to detail, fulfilling an experience was most appreciated. They hotel was polite and responsive for my special request to satisfy an engagement”
    Barry Barry Oman Oman

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.7
High score for Adelaide

Mount Lofty Houseoccupies a historical country house overlooking Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills wine region, yet it is only 15 minutes' drive from Adelaide CBD. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, croquet lawn and tennis court. The Mount Lofty Summit lookout is just 1,500 feet from the property.

The beautifully restored Mt Lofty House - MGallery Collection is set on 18 acres of native gardens and English-style rose gardens. Next to it you will find a National Park and a golf course.

There are excellent business and meeting facilities, including seven function venues for groups or conferences.

The restaurant of the Mt Lofty House - MGallery Collection serves hearty, seasonal dishes using produce from the area and the hotel's own organic kitchen garden.

The nearby historical towns of Hahndorf and Stirling and the surrounding wine region are great for day trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Mount Lofty House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 22, 2008
 Hotel chain/brand: MGallery

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

9.3
Wonderful · 359 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.7
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  • Ashley
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Beautiful historic building in the Adelaide Hills. Staff were very friendly, professional and genuinely happy to help. Loved the welcome drink and homemade cookies on arrival, the complimentary tour (with champagne) and the on-site restaurant so you...”
  • Meredith
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Dinner, mini history tour, breakfast, pool, just a wonderful place.”
  • Francine
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The location, facilities and rooms were amazing. We stayed in both Mount Lofty House (Piccadilly Room) and at the new, soon to open Sequoia. Very different rooms but equally fantastic. Best part about the stay was the staff - they go above and...”
  • Robina
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent breakfast and view of the valley particularly lovely. Room lovely. Enjoyed the dinner. Perfect spot for a few days in the Adelaide Hills.”
  • Camilla
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We were upgraded to the Sequoia suites and just loved them. It was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The staff were very obliging. We loved Harry's Verandah Restaurant. The breakfast however was very disappointing. The space is a great letdown...”
  • Kim
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The views and service were fantastic. Rooms incorporate technology with lights and speakers.”
  • Gino
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The staff were so attentive and looked after us so beautifully.”
  • Cheryl
    AustraliaAustralia
    “My parents have asked me to respond to this survey. The visit was an anniversary gift and they were blown away with the venue, history, fabulous food and friendly professional staff. They want to take me there when I next visit.”
  • Catherine
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Our room at Mt Lofty House was absolute Heaven - it was so hard to leave after 4 days. The setting, the comfort, the little extras - Jurlique products were wonderful - made this an amazing stay in your beautiful part of Australia. The staff were...”
  • Barry
    OmanOman
    “The attention to detail, fulfilling an experience was most appreciated. They hotel was polite and responsive for my special request to satisfy an engagement”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi do do you have a place to eat dinner?
    Hi, Yes we do! Hardy's Verandah Restaurant is our award winning, fine - dining restaurant
    Asked about: Superior King Room - Piccadilly Garden Room • Answered on August 12, 2020
  • Hello, Is this hotel pet friendly to small trained dogs ? We have a cocker spaniel she doesn’t bark and would make a perfect guest. Thank you Julia
    Hi Julia, Thank you for your enquiry. We do not accept dogs in the hotel unless they are a registered guide dog. I'm sure yours is lovely but unfortunately we cannot make any exceptions! Thank you, Jessica
    Answered on October 17, 2020
  • Do you offer room service? Is it okay for me to pay for our stay when I arrive on the day? What time is the latest check in to our room? Was hoping to come between 8pm and 9pm on Friday evening? My partner is vegetarian so please provide her with a vegetarian breakfast/English breakfast for me
    Yes - we offer room service for all guests. We do require payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. We are happy to welcome you for arrival between 8-9pm.
    Answered on April 12, 2021
  • We are flying into SA and picking up a car. Do you have free onsite parking as an overnight guest?
    Yes - we offer free onsite parking for all guests at Mount Lofty Estate.
    Asked about: Superior King Room - Piccadilly Garden Room • Answered on April 12, 2021
  • Do you have bicycles we can borrow?
    We don't offer bicycles at the property - however we do have a range of fantastic leisure facilities you can make use of during your stay including Outdoor Swimming Pool, Tennis/Badminton Court and Croquet.
    Answered on April 12, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Mount Lofty Summit
    0.9 miles
  • Carrick Hill
    4.3 miles
  • Peter Motley Oval
    6.1 miles
  • Hahndorf Hill Winery
    6.2 miles
  • Shaw & Smith Winery
    6.6 miles
  • Nepenthe
    7 miles
  • National Wine Centre of Australia
    7.1 miles
  • Capri Theatre
    7.1 miles
  • Ayers House Museum
    7.2 miles
  • Adelaide Magistrates' Court
    7.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Mount Lofty Summit
    0.9 miles
  • Restaurant Crafers
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Victoria Square
    7.3 miles
  • Bicentennial Conservatory
    7.5 miles
  • Adelaide Botanic Garden
    7.6 miles
  • Beehive Corner Building
    7.6 miles
  • Adelaide Central Market
    7.6 miles
  • Art Gallery of South Australia
    7.7 miles
  • Rundle Mall
    7.7 miles
  • Adelaide Parklands Terminal
    7.8 miles
  • Adelaide Oval Stadium
    8 miles
  • The Beachouse
    11.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Adelaide Airport
    10.3 miles
How to get to Mount Lofty House from Adelaide Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Mount Lofty House

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Hand massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
AUD 10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib by request
AUD 10 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
AUD 49 per child, per night
3 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
AUD 49 per child, per night
6 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
AUD 65 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 79 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Mount Lofty House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Deposit Guarantee Policy: All room reservation made at Mount Lofty House will require full prepayment at the time of booking. The full amount for the accommodations will be charged to the credit or debit card upon booking. Please note that a 1.3% credit card surcharge is applicable to all transactions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Mount Lofty House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Mount Lofty House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Mount Lofty House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Mount Lofty House by:

    • Car 40min

  • Mount Lofty House has 1 restaurant:

    • Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

  • Mount Lofty House is 6.8 miles from the center of Adelaide.

  • Guests staying at Mount Lofty House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Mount Lofty House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mount Lofty House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage